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A Discussion on Fraudulent Hair Transplant Clinics in Hair Transplantation

This patient educational live stream was recorded on 11.11 on ISHRS 3rd Annual World Hair Transplant Repair Day. Topic: A Discussion on Fraudulent Hair Transplant Clinics in Hair Transplantation Panelists: Bradley R. Wolf, MD, FISHRSPresident Ricardo Mejia, MD, FISHRSVice President Shady El-Maghraby, MD, MSc, FISHRSChair, ISHRS Fight the FIGHT Subcommittee Discussion will include: -How does Hair Transplant Repair Day relate …

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Overharvested Donor Area – Hair Transplant Casualty Black Market Clinic Shares His Story

My name is Chris, and I am seeking assistance worldwide. I fell victim to a fraudulent and illicit hair transplant clinic, and I am in need of help. Approximately fifteen months ago, I made a regrettable mistake by opting for a hair transplant in Turkey. I had limited knowledge about the procedure, and it was a friend who suggested I …

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BAHRS Provides Guidance To Consumers on Hair Transplant Surgery in the UK

This article was Co-authored by Dr. Christopher D’Souza, President BAHRS, and Dr. Gregory Williams, BAHRS Vice President. As with everywhere in the world, hair transplant surgery is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. However, there is a lack of public awareness about who should do the various steps involved in this surgical procedure. Hair transplant surgeons should never delegate the …

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What Patients in the UK Should Beware of When Considering Hair Transplant Surgery

Watch the Live Stream Replay

Panelists:

-Greg Williams, Moderator and Past Chair ISHRS Ethics Committee
-Chris D’Souza, President BAHRS
-Bessam Farjo, Past President ISHRS
-Epameinondas Bonaros, Hair Transplant Surgeon, Scotland
-Harry Wallop, Journalist and Broadcaster, UK

For Discussion:

-How patients can get reliable information and seek ethical surgeons – ISHRS/BAHRS

-What is the definition of “Black Market”

-What are the benefits to patient in getting a hair transplant surgery

-What is the difference between cosmetic and medical hair transplant surgery

-What should patients in UK beware of when considering hair transplant surgery

-Harry Wallop, a prominent Journalist in the UK, shared his experience of going overseas for an investigative report

-What can be delegated to non-doctors

-What should patients expect from the doctor (and clinic) in terms of ethics

-What are the red flags in social media advertising

Plus a selection of patients shared their experiences at clinics where surgery is delegated to non-doctors.

Help spread the message on all our channels! Live stream replay links:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/08UPUkVweCI

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheISHRS/videos/867015867936914

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7023314753322143744/

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Beware of Who Will Cut Your Scalp in a Hair Transplant – Live Stream Replay

-What is the ISHRS Fight the FIGHT Campaign and why it was created?
-What is a safe hair transplant surgery?
-What points should a patient keep in mind when making a decision?
-What should be the criteria for choosing the doctor?
-What should the doctor be doing in the hair transplant surgery?
-What are the potential risks of the surgery?
-What steps various governments are taking to ensure patient safety?

Victim of Black Market Hair Transplant Clinic Shares His Story

This case is presented by a victim of a black market hair transplant clinic. He contacted the ISHRS directly after finding the Fight the FIGHT campaign microsite and wishes to tell his story publicly to help others be aware. A video interview (hiding his identity) was conducted by the ISHRS after he reached out to us wanting to share his …

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