posted by James A. Harris, MD, FISHRS on March 10, 2015 Ciglia e sopracciglia forniscono un importante contributo alla simmetria del viso e al modo in cui ci presentiamo agli altri. Una persona senza ciglia e/o sopracciglia può sentirsi molto in imbarazzo per il proprio aspetto. Il trapianto o la chirurgia ricostruttiva possono spesso ripristinare il normale aspetto di ciglia e
GENEVA, IL (November 17, 2017) Three clinical professionals received honors for outstanding contributions to the profession of hair restoration surgery during the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) 25th World Congress (Prague, Czech Republic) in October 2017. More than 800 physicians and surgical assistants from across the world attended the event where hair restoration professionals and hair loss experts discussed
Noticeable Hair Transplants are Never in Fashion, So Why are They Making a Comeback? In the old days (think 1980s), there was no mistaking who had a hair transplant. The telltale corn row, doll hair, pluggy-looking hair transplants of yesteryear were — believe it or not — once considered state-of-the-art. But that was well before the evolution of hair transplantation.
Hair loss treatments Practice Census 2015 Every other year the ISHRS conducts a detailed study looking at the trends within hair restoration and hair loss treatments – both surgical and non-surgical. As the largest medical association of leading hair loss and restoration physicians with more than 1,100 members throughout 70 countries, the ISHRS has a
Medical Tourism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly With the rise of the internet and globalization, the world is literally at our fingertips. Not only can we easily cross borders for leisure travel and tourism, it is possible to visit nearly any country to conduct business or to purchase goods and services. In recent years, this worldwide open marketplace
Female hair loss occurs in all races. However, recently Dermatologists reports African American women in particular seem to be a growing trend. Why is that? A simple answer would be the extensive styles like extensions, braids and weaves as well as the styling aids used to create the look. Typically women who begin to lose their hair tend to
There’s no such thing as a dumb question… Before you make a final commitment for hair restoration surgery, it’s a good idea to ask your hair restoration surgeon a lot of questions so you can have confidence in your decision. If you need a starting point, here are some concerns that go through patients’ minds: 1. How do I choose
Consumers face potential of serious risk when unlicensed personnel perform hair restoration surgery The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) issued a consumer alert with a warning that increasing numbers of unlicensed personnel worldwide are performing substantial medical aspects of hair restoration surgery and, in doing so, are putting patients at risk. Increasing numbers of patients are now seeking
NEWLY FUNDED RESEARCH WILL HELP PHYSICIANS BETTER UNDERSTAND HAIR LOSS AND IDENTIFY NEW ADVANCES IN HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Awards Numerous Research Grants NOTE: Grant recipients are available upon request for media interviews. GENEVA, IL (October 19, 2016) — The future holds great promise for individuals who struggle with hair loss thanks to ongoing research
ISHRS LEGAL UPDATE: DELEGATION OF SURGERY IN HAIR TRANSPLANTATION October 2016 The ISHRS shares, from time to time, legal developments on issues potentially affecting members. One such issue is the permissibility of delegating portions of hair restoration procedures to unlicensed personnel. In the United States, a physician’s authority to delegate to unlicensed personnel varies from state to state and depends
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY HOSTS 24TH WORLD CONGRESS, SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 1, 2016, LAS VEGAS Cutting-edge techniques and surgical gold standards in hair restoration spotlighted NOTE: Grant recipients are available upon request for media interviews. GENEVA, IL (September 23, 2016) — With interest in hair restoration at an all-time high, researchers are continually investigating new surgical techniques
GENEVA, IL. – August 18, 2016 One thing today’s male style icons seem to have in common besides good looks is serious scruff (think round-the-clock five o’clock shadows). While this popular look comes easily for some men, others struggle to achieve it. In the past, men with sparse facial hair had little choice but to sport the clean-shaven look. All that
GENEVA, IL. – June 29, 2016. Women experience many distinct life stages that can directly impact hair health. From the joys of being a new mom to the midlife changes that happen during menopause, fluctuating hormones are responsible for temporary postpartum hair loss and thinning hair that is common as women go through “the change”. While hair loss during these two
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns of technicians spawning black market to perform hair transplants GENEVA, IL. – May 18, 2016. While medical tourism for cosmetic surgery is a growing trend, the lure of scenic landscapes and less expensive surgeries can prove to be a one-way trip to unsuccessful and unsafe procedures when performed illegally by technicians rather than trained,
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 VOLUNTEER HAIR RESTORATION PHYSICIANS HELPING PATIENTS RESTORE HAIR THROUGH A UNIQUE PRO BONO PROGRAM Operation Restore offers free hair transplants for patients in need GENEVA, IL – January 12, 2016. Hair loss that occurs at any age and under any circumstance can be disheartening. But for those experiencing traumatic hair loss due to an injury or as
Hair loss experts recommend proper assessment at first signs of hair loss in youngsters GENEVA, IL. – December 7, 2015. While hair loss at any age can be upsetting, it can be particularly hard when hair loss occurs in adolescents or young adults. And in the age of social media where posting selfies are the norm, premature hair loss can wreak
