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Last month a study was published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery in relation to the burden of cosmetic tourism on the Irish health system. In the short period under review 8 patients were admitted to one Dublin hospital alone with significant complications following cosmetic procedures abroad. The complications included infection, wound
This post was reviewed and updated in June 2024. Newly transplanted hair grafts are secure in their new location on the scalp between 10 and 14 days following transplantation. For many patients understanding when their newly transplanted grafts will be secure will allow them plan for their hair transplant and the weeks following it. Hair
Updated September, 2024 Are you considering traveling from the UK to Ireland for a hair transplant? Every week, HRBR in Dublin, Ireland, welcomes patients from across the UK for consultations and surgeries. Easy Travel Between the UK and Ireland Travel between the UK and Ireland is seamless, thanks to the excellent flight connections. Most major
This is a question that we are asked regularly. Unfortunately some patients who have had procedures at other clinics, are now unsatisfied with the results of their transplant and are seeking advice from HRBR on next steps. The below should be considered before scheduling an appointment for a hair transplant repair at HRBR Hair Transplant
As we approach what we hope is the end of the worst effects of the pandemic in Ireland, the team at HRBR have reflected on how the pandemic has affected the clinic, our patients and the demand for hair transplants. Since the initial lockdown in March of 2020, the team have noted a steady demand
When carried out correctly, a hair transplant should last a lifetime. All patients suffering from male pattern hair loss will have a band of hair around the back and sides of their head that is immune to the balding process. This is referred to as the donor area as this is where the grafts are
For each patient, the best time to proceed with a hair transplant can be different. Some patients choose quieter times in work to have the procedure carried out. For instance, we have teachers that come to us in the summer months, professional athletes will come to us in their off-season and farmers might avoid the
An understandable concern for our laser hair removal patients given the current Covid-19 restrictions is; “Will the interruption of my treatment affect my overall laser hair removal results?” We are delighted to reassure you that the results you have achieved thus far should not be affected by the break in treatment. HRBR’s focus is providing
Watch our Registered Nurse Florence give a quick tutorial on best practices for hand washing. Given the current concern worldwide in relation to Covid-19, a new illness that is caused by the coronavirus, there is an increased focus on hand washing in the media. While the risk of catching the disease remains low in most
What is ATP? ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) supplies energy to all cells in our bodies. ATP is depleted during hair transplant surgery as the blood supply to hair grafts and therefore oxygen supply is temporarily interrupted. The loss of ATP can result in reduced or delayed graft growth following a hair transplant. Dr Bill Ehringer while
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