Cicatricial alopecia, also known as scarring alopecia, is a less common but significant hair loss condition that can affect both men and women. Unlike some other forms of alopecia, cicatricial alopecia is characterized by the destruction of hair follicles, leading to permanent hair loss. In this article, we’ll explore three essential things you should know about cicatricial alopecia. Watch the …
When James A. Harris, MD, FISHRS gets asked by patients what is the best device, here is what he had to say: “It’s not so much the device. That is the instrument we use in the procedure. It’s the surgeon, their experience, their team’s experience. That is what gives you the result.” If you are experiencing hair loss, the first …
Hair transplantation is often perceived purely as a medical procedure, but for those deeply involved in the field, it is much more than that—it is an art form. Dr. Timothy Carman, a seasoned hair transplant surgeon and Past President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, views his work as a blend of artistry and science. His approach emphasizes …
When discussing hair transplant surgery, it’s essential to emphasize its artistic aspect, particularly in the precise placement of hair grafts. Over the past few decades, there has been a shift towards technical precision, sometimes overshadowing the importance of artistry and the pursuit of natural-looking results. In this article, we’ll delve into the art of hair graft placement, shedding light on …
Welcome to our article on non-surgical hair loss treatments and the intriguing effects of exogenous testosterone on hair loss. We’re here to shed light on the importance of holistic hair loss management beyond surgical procedures. This comprehensive guide, presented by Vikram Jayaprakash, a seasoned hair transplant specialist from Melbourne, Australia, explores the nuances of hair loss treatment and the role …
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a procedure that is used to create the illusion of shaved hair, stubble, or greater density in hair-bearing areas that have lost hair or require augmentation. It is becoming more popular around the world, and its value to hair restoration surgeons is demonstrated by the ISHRS including it alongside Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and Follicular Unit …
Posted by ISHRS on December 17, 2015 Finasteride is approved by the U.S. FDA as a safe and effective treatment of hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia. That fact has not changed. However, the concern of possible persistent sexual dysfunction side effects from taking finasteride after the drug has been discontinued has received recent attention. The ISHRS Task Force on …
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 …
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 …
Improvements in instrument technology and technique have now made follicular unit extraction (FUE) a procedure competitive with strip harvesting for obtaining donor hair for transplantation. In FUE, a physician removes one FU – or follicular unit, at a time, targeting those that appear most likely to thrive and produce hair in a recipient site. It requires more skill from the …
Follicular unit extraction is one of the techniques for obtaining donor hair for hair transplantation. It is a technique that requires more skill from the physician hair restoration specialist and more cost from the patient than does strip harvesting (removal of a strip of scalp tissue bearing hundreds of follicular units). It is also a technique with potential benefits for …
Authored by, Masahisa Nagai, MD, FISHRS Physicians do not typically recommend performing hair transplant surgery on anyone younger than 20 years old. They may have patients who notice hair loss and an early age, and who are tempted to do something about it immediately. However, immediate surgery is not recommended for anyone under age 20. First, other options and contributing …
by Bessam K. Farjo, MBChB, FISHRS on March 31, 2015 In the terminology of hair transplantation, the recipient site is where hair is transplanted. It is the area of the scalp where hair follicles are transplanted to correct hair loss. The hair follicles used for transplantation are harvested from the donor site, scalp areas at the side and back of the head …
Eyebrow hair restoration Surgery and eyelash surgery posted by James A. Harris, MD, FISHRS Eyebrows and eyelashes make an important contribution to facial symmetry and presentation of self to others. A person without eyebrows and/or eyelashes may feel very self-conscious about his/her appearance. Transplantation or reconstructive surgery can often restore eyebrows and eyelashes. Eyebrows and eyelashes are lost in a variety …
Ask your hair restoration doctor: the ISHRS fellows answer your hair restoration and hair loss questions How do you prevent and treat post-operative folliculitis? Paul J. McAndrews, MD, FISHRS Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicle from various etiologies—foreign body, bacterial, occlusive, chemical, etc. It is my belief that the most common cause of folliculitis following …
Is Male-Pattern Hair Loss in Your Future? If you are an adult male with male-pattern hair loss in your close male relatives, you will probably want to know: You are justified in asking these questions because male-pattern hair loss is the male form of androgenetic alopecia-hair loss that occurs in genetically predisposed persons. The genetic predisposition is hereditary-that is, it …