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
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Alopecia: The condition that Jada Pinkett Smith lives with, and Chris Rock made fun of
What is Alopecia Areata?
The hair loss condition Alopecia Areata was thrown into the headlines this week when Chris Rock made an inappropriate joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head at the Oscars. Jada was visibly upset following the comment. Jada has been open about her journey with Alopecia Areata over recent years and in 2021 explained that her
The True Cost of Cosmetic Tourism
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
How long after a Hair Transplant are Grafts Secure?
Newly transplanted hair grafts are secure in their new location on the scalp between 10 and 14 days following transplantation. Hair transplant surgery is a delicate procedure. 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
Can I travel to Ireland from the UK for a hair transplant?
Updated August 3rd 2021 Can UK residents travel to Ireland for a hair transplant? Yes, every week HRBR in Dublin, Ireland normally receives patients from all over the UK for surgery and consultations. Travel between the UK and Ireland is incredibly easy. Nearly all major UK airports have direct services to Dublin (e.g. Manchester, Bristol,
Can You Fix a Hair Transplant? – How Long Do I Need to Wait Before Attending HRBR?
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
Anton du Beke on Steph’s Packed Lunch
"It immediately transformed my life". @TheAntonDuBeke made the decision to undergo hair transplant surgery 4 years ago after his receding hairline was 'all he could see' in the mirror. #stephspackedlunch pic.twitter.com/qDnNKLn8uO — Steph's Packed Lunch (@PackedLunchC4) June 7, 2021
