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WORLD’S LEADING HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGEONS HONOR TWO DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS WITH PRESTIGIOUS FOLLICLE AWARDS AT
ISHRS 30TH WORLD CONGRESS

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CHICAGO – Nov. 14, 2022. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored two surgeons for their significant contributions to the field of hair restoration surgery during its 30th World Congress, held in person in Panama City, Panama, October 27-29, 2022. “The Society’s annual follicle awards recognize two members who have shown commitment and ingenuity for advancing excellence

Second Annual “World Hair Transplant Repair Day” Aims to Help Victims of Hair Transplants from Fraudulent, Illicit Clinics

SECOND ANNUAL “WORLD HAIR TRANSPLANT REPAIR DAY” AIMS TO HELP VICTIMS OF HAIR TRANSPLANTS FROM FRAUDULENT, ILLICIT CLINICS Participating ISHRS physician members offering free corrective surgeries for eligible candidates CHICAGO – August 15, 2022. In an effort to help the growing number of patients unknowingly and fraudulently being operated on by unlicensed individuals who either lack training or are not

ISHRS SALUTES TWO CELEBRATED MEMBERS WITH PRESTIGIOUS FOLLICLE AWARDS

ISHRS SALUTES TWO CELEBRATED MEMBERS WITH PRESTIGIOUS FOLLICLE AWARDS FOR ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY CHICAGO – Dec. 14, 2021. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored two surgeons for their significant contributions to the field of hair restoration surgery during its 29th World Congress, which was a hybrid meeting held in-person in Lisbon, Portugal, in

ISHRS World Hair Transplant Repair Day

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERYHOSTS FIRST “WORLD HAIR TRANSPLANT REPAIR DAY”, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 Victims of botched hair transplant surgeries from fraudulent, illicit clinics eligible for free corrective surgeries from participating ISHRS physician members CHICAGO – Sept. 14, 2021. As part of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery’s (ISHRS) Fight the FIGHT global consumer awareness campaign against fraudulent,

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY HOSTS HYBRID 29TH WORLD CONGRESS

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERYHOSTS HYBRID 29TH WORLD CONGRESS, OCTOBER 21-23, 2021,IN LISBON, PORTUGAL In-person attendees required to adhere to strict COVID-19 health protocols CHICAGO – Aug. 28, 2021. Members of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) can now network in person with colleagues from around the world and participate in educational offerings led by experts in

ISHRS Honors Two Distinguished Members With Prestigious Follicle Awards for Advancing Excellence in Hair Restoration Surgery

ISHRS Honors Two Distinguished Members With Prestigious Follicle Awards For Advancing Excellence In Hair Restoration Surgery CHICAGO – Nov. 7, 2020. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored two surgeons for their significant contributions to the field of hair restoration surgery during its 28th World Congress, which was held in October virtually for the first time in

ISHRS Hosts Virtual World Congress 2020

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY HOSTS VIRTUAL WORLD CONGRESS 2020 Connecting Ideas and Surgeons from Around the World CHICAGO – Aug. 13, 2020. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) has pivoted from an in-person congress originally scheduled in Panama to a highly interactive and fully engaging virtual congress. The ISHRS Virtual Congress will be held October 17-25,

Guidelines to Help Patients Find COVID-Protected Facilities

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY  ISSUES GUIDELINES TO HELP PATIENTS FIND COVID-PROTECTED FACILITIES Safety protocols designed to protect patients, staff as elective procedures resume CHICAGO – July 15, 2020. As communities around the world grapple with how to safely reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)—the world’s leading medical authority

2019 Award Recipients For Advancing Excellence in Hair Restoration Surgery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY ANNOUNCES 2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY CHICAGO, IL. –December 6, 2019. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored three clinical professionals for their outstanding contributions to the profession of hair restoration surgery. The award recipients were recognized during the ISHRS 27th World Congress

ISHRS Launches Fight the FIGHT Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Fraudulent Hair Restoration Practices Worldwide

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CHICAGO, IL. – November 1, 2019. In an effort to warn unsuspecting consumers about the growing problem of fraudulent, illicit clinics performing hair restoration surgery, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is launching a multi-pronged public awareness campaign to educate potential patients with tips and tools to find qualified hair restoration physicians. Fight The FIGHT, which stands for

ISHRS Hosts 27th World Congress and World Live Surgery Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WORLD’S LEADING HAIR AUTHORITY HOSTS PREMIER EDUCATIONAL GATHERING WITH EXPERT PANELS AND LIVE SURGERIES ISHRS hosts 27th World Congress and World Live Surgery Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, November 13-17, 2019. CHICAGO, IL. – October 9, 2019. Having achieved the prestigious designation “Accreditation with Commendation” from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the International Society of

Warning from the Medical Board of California: Hair Restoration Surgery Requires a Medical License

CHICAGO, IL. – September 12, 2019 The following is of interest to physicians who specialize in hair restoration surgical procedures.  The stance of the Medical Board of California (MBC) is consistent with the ISHRS’s Position Statement on Qualifications for Scalp Surgery. As published on the MBC website on Sept. 6, 2019, in the Medical Board of California News, Summer 2019,

Physician Training Is Key To Successful Treatment Outcomes

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WORLD’S LARGEST MEDICAL SOCIETY TREATING HAIR LOSS REMINDS CONSUMERS PHYSICIAN TRAINING IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OUTCOMES   GENEVA, IL. – August 12, 2019. While the worldwide market for hair restoration has increased tremendously over the past decade, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is warning consumers seeking help for hair loss to be vigilant in researching physicians’

NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW: MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT INVOLVING DELEGATION OF FUE

CHICAGO, IL. – September 11, 2019 California Malpractice Lawsuit Involving Delegation of FUE Dismissed By:  Robert Portman, JD and Megan LaSuer, JD, MHA The plaintiff in Stephen McGlinn v. Chaffoo (Case No. 37-2017-00011463-CU-MM-CTL) has voluntarily dismissed his claims against Dr. Richard Chaffoo regarding a hair restoration procedure involving follicular unit excision (FUE) that Mr. McGlinn claimed was improperly performed by unsupervised technicians and