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International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) 2015 Practice Census Facts and Figures

An estimated 397,048 surgical hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide in 2014 (a 28% increase from 2012)

  • In the United States, 112,409 hair restoration procedures were performed
  • In Canada, 5,488 hair restoration procedures were performed o In Mexico/Central & South America, 28,456 hair restoration procedures were performed
  • In Europe, 46,849 hair restoration procedures were performed o In Asia, 143,239 hair restoration procedures were performed o In Australia, 3,724 hair restoration procedures were performed o In the Middle East, 56,883 hair restoration procedures were performed

Estimated Surgical Hair Restoration Worldwide Market Size
Based on the estimated number of 397,048 hair restoration procedures performed in 2014, multiplied by the average fee* charged to patients for a procedure, the estimated worldwide market for hair restoration was calculated as follows (expressed here in various currencies).
This is a 28% increase since 2012.
• $ 2,472,332,531 USD (U.S. Dollars)
• $ 3,243,082,197 AUD (Australian Dollars)
• R$ 7,769,181,361 BRL (Brazil Real)
• $ 3,077,386,471 CAD (Canadian Dollars)
• € 2,225,840,977 EUR (European Euros)
• $ 19,166,832,114 HKD (Hong Kong Dollars)
• 158,528,434,200 INR (Indian Rupees)
• ¥ 310,606,552,827 JPY (Japanese Yen)
• ₩ 2,779,470,400,966 KRW (Korean Won)
• $ 38,837,130,025 MXN (Mexican Peso)
• SR 9,271,617,840 SAR (Saudi Riyal)
*The “average fee” charged for a procedure reported by survey participants and used in this calculation represents the overall average fee charged to all patients treated. Since the cost of procedures performed on individual patients may vary depending on the number of grafts and several other factors, the “average fee” as it related to this survey did not represent what all patients would expect to pay for a procedure, and should not be construed as a typical price for a hair restoration procedure.
Extrapolated Number of Hair Restoration Surgical & Non-Surgical Patients Worldwide
The extrapolated worldwide number of hair restoration patients treated in 2014 was approximately 1,055,480 (358,109 surgical patients and 697,372 non-surgical patients) – a 9% increase from 2012

  • In the United States, 244,207 hair restoration patients were treated
  • In Canada, 21,028 hair restoration patients were treated
  • In Mexico/Central & South America, 120,767 hair restoration
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  • In Europe, 100,530 hair restoration patients were treated
  • In Asia, 427,709 hair restoration patients were treated
  • In Australia, 15,867 hair restoration patients were treated
  • In the Middle East, 125,372 hair restoration patients were treated

By Age and Gender

  • In 2014, 84.7% of all hair restoration surgical patients worldwide were male
  • In 2014, 15.3% of all hair restoration surgical patients worldwide were female
  • Since 2006, the proportion of female surgical hair restoration patients worldwide increased 11%
  • In 2014, 59.9% of all non-surgical hair restoration patients worldwide were male
  • In 2014, 40.1% of all non-surgical hair restoration patients worldwide were female
  • In 2014, more than half of both male and female surgical patients worldwide fell between the ages of 30 to 49 years old, 58.6% and 54.7% respectively

Trends by Country
Of the estimated 397,048 hair restoration procedures performed worldwide in 2014:

  • Mexico/Central & South America experienced the biggest increase in the number of procedures, with 28,456 procedures performed in 2014 (an 82% increase from 2012)
  • Since 2006, the number of hair restoration procedures around the world jumped 76 percent by 2014
  • From 2006 to 2014, the Middle East saw the largest increase (363%) in the number of procedures
  • From 2006 to 2014, Mexico/Central & South America experienced the second largest increase (167%) in the number of procedures

Trends by Recipient Area
From 2012 to 2014, hair restoration procedures performed on non-scalp areas jumped in every category worldwide.
Facial (moustache/beard) procedures increased 196% o Chest procedures increased 170%
Eyelash procedures increased 90%
Pubic procedures increased 62%
Eyebrow procedures increased 52%
 

