Hair transplantation is not a new surgical procedure although its sophistication has greatly progressed over time. Below is a brief overview of the history of hair transplantation. Menahem Hodara (1869 − 1926) an Ottoman dermatologist, is thought to be the first to carry out this procedure. Although he is also acclaimed internationally for a number…
How many hair grafts do I need? This is one of the first questions we are asked when patients contact us. Patients often receive different answers from different clinics and websites. How can you be clear as to what you might require? How many hairs in a hair graft? Hair does not grow in only…
The fact that you are reading this article indicates that hair loss may be of concern to you or someone close to you. I would like to share some of my thoughts with you regarding different aspects of hair loss – what I would consider to be “the facts”. Before considering any form of hair…
On Bank Holiday Sunday, 2nd June 2019, members of the HRBR team joined over 30,000 women to participate in the annual VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. 10 dedicated members of the HRBR team took to the streets of Dublin and successfully completed the 10K run. In doing so, they raised almost €3,000 for their chosen charity…
Over the past number of months, the UK media have reported two patient deaths while undergoing hair transplantation procedures in India and Spain. The patient death following a hair transplant in Spain was reported just last week. This is obviously concerning to all and raises the issue of standards and regulation in the hair transplant…
HRBR has just launched its laser hair removal service for men. The move is in response to patient demand. For the past 15 years HRBR has been a world leader in the treatment of male pattern hair loss, treating over 10,000 patients. HRBR is the only Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hair transplant clinic…
Paul McGinley is a professional golfer and former Ryder Cup player and captain. Paul recently had hair transplant surgery at HRBR, Hair Restoration Blackrock in Co. Dublin. See the results of Paul’s hair transplant in the before and after photos below, learn more about his reasons for having a hair transplant and what brought him…
Prof. Desmond J. Tobin at the Charles Institute of Dermatology at University College Dublin is currently carrying out important research on the hair follicle and how it is targeted in conditions that lead to hair loss. In order to carry out this research scientists need access to skin samples from patients with hair loss. HRBR…
HRBR is delighted to welcome Dr Dmitri Wall, Consultant Dermatologist, to the team of hair specialists at HRBR. With the addition of Dr Wall, HRBR will now provide a dermatology clinic offering consultations for patients suffering from conditions of the hair and scalp that may not be suitable for treatment with hair transplant surgery. Patients…
Irish social media star and television presenter James Kavanagh recently attended HRBR in Dublin, Ireland for an FUE hair transplant. On the day, James had over 1,900 grafts or over 4,000 hairs transplanted. James’ surgery was carried out in one day at the purpose built hair transplant clinic in south Dublin. The FUE Hair Transplant…
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