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 Read More The post Statement from Dr. Maurice Collins, Medical Director of HRBR, on Hair Transplant Safety in Turkey appeared first on Hair Transplant Clinic UK ..read more

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 Read More The post Hair Disorders – Emerging Evidence and Therapeutics Event at HRBR appeared first on Hair Transplant Clinic UK ..read more

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 Read More The post Understanding Triangular Alopecia appeared first on Hair Transplant Clinic UK ..read more

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 area. Transplanted hair generally, if taken from the appropriate donor area and transplanted correctly, should grow on a patients scalp for the remainder of their life without the need for medications or shampoos to maintain it. The success of a hair transplant depends on ..read more

Patients who do not wish to shave their head for a hair transplant procedure should not have to. However, this may determine the technique used for their hair transplant procedure. To answer the question fully we need to discuss the strip surgery technique “FUT” and the FUE technique of removing hair from a patient’s donor area. See here for more information on the differences between FUT and FUE hair transplants. FUT hair transplant procedures For an FUT hair transplant procedure at HRBR there is no need to shave your head. The team will trim the small strip of hair at the back and ..read more

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 a patient who had one FUT hair transplant procedure at HRBR and who subsequently developed cancer and underwent chemotherapy which caused his hair to fall out temporarily. The image below shows the patient with little hair growth following chemotherapy and allows the scar from his FUT procedu ..read more

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 been a Consultant Head and Neck surgeon in Dublin’s prestigious Blackrock Clinic for over 20 years before discovering a passion for the treatment of hair loss during the 1990s. He proceeded to study and train with some of the world’s best hair restorat ..read more

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. As the newly transplanted hair could be dislodged from its new location for up to 14 days post transplant many patients worry about how to sleep in the initial days following their procedure. However, patients need not be concerned when sleeping ..read more

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 hair loss has on sufferers can be significant regardless of your age. Many younger patients believe that as you age your hair loss will concern you less. However this is often not the case and from our experience hair loss is a concern to patients throughout their life. We have many patients over th ..read more

Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by prolonged tension on the hair follicles. This type of hair loss is most commonly seen in those who wear tight hairstyles such as braids, weaves, extensions, tight ponytails or other tightly worn hair accessories. Traction Alopecia Symptoms Traction alopecia can cause hair to thin or fall out in the affected areas. The hair loss is often most pronounced around the hairline, temples, and behind the ears, but can occur anywhere on the scalp. Traction alopecia can also cause the hair follicles to become damaged over time, which can result in perma ..read more