  • Asia conducted the largest amount of eyelash (1,256), eyebrow (7,515), facial hair restorations (4,199), chest (491) and pubic (706) hair restoration procedures.
  • The largest increase in facial hair restoration procedures from 2012 to 2014 occurred in Mexico/Central & South America (814%), followed by Europe (297%).
  • When members were asked which of the following non-scalp hair restoration procedure sites males and females were most interested in discussing, the majority of members reported women were most interested in discussing eyebrow procedures (92.2%). Men were most interested in discussing facial (63.8%) or eyebrow (31.5%) procedures.

Notice: Please refer to the full report of the 2015 ISHRS Practice Census, located at:
https://www.ishrs.org/statistics-research.htm.
The objective of the survey was to gather reliable statistics with regard to the volume of hair restoration procedures performed, patient demographics, surgical techniques, treatments used, and other practice dynamics. The margin of error for the sample is plus or minus 4.9 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.
 
The ISHRS commissioned Relevant Research, Inc. of Chicago, IL, USA, to help develop the survey instrument, collect the data, analyze the findings, and prepare the summary report. Relevant Research, Inc. is an independent survey research company specializing in surveys and statistical programs for professional societies and trade associations. All data collected from ISHRS members was kept completely confidential by Relevant Research, Inc.
The 2015 ISHRS Practice Census is published by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and is a compilation of information provided solely by participating physicians. The information published in this survey was developed from actual historical information and does not include any projected information. Neither Relevant Research, Inc. nor ISHRS has verified the accuracy, completeness or suitability of any information provided here, and ISHRS does not recommend, encourage, or endorse any particular use of the information reported in this survey. ISHRS makes no warranty, guarantee or representation whatsoever and assumes no liability or responsibility in connection with the use or misuse of this survey.

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Am I a Candidate for a Robotic Hair Transplant

Most people are a candidate for hair transplant surgery. However, in order to properly determine your candidacy for the procedure, an ARTAS physician will need to consider various factors, including age, family history of hair loss, current and projected future hair loss pattern (area of baldness), donor characteristics (laxity and density), and whether or not the goals of the patient can realistically be met.
The best way to find out if you are a candidate for a hair restoration procedure is to go to a surgeon that specializes in hair restoration. The answer will depend on the cause of your hair loss, your age, the stability of your donor supply, how extensive you hair loss is, your expectations and a number of other important factors that will be taken into account.
It’s important to have realistic expectations before undergoing a hair transplant procedure.
Remember there is a finite amount of donor hair that can be moved to the thinning areas of the scalp. If that hair isn’t used in an efficient manner the outcome of the procedure might not meet your expectations.  Every patient is examined on a case-by-case basis, but here are some general types of patients that are great candidates for hair transplants:

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The best candidates for hair restoration surgery are:

  • Men who have been losing their hair due to Male Pattern Baldness for more than five years or who have progressed to a Norwood class 3 or above.
  • Men with realistic expectations and who understand that their hair loss might continue to progress even if they are taking prescription medication to stop the progression.
  • Men who have been balding for many years and who’s pattern has stabilized and are interested in just adding some hair to provide a more youthful appearance.
  • Men and women who have lost hair due to trauma or burns
  • Men and women who have lost hair due to other cosmetic procedures such as face-lifts.

Some women are candidates for hair restoration surgery. They are:

  • Women who have suffered hair loss due to mechanical or traction alopecia (non-hormonal).
  • Women who have had previous cosmetic or plastic surgery and are concerned about hair loss around the incision sites.
  • Women who have a distinct pattern of baldness, similar to that of male pattern baldness. This includes hairline recession, vertex thinning (on the crown or top of the scalp), and a donor area that is not affected by androgenetic alopecia.
  • Women who suffer hair loss due to trauma, including burn victims, scarring from accidents, and chemical burns.
  • Women with alopecia marginalis, a condition that looks very similar to traction alopecia.

