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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Announces 2014 Award Recipients

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GENEVA, IL (October 20, 2014)The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored four distinguished members for their outstanding service and dedication to the profession of hair restoration surgery. The award recipients were honored at the ISHRS 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October 2014. The Manfred Lucas Award is the ISHRS’s highest honor and not …

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Hair Cloning Eyed as Futuristic Hair Loss Therapy

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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Reviews Promising New Research in Follicular Cell Implantation Geneva, IL – June 3, 2014.With hair restoration surgery at an all-time high worldwide, researchers are continually investigating new technologies and therapies to further enhance hair restoration and expand the use of this refined surgery as the demand for permanent hair loss solutions continues to grow. Lately, …

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Beard Transplants: Hollywood Hype or True Trend?

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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Addresses Trend Buzz Geneva, IL – May 5, 2014.Sporting a beard has become quite popular among Hollywood’s leading men, but the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) finds recent reports of a growing trend in beard or facial hair transplants may be more hype than reality for the average man. When the ISHRS …

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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Achieves ACCME Accreditation with Commendation for Educational Activities

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Addresses Trend Buzz Geneva, IL – March 31, 2014.The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) – the largest international medical association of hair restoration surgeons – announced today that the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) awarded the ISHRS Accreditation with Commendation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education …

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World Renowned Hair Transplant Experts Convene For 20th Annual Orlando Live Surgery Workshop, April 9-12, 2014

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Latest trends in hair restoration and commitment to social responsibility to be featured Geneva, IL – March 24, 2014. The world’s longest running and most popular workshop on hair transplantation – the Orlando Live Surgery Workshop – will celebrate its 20th Anniversary April 9-12, 2014, at Lake Faith Surgery Center in Maitland, Fla. Hosted by Orlando-based hair restoration surgeon and Workshop …

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John Mayer and Sofia Vergara Voted Celebrities with Best Hair by World’s Leading Hair Experts

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21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Spotlights All Things Hair, October 23-26, 2013, in San Francisco GENEVA, IL. – September 23, 2013.When it comes to making headlines, singer/songwriter John Mayer and “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara have the type of star power that commands attention. Now, even their hair is stealing the limelight, according …

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ISHRS 2013 Practice Census Facts and Figures

2013 Practice Census Facts and Figures Extrapolated Number of Hair Restoration Procedures Worldwide GENEVA, IL. – August 6, 2013. An estimated 310,624 surgical hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide in 2012 (a 10% increase from 2010) In the United States, 88,304 hair restoration procedures were performed In Canada, 10,758 hair restoration procedures were performed In Mexico/Central & South America, 15,611 …

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New Dad Prince William Named the Celebrity on Whom Most Hair Restoration Surgeons Would Like to Perform a Hair Transplant

New International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery survey shows most men with hair loss seek treatment between ages 30-39 GENEVA, IL. – August 6, 2013.As new dad Prince William rolls up his sleeves to embrace a “down-to-earth” style of parenting, this young Royal will share many of the same stresses that can leave dads from all walks of life feeling …

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Frequently Asked Questions: Operation Restore

GENEVA, IL – January 29, 2013. What is the ISHRS’s Operation Restore? Operation Restore is the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery’s pro bono program, designed to match prospective hair restoration patients suffering from hair loss as a result of an accident, trauma or disease with physicians willing to help people who lack the resources to obtain treatment on their own.  …

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20th Annual Scientific Hot Topics Meeting

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World’s Leading Hair Loss Experts Commemorate Society’s 20th Anniversary, October 17-20, 2012, in Paradise Island, The Bahamas GENEVA, IL. – September 24, 2012  According to a recent member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the total extrapolated worldwide market size for hair restoration surgery increased 47.9 percent from 2008 to 2010.  What’s the reason for …

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ISHRS 2009 Practice Census Facts and Figures

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GENEVA, IL. – Sept 4, 2009. Extrapolated Number of Hair Restoration Procedures Worldwide An estimated 252,002 hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide in 2008 (a 12% increase from 2006) In the United States, 98,727 hair restoration procedures were performed In Canada, 5,268 hair restoration procedures were performed In Mexico/Central & South America, 13,102 hair restoration procedures were performed In Europe, …

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20th Anniversary of World’s Leading Hair Restoration Medical Society Spotlights Greatest Advances in Combating Hair Loss, Potential Future Breakthroughs

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World’s Leading Hair Loss Experts Commemorate Society’s 20th Anniversary, October 17-20, 2012, in Paradise Island, The Bahamas   GENEVA, IL. – August 28, 2012    As the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) prepares to kick off its 20th anniversary this October with a look back at the significant improvements made in the art and science of hair restoration …

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Identical Twins Undergo Rare Hair Restoration Surgery with Assistance from Operation Restore Pro Bono Program

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Alex and Austin Ford are like most identical twins. They appreciate an exceptionally close brotherly bond, they have similar physical characteristics, and they share the same DNA, confirmed through genetic testing. This has given these 19-year-old identical twins a unique and possibly life-changing opportunity. Shortly after turning 12, Alex was diagnosed with brain cancer. While grueling …

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World’s Leading Hair Loss Experts Commemorate Society’s 20th Anniversary, October 17-20, 2012, in Paradise Island, The Bahamas

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GENEVA, IL. – May 24, 2012  Hair restoration experts from around the world will commemorate the past, present and future of hair restoration surgery at the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the world’s leading medical authority on hair loss and hair restoration. The meeting – which will mark the 20th Anniversary of …

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