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The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is the leading authority on hair loss treatmen

We are here to help you understand how to deal with the stress associated with losing your hair and to help you find the best solutions as a result. The ISHRS is made up of more than 1,000 of the top hair restoration surgeons and hair loss professionals throughout the world - we have members in more than 60 countries who specialize in a number of different hair restoration and hair loss areas. Thi

s page was created to provide you with useful videos, photos, articles and other information to help you best understand hair loss and what options are available to treat or restore your hair as a result. We'd also like to invite you to join us on our Hair Loss Discussion Forum located on our website at - http://www.ishrs.org/forum

Thanks for joining us here and we look forward to assisting in any way we can! My best,

Matt Batt
Integrated Communications Manager
ISHRS
[email protected]

06/12/2026

Los invitamos a nuestro webinar en Español, donde abordaremos IA en restauración capilar: aplicaciones prácticas, ética, diagnóstico e innovación.

🗓️ Fecha: sábado 11 de julio de 2026
⏰ Hora: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CDMX | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CDT/Chicago
Costo: Miembros ISHRS – Gratis | Miembros pendientes – $25 USD | No miembros – $25 USD
Con el Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez como moderador y el Dr. Luis Nader como co-moderador.

Regístrate y revisa el programa: https://ishrs.org/es/webinar-julio-2026/

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

We invite you to our Spanish webinar titled - AI in Hair Restoration:
Ethics, Diagnostics, Surgical Innovation, and Practical Applications

🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. CDMX | 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. CDT/Chicago
Pricing: ISHRS Members – Free | Pending Members – $25 USD | Non-members – $25 USD

Featuring Dr. Alejandro Gonzalez as Moderator and Dr. Luis Nader as Co-Moderator.
Registration and details here: https://ishrs.org/spanish-webinar-july-2026/

06/10/2026

Registration is open for our next CME webinar, “Complications in Hair Transplant Surgery: Real World Management,” taking place June 24, 2026, live via Zoom.

Moderator: Dr. Seema Garg, MBBS, MSc, FISHRS | India
Co-Moderator: Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash, BM, FISHRS | Australia

This 2.5-hour live webinar is designed to provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of complications encountered in modern hair transplant practice. As hair restoration surgery continues to evolve with advanced techniques such as FUE and FUT, the spectrum of complications has also become more nuanced and technique-sensitive.

Get all the registration and program details here: https://ishrs.org/cme-webinar-june-2026/

06/03/2026

The ISHRS 2026 Rome Live Surgery Workshop brought together education, innovation, and international collaboration as faculty and attendees from across the world gathered in Rome for a day of immersive surgical learning.

From FUT and FUE techniques to eyebrow transplantation and emerging technologies, participants gained firsthand insight into the clinical decision-making, technical nuances, and surgical philosophies that drive successful outcomes in hair restoration surgery.

A special thank you to our Chairs, Dr. Laura Caicedo Albarello and Dr. Bruno Ferreira, and to our distinguished faculty members for sharing their expertise and helping create an exceptional educational experience:

Maria Asensi-Bertomeu, MD | Spain
Edward Ball, BMBS, FISHRS | United Kingdom
Christian N. Bisanga, MD | Belgium
Vincenzo Gambino, MD, FISHRS | Italy
Hans Heinicke, MD | Spain
Chiara Insalaco, MD, PhD | Italy
Sofía Londoño, MD | Colombia
Andrea Manfreda, MD | Italy
Bruno Pinto Gonçalves, MD, MSc | Portugal
Asim Shahmalak, MBBS, FISHRS | United Kingdom
Piero Tesauro, MD, PhD | Italy
Marco Toscani, MD, PhD | Italy
María Ximena Vila, MD | Spain
Conradin von Albertini, MD, FISHRS | Switzerland
Georgios Zontos, MD, MSc, PhD, FISHRS | Greece

Swipe through to see highlights from Rome and read the full recap at the link in our bio:
https://ishrs.org/live-surgery-workshop-2026/

05/27/2026

Black market hair transplant clinics continue to be a growing concern worldwide. According to the ISHRS 2025 Practice Census, 59% of ISHRS members reported there are black market hair transplant clinics in their cities - up from 51% in 2021.

The survey also found that the average percentage of repair cases due to previous black market hair transplants was 10%, highlighting the real impact unsafe and unregulated procedures can have on patients.

We remain committed to raising awareness about the importance of patient safety and physician-led hair transplant surgery.

