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This week, international media reported the tragic death of a young French man, who passed away by suicide following a poorly executed beard hair transplant procedure in Turkey. According to reports, this young man travelled to Turkey for a beard transplant, expecting a qualified doctor to perform the surgery. Instead, the procedure was reportedly carried
Event Recap: Hair Disorders – Emerging Evidence and Therapeutics at HRBR Recently, we had the privilege of hosting an exceptional gathering at Hair Restoration Blackrock (HRBR) for an evening dedicated to discussing Hair Disorders: Emerging Evidence and Therapeutics. Leading Dermatologists from across Ireland joined us to explore the latest advancements in hair loss treatments, making
Triangular alopecia, also known as temporal triangular alopecia or congenital triangular alopecia, is a relatively rare form of hair loss. Unlike androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) that occurs due to hormonal factors, triangular alopecia is characterized by a distinct triangular or oval-shaped bald patch on the scalp. This patch typically appears near the
This is often one of the first questions someone will ask when they start to research hair loss treatments. The simple answer is yes. For patients suffering from male and female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), in almost 100% of cases, hair that is taken from the donor region will successfully grow in the recipient
Many patients are interested to know how the FUT scar may look following their hair transplant procedure. While we try to demonstrate it, it can be difficult as with the FUT technique of surgery the patients head is not shaved and therefore the scar is normally difficult to see. In the image below we show
The team at HRBR have a number of techniques that can assist with maximising the available donor hair for transplantation. Limited Donor Hair Supply A patients donor area is the area not generally affected by the balding process around the back and sides of their scalp. The size and density of this area is the
Hair Restoration Blackrock (HRBR) is celebrating 20 years of hair transplant surgery and hair loss treatments at its clinic in south Co. Dublin. In September 2003, we at HRBR completed our first hair transplant procedure. It was undertaken after years of meticulous research and training by our Medical Director, Dr Maurice Collins. Dr Collins had
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves moving hair follicles typically from the back and sides of the scalp to areas of hair loss. The procedure itself is usually straight forward and is minimally invasive. Detailed post operative instructions are provided following surgery that patients are encouraged to follow to ensure best results.
No. There is no upper age limit on when hair transplant surgery can be performed. Male Pattern Hair loss can affect men of all ages. Its incidence increases with age with approximately 20% of men in their 20’s suffering from male pattern hair loss increasing to 50% by the age of 50. The impact that
HRBR has its own dedicated and purpose built facility at Samson House in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Samson House was specifically designed as a hair transplant clinic. Samson House hair clinic offers patients their own private waiting rooms for the duration of their visit. In addition to the seven private waiting rooms and three patient reception areas,
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