The volume of patients travelling to Turkey and beyond for hair transplantation and other procedures has increased since the end of Covid travel restrictions. With many people feeling the effects of inflation and the increased cost of living, the lure of a cheap hair transplant has never been greater. HRBR has seen a significant increase
The results of your hair transplant is determined by a number of factors which include the skill of the surgeon and team, the design of the transplant, your own ability to heal following surgery, the technique used as well as the number of grafts transplanted. As well as these factors the characteristics of your hair
Ulerythema Ophryogenes is a relatively uncommon skin condition that affects the eyebrows and eyelashes. This condition can cause hair loss and is often a source of frustration and concern for those who suffer from it. There are several treatments available for Ulerythema Ophryogenes including eyebrow transplant surgery. What is Ulerythema Ophryogenes? Ulerythema Ophryogenes is a
The results of a hair transplant is determined by a number of factors which include the skill of the surgeon and team, the design of the hair transplant, a patients ability to heal post-operatively, the technique used to extract the hair follicles (FUT Vs FUE) and the overall number of grafts transplanted. As well as
Skin cancer is reported to be the most common type of cancer in Ireland, but did you know that a large proportion of all skin cancers are diagnosed on the scalp. Studies have shown that patients suffering from male pattern hair loss are at a higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell
The decision to proceed with a hair transplant is one that is often given a lot of thought and we have many patients that attend us for years before deciding to proceed. However, at many of our post operative appointments patients report wishing they had proceeded sooner. So, what holds patients back, we asked some
The short answer is no! Recent headline grabbing stories in the media would have you believe otherwise, however for a man to develop male pattern baldness, he must have the genetic predisposition from one or both parents and the male sex hormone DHT in the circulation system. Time is also an important factor as male
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
Newly transplanted hair grafts are secure in their new location on the scalp between 10 and 14 days following transplantation. In the initial days following your hair transplant the newly transplanted grafts are vulnerable in their new location and in these early days can actually be knocked out and lost. It is for this reason
This is a question that we are asked regularly. With travel restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic many patients who have not been able to travel to HRBR for their procedure have instead opted to attend clinics local to them for treatment. Unfortunately some of these patients are now unsatisfied with the results
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