View the full Practice Census results: https://ishrs.org/2025-practice-census/

05/22/2026

Registration for our next ISHRS 2026 CME webinar is now open.

Topic: Scalp Tissue Quality and Laxity: Impact on Surgical Planning and Outcomes
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Moderator: Timothy Carman, MD, FISHRS | USA
Co-Moderator: Chiara Insalaco, MD, PhD | Italy

This 2.5-hour live webinar, Scalp Tissue Quality and Laxity: Impact on Surgical Planning and Outcomes, is designed to summarize the core clinical practices that should serve as the standard of care in the assessment and management of the wide variety of scalp presentations encountered in donor harvesting.

The session will cover objective evaluation of scalp tissue, strategies for managing challenging presentations in both FUE and FUT harvest selection, and the realities of operating on tissue affected by inflammation, trauma, or low density.

By revisiting these critical topics, participants will gain a greater appreciation for the importance of staying current in fundamental tissue management techniques that help preserve the gold standard of quality outcomes, making hair transplant procedures both surgically and artistically successful.

Register here: https://ishrs.org/cme-webinar-june-6-2026/

05/14/2026

Clinical Perspectives on Minoxidil for Hair Loss

Minoxidil is an FDA-approved topical treatment designed to stabilize androgenetic alopecia by extending the hair growth cycle and increasing follicle diameter. Consistent daily application is required to preserve hair density and maintain therapeutic results, as benefits typically diminish upon discontinuation.

For a comprehensive overview of efficacy, application guidelines, and clinical considerations, visit the full resource:
https://ishrs.org/patients/treatments-for-hair-loss/medications/minoxidil/

(Clinical content and images updated with contributions from Dr. Marco Barusco)

05/04/2026

Only a few days left to register for the live ISHRS CME webinar taking place this Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Topic: Advanced Hair Transplant Revision Surgery: Principles, Strategies, and Complex Case Management
Moderator: Ximena Vila, MD | Spain
Co-moderator: Felix Popescu, MD | Romania

Learning objectives:
-Recognize appropriate surgical indications for each patient
-Evaluate the donor area in depth, estimate donor capacity, and minimize donor site scarring
-Develop a thoughtful surgical strategy
-Apply problem-solving approaches to complex cases
-Manage challenging revision patients

View registration and program details: https://ishrs.org/cme-webinar-may-6th-2026/

04/21/2026

Get ready to refine your surgical techniques in hair transplantation - live.

The ISHRS Europe 2026 Live Surgery Workshop, in collaboration with the Italian Society for Hair Science and Restoration / Società Italiana di Tricologia (S.I.Tri.) is just around the corner!

Observe leading European surgeons in real time and how they approach complex cases, select techniques, and execute with precision.

Gain insights into:
-Surgical decision-making
-Advanced techniques and tools
-Case design and intraoperative adjustments
And much more!

This is an immersive experience designed for physicians looking to elevate their results.

Rome, Italy | May 24, 2026
Limited spots available.

View program, amazing faculty line up and registration details here: https://ishrs.org/europe-lsw-2026/

04/19/2026

Hair restoration trends are evolving - and so are patient needs.

📊 According to the ISHRS 2025 Practice Census, 40% of members reported an increase in transgender hair transplant procedures in 2024, reflecting a growing demand for gender-affirming care.

Additional global insights:

-The average ISHRS physician treated 668 patients in 2024 (surgical + non-surgical)
-Non-surgical treatments continue to rise, with strong growth since 2021
-Hair loss remains primarily driven by genetic factors (70.9%), but patient motivations are increasingly diverse

As the field advances, inclusivity, innovation, and physician-led care remain at the center of delivering safe, personalized outcomes.

View the full practice census here: https://ishrs.org/2025-practice-census/

04/01/2026

There are only 3 FDA-cleared treatments for hair loss.
Most patients know two of them.

Low level laser therapy, also known as red light therapy or photobiomodulation, has been clinically used since the 1960s. No side effects. FDA-cleared for both safety and efficacy. And when combined with minoxidil or finasteride, the results are multiplicative, not just additive.

Dr. Bob Leonard has been using it in his practice for 35 years. His clinical observations: 90% stabilization of hair loss progression. 60% regrowth of miniaturized hairs.

Dr. Sara Wasserbauer puts it simply: "It's not smoke and mirrors. It's one of those things we have scientific evidence for really working."

Watch the full 30 minute video discussion with Dr. Leonard and Dr. Wasserbauer: https://ishrs.org/low-level-laser-therapy-hair-loss/

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