Hair Restoration is available for many areas, not just the head, although that is the most common place.  We also do hair restoration for eyelashes, eyebrows and beards.
Please visit the website of Dr. Bishara, who specializes in Hair Restoration, Robotic Hair Transplants and Plastic Surgery at www.MarkBisharaMD.com or call our office at (817) 473-2120.
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6 Ways to Thicken and Lengthen Your Hair

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Small enough to hide under any Eugenia Kim beret, the diode-laced LaserCap delivers a low-level laser light proven to increase the cellular energy produced in mitochondria, enhancing growth. 
“It’s virtually identical to the treatments we used to give in the office using a $100,000 machine,” Bauman says of the effective (but pricey, at $3,000) chapeau.
After 30-minute sessions every other day, “Most people will have a 15 to 30 percent improvement in hair mass in the weaker zones within 90 days.”
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ELLE’s annual roundup of age-defying breakthroughs will have you looking better than your #flashbackfriday from head to toe, but here, we’re focusing on hair products particularly. Because as too many of us know, it’s not just your skin that can age you, and it’s not just guys that have thinning hair problems. Below, our favorite shortcuts to thicker, longer hair, from serums to foams to laser treatments.
Turn Up the Volume
“It’s easier to hold on to hair than to regrow it, so I get patients into treatment as early as possible,” says dermatologist Nicole Rogers, MD. Minoxidil, the derm world’s favorite OTC hair-loss medication, can now be found in more than just Rogaine. “Major hair product companies are realizing how important minoxidil is to women,” says Rogers of the ingredient, which works by making the hair follicle wider and sparking regrowth within six months of use. Meanwhile, we can thank the car industry for a short-term fix. L’Oréal Paris Volume Filler Fiber Amplifying Concentrate contains a thickening agent inspired by the technology used to fix cracked windshields. The brand’s patented Filloxane molecule changes from a liquid to a solid, penetrating the hair fiber and immediately plumping it from within.
Self-Service
Platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) hair-growth treatments—during which a patient’s blood is processed via centrifuge to concentrate the plasma, then shallowly syringed into the scalp—are getting a boost with human placental tissue. Hair restoration specialists inject a patient’s own blood and removes the platelets and plasma. On average, 90 percent of patients with early-stage hair loss will experience a 20 percent increase in volume and coverage.
Light Show
Small enough to hide under any Eugenia Kim beret, the diode-laced LaserCap delivers a low-level laser light proven to increase the cellular energy produced in mitochondria, enhancing growth. “It’s virtually identical to the treatments we used to give in the office using a $100,000 machine,” Bauman says of the effective (but pricey, at $3,000) chapeau. After 30-minute sessions every other day, “Most people will have a 15 to 30 percent improvement in hair mass in the weaker zones within 90 days.”

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  1. Alterna Caviar Clinical Daily Densifying Foam lessens daily strand loss ($36, nordstrom.com)
  2. Pantene Expert Hair Regrowth Treatment stimulates follicles with minoxidil ($23, target.com)
  3. Instantly amp up body with Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Serum ($30, oscarblandi.com)
  4. Biologique Recherche Complexe Cegaba+Bioproline tonic works to boost hair density. (Price upon request, biologique-recherche.us)
  5. L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Volume Filler Amplifying Concentrate is like Restylane for hair ($7, lorealparisusa.com)
  6. Renessence Follicle Forever Serum prevents loss with a patented peptide ($85, joyus.com)

This article appeared in the October issue of ELLE magazine.

