International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery - ISHRS

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery - ISHRS 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]

08/24/2026

ISHRS World Congress Chair, Maxim Chumak, MD, FISHRS, shares a special message with the global hair restoration community, appropriately, from just outside the Brazil pavilion at Disney EPCOT.

This year’s theme, Where Integrity Meets Excellence, is reflected throughout a scientific program designed to bring together strong science, surgical education, innovation, open discussion, and the exchange of ideas among colleagues from around the world.

From scientific studies and surgical techniques to focused sessions, debates, challenging cases, emerging technologies, and opportunities for meaningful interaction with faculty and colleagues, Rio will bring the global hair restoration community together for three exceptional days of learning and connection.

As Dr. Chumak says, “Brazil is waiting for us.”

Join us at the ISHRS 34th World Congress in Rio de Janeiro, October 15–17, 2026.
Register before advanced registration rate ends: https://34thannual.org/

08/24/2026

¿Qué papel puede desempeñar el trasplante capilar en la feminización facial?

Acompáñanos el 26 de agosto junto a Alba Reyes, MD, FISHRS, durante el webinar en español de la ISHRS, Trasplante capilar en mujeres y hombres transgénero: integración del abordaje quirúrgico, médico y psicológico.

La Dra. Reyes presentará “Reconstrucción del marco capilar femenino en pacientes masculino a femenino”, y explicará cómo la restauración capilar puede ir mucho más allá de bajar la línea del cabello para contribuir a crear un marco facial más femenino. Abordará la importancia de los puntos de referencia anatómicos, el diseño de la región temporal y el respeto por la dirección y el flujo natural del cabello.

El webinar reunirá a expertos de distintas disciplinas para ofrecer una perspectiva integral sobre la restauración capilar y la atención del paciente transgénero.

📅 Miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2026

⏰ 9:00 a.m. CDMX | 10:00 a.m. CDT

🌐 Webinar presentado en español

Regístrate hoy y acompáñanos: https://ishrs.org/es/webinar-agosto-2026/

Translation in English:

What role can hair transplantation play in facial feminization?

Join Alba Reyes, MD, FISHRS, on August 26 for the ISHRS Spanish-language webinar, Hair Transplantation in Transgender Women and Men: Integrating Surgical, Medical, and Psychological Care.

Dr. Reyes will present “Reconstruction of the Female Hairline Framework in Male-to-Female Patients,” exploring how hair restoration can go beyond lowering the hairline to help create a more feminine facial frame. She will discuss the importance of anatomical reference points, temporal area design, and respecting the natural direction and flow of the hair.

The webinar brings together experts from multiple disciplines for an integrated discussion of hair restoration and care for transgender patients.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM CDMX | 10:00 AM CDT

🌐 Webinar presented in Spanish

Register today to join us: https://ishrs.org/spanish-webinar-august-2026

Hair restoration is continually evolving. Staying current means understanding what is changing and deciding what belongs...
08/21/2026

Hair restoration is continually evolving. Staying current means understanding what is changing and deciding what belongs in your practice.

Join us at the ISHRS 34th World Congress where you can learn about evolving surgical techniques, medical therapies, regenerative medicine, clinical research, digital planning and new approaches to familiar surgical challenges.

Hear the evidence. See different approaches. Learn how colleagues are applying new ideas in clinical practice.

Join us October 15–17, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro! Advanced registration rate ends soon.
For program, pre-courses and registration details, visit the Congress website: https://34thannual.org/

08/12/2026

After years in academic medicine and attending medical conferences across specialties, Dr. Han describes the ISHRS World Congress as “one of the best, if not the best” conferences he has attended.

For him, the value comes from learning alongside hair restoration physicians from around the world, sharing different approaches, expanding perspectives, and seeing how colleagues apply techniques, technology, and science to improve patient outcomes.

If you are a physician beginning your journey in hair restoration, this is a community where you can learn, connect, and grow alongside colleagues.
Join us this October in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ISHRS 34th World Congress - Where Integrity Meets Excellence.

Registration and program here: https://34thannual.org

08/11/2026

Acompáñenos en el próximo webinar en español de la ISHRS:
Trasplante capilar en mujeres y hombres transgénero: integración del abordaje quirúrgico, médico y psicológico

La restauración capilar en pacientes transgénero requiere un enfoque individualizado y multidisciplinario. Expertos abordarán las consideraciones médicas y psicológicas, la terapia hormonal, la selección de pacientes y las estrategias quirúrgicas de restauración capilar en mujeres y hombres transgénero.

