The Cost of Hair Transplants

POSTED 01/19/10 Learn about what to expect of the cost of hair transplants and compare the prices of other hair loss clinics. Contact us to learn about our special discounted rate for the 2010 Winter. More »

5 Common Myths About Hair Loss

POSTED 01/11/10 Shed some light on your shedding hair. Learn 5 common misconceptions about hair loss and its cause. More »

New Year’s Resolutions & Successful Hair Restoration

POSTED 01/05/10 With the new year comes resolutions, a time for looking back at the past and defining how you want to move forward; where you'd like your life to go, what you'd like to change, how you'd like to feel in the future and what steps to make to achieve that. More »

IHSG gets into Twitter

POSTED 12/15/09 While twitter may seem like old news, International Hair Surgical Group has just recently joined the bandwagon. Follow us here:@restorationhair »

Donor Harvesting Techniques for Hair Transplantation

POSTED 12/10/09 A number of different techniques are available for harvesting hair follicles during hair transplantation, each with it's own advantages and disadvantages. Regardless of which donor harvesting technique is employed, the proper extraction of the hair follicle is paramount to ensure the viability of the transplanted hair and avoid transection, the cutting of the hair shaft from the hair follicle. More »

The Art & Science of Hair Restoration

POSTED 10/27/09 One of the most critical aspects of hair transplant surgery is the design of the hairline, requiring both an understanding of the patient’s own natural hairline and artistry on the part of the surgeon. More»

Hair Loss Lasers for Hair Restoration

POSTED 10/24/09 Hair loss lasers are now an FDA approved treatment for male pattern hair loss. Learn more about hair loss laser technology and the HairMax LaserComb and find answers to the most frequently asked questions about hair loss lasers.More»

All About Propecia®

POSTED 10/16/09 The drug finasteride (marketed as Proscar for symptoms of prostate enlargement) has been available for years. In 1998 it was approved for use in male pattern hair loss, and has been formulated as an oral, one milligram tablet called Propecia (versus the five milligram Proscar).More»

From the Desk of Dr. John Schwinning: Hair Conference Summary

POSTED 08/06/09 Dr. Schwinning’s rundown of the most prominent issues at the 2009 international hair conference in Amsterdam including laser hair combs, cloning, megasessions, and more. More »

Dr. Schwinning Chosen to Serve on Hair Transplantation Panel

POSTED 08/02/09 Among discussions and presentations on the latest research and approaches to hair loss, Dr. Schwinning was chosen as one of four hair restoration physicians to preside over a panel discussion on hairline design and technique at the 17th Annual Scientific Meeting in Amsterdam. More»

IHSG's Hair Restoration Clinic Has Moved

POSTED 07/09/09 IHSG has a new office location: 1381 Route 1 South, Edison, NJ 08837. With convenient, easy access off of Route 1 South nearby Menlo Park Mall and complete interior renovations, the new facility has several improvements. View the new hair restoration facility location in New Jersey. For directions simply enter your address into the module provided on the right.

Choosing a Hair Loss Physician and Hair Restoration Specialist

POSTED 04/22/09 Keeping informed and knowing what to look for when researching hair restoration procedures can make a huge difference in your hair loss solution. Here are a few helpful tips on how to find the best hair transplant doctor and what to look out for when thinking about hair restoration. More »

From the Desk of Dr. John Schwinning

POSTED 04/21/09 Deciding on hair restoration surgery can be daunting. With all the information available about varying hair loss solutions, not to mention the number of seemingly prolific hair loss clinics, it can be overwhelming. What to do and where to go is a decision that should be weighed carefully, my hope is to share some of my own personal experiences and knowledge and perhaps shed some light or at least help clear away some of the hair loss information clutter. More »

ISHRS Announces 17th Annual Scientific Meeting in Amsterdam

POSTED 04/20/09 The ISHRS Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands this year beginning July 22nd-26th 2009. The premier meeting in the field of hair restoration surgery, the conference is designed to meet the educational needs of its members by providing practice-oriented, scientific lectures and seminars across all areas of hair transplantation. Full Article »

Follicular Unit Extraction, a Hot Topic

POSTED 03/17/09 One of the newest and most talked about method in hair transplantation is a procedure known as follicular unit extraction and transplantation, commonly known referred to as FUE. Learn More about FUE»