 

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The Truth Behind the Biggest Hair Loss Myths

It’s estimated that over 80 million Americans struggle with hair loss, so you can see why there are so many rumors out there about what causes it. That’s why, in honor of National Hair Loss Awareness Month, we’ve compiled some of the biggest myths surrounding hair loss and uncovered the truth behind them. Have you heard any of these?
Myth: The mother passes down the baldness gene to her child.
Truth: The inherited form of thinning hair is passed down by both sides of the family, like pieces of a puzzle, that fit together and form the gene. How that puzzle assembles will dictate if your hair will stay or go.
Myth: Only men suffer from hair loss.
Truth: Women are also at risk for female patterned hair loss, typically called androgenetic alopecia. It most common begins in a woman’s 50s, but can also start as early as the teens. Female pattern hair loss is a hereditary condition that affects approximately 30 million women. When a hair is shed, it typically grows back by a hair that is equal in size. However, for women with female pattern hair loss the new hair is finer and eventually quits growing altogether.
Myth: Washing your hair too much will cause thinning.
Truth: It’s typical to shed about 100 hairs per day—new ones will replace these hairs during the growth cycle. However, if you notice more hairs come out, it’s most likely caused by something like Alopecia, stress or genetics—not your shampoo. See your board-certified dermatologist for advice to find out the real cause, but don’t cut back on washing your hair. If you cut back on shampooing it may cause buildup on the scalp, resulting in even more hair in the drain the next time you shower.
Myth: Pulling a gray hair out will make more grow.
Truth: While this isn’t true, you should avoid doing it. It’s good to keep as many hairs intact as possible, gray or not. Accept it or color it, but don’t pluck it.
Myth: Wearing a hat can cause hair loss.
Truth: There’s no truth in this one either. In fact, wearing a hat is recommended to protect your often-neglected scalp from the sun. Sun damage won’t necessarily cause hair loss unless there is a scar caused from a severe sunburn.
If you’re dealing with fine and thinning hair, try an at-home system like Low Level Laser Technology. For those looking to treat hair loss, talk to your doctor about the best hair-loss treatments available for your specific symptoms.
This Information is Brought to you Courtesy of Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
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Se estima que más de 80 millones de estadounidenses luchan con la pérdida del cabello, por lo que se puede ver por qué hay tantos rumores por ahí acerca de qué lo causa. Es por eso que, en honor al Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la pérdida de cabello, hemos recopilado algunos de los mayores mitos que rodean a la pérdida de cabello y descubrimos la verdad detrás de ellos. ¿Has escuchado alguno de estos?
Mito: La madre pasa por el gen de la calvicie a su hijo.Verdad: La forma hereditaria de adelgazamiento del cabello se transmite por ambos lados de la familia, como las piezas de un rompecabezas, que encajan entre sí y forman el gen. ¿Cómo que ensambla rompecabezas dictarán si su pelo se mantenga o vaya.
Mito: Sólo los hombres sufren de pérdida de cabello.Verdad: Las mujeres también corren el riesgo de pérdida de cabello femenino estampado, normalmente llamada alopecia androgenética. Comienza más común en los años 50 de una mujer, pero también puede comenzar tan temprano como a los adolescentes. Mujer pérdida de cabello es una condición hereditaria que afecta a aproximadamente 30 millones de mujeres. Cuando se elimina un pelo, normalmente crece de nuevo por un pelo que es igual en tamaño. Sin embargo, para las mujeres con pérdida de cabello de patrón femenino el nuevo pelo es más fino y con el tiempo deja de crecer en conjunto.
Mito: Lavarse el pelo demasiado causará adelgazamiento.Verdad: Es típico de arrojar unos 100 pelos por los días de nuevo reemplazará estos pelos durante el ciclo de crecimiento. Sin embargo, si se observa más pelos salen, es más probable que sea causado por algo como la alopecia, el estrés o la genética, no su champú. Consulte a su dermatólogo certificado por el consejo de asesoramiento para encontrar la causa real, pero no recortar en lavarse el pelo. Si se corta de nuevo en el champú que puede causar la acumulación en el cuero cabelludo, lo que resulta en más pelo en el desagüe la próxima vez que te duchas.
Mito: Tracción de un cabo canas hará que más crecen.Verdad: Si bien esto no es así, se debe evitar hacerlo. Es bueno tener tantos pelos intacta posible, gris o no. Acéptalo o colorearlo, pero no arrancarlo.
Mito: Usar un sombrero puede causar pérdida de cabello.Verdad: No hay ninguna verdad en éste tampoco. De hecho, se recomienda el uso de un sombrero para proteger su cuero cabelludo a menudo descuidado del sol. El daño solar no necesariamente causa la pérdida del cabello a menos que haya una cicatriz causada por una quemadura grave.
Si usted está tratando con fino y adelgazamiento del cabello, trate de un sistema en el hogar como la tecnología láser de baja intensidad. Para aquellos que buscan para tratar la pérdida de cabello, hable con su médico acerca de los mejores tratamientos de pérdida de cabello para los síntomas específicos.
Esta información se ponga a usted Cortesía del Dr. Bishara y La Cirugía Plástica y Paragon Med Spa

