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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
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
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. 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
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,
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
As we approach what we hope is the end of the worst effects of the pandemic in Ireland, the team at HRBR have reflected on how the pandemic has affected the clinic, our patients and the demand for hair transplants. Since the initial lockdown in March of 2020, the team have noted a steady demand
When carried out correctly, a hair transplant should last a lifetime. All patients suffering from male pattern hair loss will have a band of hair around the back and sides of their head that is immune to the balding process. This is referred to as the donor area as this is where the grafts are
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