Hair transplantation has been around for over seventy years, with the early form of it being performed in 1939. Today, we have come a very long way from the technique used then and in the 70s and 80s. In recent years, as the science of transplantation has evolved, hair transplantation procedures have become even mainstream, … Continued
If your eyes are the windows to your soul, then your eyebrows are the frames. While a pair of full, well-shaped eyebrows can accentuate your facial features, thin or absent eyebrows usually have the opposite effect. Fortunately, it’s no longer necessary to live with thinning or absent eyebrows. Modern developments in eyebrow restoration, using a … Continued
Humor Columnist Joel Stein recounts his hair transplant procedure with Bosley Medical in the latest issue of GQ Magazine (January 2015 issue). Read the full article. Like many people, TIME columnist Joel Stein believed that considering a hair transplant procedure was a sign of male vanity. He used Minoxidil, but only experienced a slight improvement … Continued
If you’ve spent time researching your hair restoration options, you’ve likely heard of hair transplantation surgery. But are you a good hair transplant candidate? What factors might prevent you from having this type of procedure? What Makes a Good Hair Transplant Candidate? A good hair transplant candidate is anyone who is concerned about his or … Continued
Bosley received top honors in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) annual scientific meeting, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Chief Medical Director, Ken Washenik, M.D., Ph.D. and Laureen “Laurie” Gorham, R.N. received the Platinum Follicle Award and the Distinguished Assistant Award respectively. The Platinum Follicle Award is awarded to Dr. Ken Washenik for … Continued
Time marches on, so the saying goes…and for some, there is often a sense that time marches over us a bit roughly. While much ado is given to aging gracefully, that philosophy is rarely able to heft itself above the anxiety that signs of premature (or undesirable) aging (such as hair loss) can induce in … Continued
To answer this question, it might be a good idea to review some of the basics of hair transplantation. The practice of hair transplantation has been around since the 1950s and has developed greatly over the years. Essentially, hair from a hair-growing region of one’s scalp is removed and then grafted (or inserted) into the … Continued
Marc, an attorney and avid outdoorsman, was so distraught with his early hair loss (he started to notice it at age 19!) that he was too afraid to even touch his hair for fear of losing even more hair. His confidence took a major blow as he stayed single through college, but when he moved … Continued
While most hair loss is caused by genetic factors, your lifestyle and diet choices can also have an impact on the health of your hair. Take salt, for instance. In addition to contributing to a host of medical problems, including high blood pressure and heart disease, too much sodium in your diet can lead to … Continued
There are many myths regarding the relationship between genetics and hair loss. One popular myth is that hair loss in men is passed down from the mother’s side of the family while hair loss in women is passed down from the father’s side; however, the truth is that the genes for hair loss and hair … Continued