📅 miércoles 26 de agosto de 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. CDMX / 10:00 a.m. CDT/Chicago
🌎 Presentado en español

Cuota de inscripción: miembros de la ISHRS – gratis | miembros pendientes de la ISHRS – $25 USD | No miembros – $25 USD

Regístrese y participe en esta importante conversación:
https://ishrs.org/es/webinar-agosto-2026/

English Translation:
Join us for the next ISHRS Spanish-language webinar:
Hair Transplantation in Transgender Women and Men: Integrating Surgical, Medical, and Psychological Care

Hair restoration in transgender patients requires an individualized, multidisciplinary approach. This webinar will bring together experts to discuss medical and psychological considerations, hormone therapy, patient selection, and surgical hair restoration strategies for transgender women and men.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. CDMX/ 10:00 a.m. CDT/Chicago
🌎 Presented in Spanish

Registration fee: ISHRS Members – Free | Pending ISHRS Members – $25 USD | Non-Members – $25 USD

Register and join the discussion: https://ishrs.org/spanish-webinar-august-2026

Join us for our next CME Webinar on August 19, 2026 on the topic of “Female Hair Transplantation: Advanced Decision Maki...
08/04/2026

Join us for our next CME Webinar on August 19, 2026 on the topic of “Female Hair Transplantation: Advanced Decision Making”

Moderator: Zinaria Williams, MD | USA
Co-Moderator: Sofia Londoño, MD | Colombia

Learning objectives:
-Identify the systemic and local factors that influence patient candidacy and surgical planning in female hair transplantation.
-Describe the limitations and unique challenges of female hair restoration, including donor constraints and cicatricial alopecia.
-Apply aesthetic principles and surgical planning strategies to optimize female hairline design and natural outcomes.
-Evaluate the role of adjunctive therapies, including regenerative medicine and scalp micropigmentation, in improving surgical results.
-Assess the indications, risks, and technical considerations of eyebrow and eyelash transplantation.
-Analyze long-term outcomes and patient satisfaction to refine clinical decision-making and improve patient-centered care in female hair restoration surgery.

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Every ISHRS World Congress welcomes first-time attendees while bringing together friendships that have grown over many y...
07/30/2026

Every ISHRS World Congress welcomes first-time attendees while bringing together friendships that have grown over many years. That balance between new connections and familiar faces is one of the qualities that makes the ISHRS meetings so special.

Professional relationships often begin with a simple introduction. Over time, they become trusted colleagues, mentors, collaborators, and lifelong friends who continue supporting one another throughout their careers.

Known for its warmth and hospitality, Rio de Janeiro provides a memorable setting to strengthen those connections and welcome new members into our global community.

We hope you'll join us in Rio. The strongest professional communities are built one relationship at a time. And the ideas we share often become the ones that make a lasting difference in our practices and the care we provide our patients.

Early bird rate ends tomorrow, July 31.
Visit the Congress website for registration and program details: https://34thannual.org/

07/23/2026

Some of the most valuable learning doesn't happen from the podium, it happens in the conversations between sessions.

In this invitation, Marie Schambach, MD, FISHRS, shares why the ISHRS 34th World Congress continues to be a must-attend Congress for physicians at every stage of their career.

Some of what you will experience at the Congress:

-General Sessions featuring the latest scientific and clinical advances
-Focused Sessions on AI, regenerative therapies, donor management, practice management, corrective surgery, Afro-textured hair restoration, and more
-Daily Debate Sessions with different perspectives on real clinical challenges
-Meet the Experts discussions in a small-group setting
The latest products, services, and technology in the exhibit hall
-Gala reception and awards…plus much more!

Join us this October for three days of education, collaboration, professional growth and some fun in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro!

Early bird rate ends soon on July 31. So don’t delay and register today: https://34thannual.org/

⏳ Early Bird pricing ends July 31st. This is your lowest possible rate to attend the ISHRS 34th World Congress | Rio de...
07/16/2026

⏳ Early Bird pricing ends July 31st. This is your lowest possible rate to attend the ISHRS 34th World Congress | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | October 15–17, 2026

Sharpen your skills, grow your network and transform your practice!

Walk away with:
✅ The latest evidence-based techniques in hair restoration surgery
✅ Direct access to the world's top thought leaders - in the room with you
✅ Real-time debate sessions that challenge and elevate your thinking
✅ Practical pearls from “Meet the Experts” table discussions you can apply immediately
✅ Connections with surgeons from across the world who share your standards

It's the premier educational event for hair restoration surgery and Rio will make it unforgettable.

Register today: https://34thannual.org/register/

06/30/2026

The 17th Annual Saint Louis University Hair Transplant 360 Workshop brings together expert faculty and physicians for two intensive days of lectures, fresh cadaver labs, and personalized instruction designed to strengthen both technical skills and clinical decision-making.

In this video, Dr. Sam Lam shares why focused, hands-on education can make a meaningful difference, even for experienced surgeons.

Topics include:
• Hairline Design
• Recipient Site Creation
• Graft Placement
• FUE & LSE
• Donor Harvest
• Graft Dissection
• PRP, Lasers & Medical Treatment
• Temporal Point & Female Hairline Design
• Quality Control & Critical Thinking

📍 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
📅 July 17–18, 2026

Hosted by Saint Louis University in collaboration with the ISHRS.
For registration and program details, visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/45102d1d-47c2-44c9-888d-39342b698d22/summary

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