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

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 in the number of patients who seek hair transplant repair treatment following poorly executed hair transplants at clinics in Turkey. Given the poor standard of transplantation and significant issues we are seeing, HRBR has made the difficult decision to close ..read more

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 can also have a bearing on the outcome of your hair transplant. Hair Colour The colour of your hair can affect the outcome of your hair transplant. A patient with contrasting hair and skin tones will normally notice their hair loss earlier. Whereas a patient with for instance whit ..read more

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 skin condition that affects the hair follicles of the eyebrows and eyelashes. It causes the formation of small, red, pimple-like bumps that can eventually lead to scarring and hair loss. Causes of Ulerythema Ophryogene ..read more

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 these factors the characteristics of a patient’s hair, such as having wavy or curly hair, can also have a bearing on the outcome of a hair transplant. How Curly Hair Affects the Perception of Hair Loss Patients with wavy or curly hair usually notice their hair loss later as the cu ..read more

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 carcinomas than those with full heads of hair. Read the full study Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men – PMC (nih.gov) Every year at HRBR, thousands of patients with male pattern hair loss attend for advice on treating their hair loss. Of these many atte ..read more

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 of our recent surgical patients to tell us and this was their feedback. Difficulty Timing Your Hair Transplant Busy work/life schedules was the number one answer from our patients. However, most reported that in hind sight the time commitment was not as great as they thought, with t ..read more