I just recently came back from the Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting in Seoul - Korea. The meeting was well attended with 250 surgeons there to find out the most up to date information concerning hair loss treatments. Of particular interest to me were the talks referencing the influence of the recipient site on the growth rate of the transplanted hair. Original research was performed in Korea more than 10 years ago and showed the surprising result that, contrary to our initial belief, the body site where the transplanted hair is placed influences and changes the future...

A large amount of internet and media interest has recently focused on claims of persistent sexual side-effects long after discontinuing the use of Propecia (finasteride) hairloss medication. A study published by Irwig in 2011 suggested the occurence a high incidence of long-term sexual side effects in some Propecia users. It should however be noted that this study was not a study of Propecia users in the general population, but a sample of men already claiming to have long-term side effects.  While not wishing to cast doubt on these patient claims, I do find them somewhat surprising. In over 14 years...

There has recently been some publicity about persistent sexual side effects from the use of finasteride (e.g. Propecia, Proscar, Finasta, Finnicar) tablets. The reports correctly state that a small percentage of patients can get sexual side effects. What

A recent trend for male patients is the desire to wear short hair after surgery. With this we have received many enquiries at our Sydney Hair Loss Treatment Clinic about whether this is possible.  The good news is that this can be achieved because the modern donor technique overlaps the donor area skin edges while stitching allows hair to grow back through the scar. This is called the trichophytic technique and almost always creates an excellent result that is almost undetectable, even with a very short number 2 cut! Some patients request the ability to shave their head after the...

There has been a lot of interest in low powered laser devices and their effect on hair loss. Recent research suggests that it has a stimulatory effect on hair follicles. This could be an effective secondary (i.e. additional) treatment for hair loss in patients who are balding or thinning. It certainly also may be effective in seasonal increased hair shedding (a moult).   However, the delivery system and amount of laser exposure is critical to the chances of success. A new device called the Lasercap,  applies 224 laser lights continuously to the scalp in the comfort of your own home....