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Hair Restoration for Men and Women

WHAT IS HAIR RESTORATION?

Hair restoration includes the surgical and non-surgical methods used to counteract or slow symptoms of hair loss in men and women. Methods may be used individually or in combination to produce the desired results depending on a person’s needs. Finding the right hair restoration solution can be difficult. It’s an important decision that can improve your life in unimaginable ways. But one size does not fit all types of hair loss.

FOR MEN

Getting straight answers about hair loss treatments for men can be almost as frustrating as losing your hair.
Some guys are great candidates for hair transplant surgery, others prefer the lifestyle advantages of the hair replacement process, and some simply want to prevent their existing hair from thinning any further. No matter what kind of hair loss you have, it’s an ongoing process that changes over time.
Dr. Mark Bishara’s office offers a variety of treatment options, including non-surgical and surgical.

FOR WOMEN

Millions of women suffer from hair loss, more than 30 million in the U.S. alone. And while most treatments available today seem to be designed with men in mind, the good news is that there are safe, proven treatments designed especially for women.
Women’s hair–and women’s experiences with hair loss–are very different. That’s why Dr. Bishara will first assess why you are having hair loss and what option we can do to help you.

HAIR RESTORATION OPTIONS:

PROPECIA® (Finasteride)

PROPECIA® is available by prescription from Dr. Mark Bishara and is a once-a-day pill developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss, a hereditary condition that causes receding hairlines, thinning and/or balding on the top and front of the scalp. This product is proven effective for treating hair loss in MEN ONLY.  Some women are candidates for Propecia (finasteride).

LOW LEVEL LASER TECHNOLOGY (LLLT)

The low- level laser therapy treatment is also known as “The Cold Laser”. The laser light generated by low-powered (cold) lasers has recently come into use as a non-surgical hair restoration treatment for patten hair loss.
The LaserCap® using Low Level Laser Technology (LLLT) can help men and women of all ages who suffer from hair loss by emitting pulses of laser light energy to the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles and improve blood circulation in the area, encouraging hair growth once again.

ROBOTIC HAIR TRANSPLANTS- THE ARTAS SYSTEM

Dr. Bishara uses the ARTAS System, which is an interactive, computer assisted equipment employs image guidance to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting. Performed in both of Dr. Bishara’s offices (Mansfield & Southlake), FUE robotic hair transplant moves healthy, functioning follicles to the areas of the patient’s scalp most impacted by baldness. The implanted hairs develop their own blood supply, begin to grow and new hairs are seen a few months after the procedure has taken place. New hair continues to grow over the course of a full year, making the change in the patient’s appearance gradually noticeable to others. Healing time is short, and there is no resultant linear scar as happens with other methods of hair restoration, because there is no incision.   This procedure is done on men and women.
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Hair loss is a condition that occurs as a result of a side-effect of medication, aging, genetics, and traumatic injury to the scalp with scarring. Hair loss affects both men and women of all ages. This condition may cause pattern baldness, patchy spots or thinned hair.
Dr. Mark Bishara offers a wide range of comprehensive hair restoration procedures, which are highly effective. The best treatment option for each patient depends on the location, cause, and extent of hair loss. We will take the time to evaluate each patient, discuss his/her individual goals and together develop a personalized treatment plan using one of our many successful hair loss treatment options.  Please contact our office at (817) 473-2120 for further information or visit our website at www.MarkBisharaMD.com.
 

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