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Eyelash transplant
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Dr Rogers has now decided to add eyelash hair transplantation to his list of hair transplant services in the UK. After a successful eye lash hair transplant today, he now feels confident that it is a treatment he can recommend in certain patients.
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Hair transplant prices 2012
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Due to recent changes in VAT for cosmetic procedures and the general increase in costs for every business in the UK, we have had to increase our prices significantly for 2012. Current quotes will be honoured but all HT procedures from January will incur the new prices.
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Wayne Rooney Hair Transplant
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As a leading hair loss and hair transplant clinic in Harley St, we have been asked recently, if it was our clinic that Wayne Rooney was seen at. We must point out that all patients' confidentiality is important to us and none of our "celebrity" clients have had cause for concern. We're sure Wayne will do some research and make his own decision.
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Dr Rogers in Mumbai
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Dr Rogers has recently returned from a workshop held in the clinics of Dr Batra. Dr Rogers discussed latest hair transplant techniques with 5 of his Indian colleagues. Dr Batra has established a wonderful network of health clinics in India, reputable, ethical and successful. Dr Batra clinics will no doubt be able to offer the best treatments available in India.
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Jason Gardiner Hair Transplant
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As revealed by himself, on the Dancing on Ice TV show, Jason is yet another celebrity in recent months to publicly admit he's had a successful hair transplant.
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Baldness and Prostate Cancer
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Recent studies have shown that men with male pattern hair loss developing early, in their twenties, is associated with a double risk of prostatic cancer. However, this increased risk is not seen in balding men who don't have hair loss until their 30s or above.
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New Prices 2011
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The good news! The cost of 250 FUE grafts has gone down to £2000. The bad news is that other procedures have risen. Please see the Price page:
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Robson Green hair regrowth
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Is the actor Robson Green the latest celebrity to have done something about his hairloss? On his Extreme Fishing TV show, his hair certainly looks thicker and healthier, even in the sunny, tropical locations he's fished. Surely Propecia and maybe a hair transplant too? Peerhaps he can tell us his secret, along with Gordon and James!
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Gordon Ramsay Hair Transplant
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Now it's the turn of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to have hair transplantation, allegedly, at a Beverly Hills Clinic. His hair transplant only cost the price of a small fortune - £30,000. Should have gone to Westminster Hair Clinic! He'd have saved enough to buy another restaurant.
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James Nesbitt Hair Transplant
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Jimmy Nesbit finally admits in The Sun, that he has not had one but two hair transplant sessions. His implants have restored his life and his career he feels. He had his hair transplantation at the Black Rock Hair Clinic, run by Dr Maurice Collins, an excellent and best hair transplant practice in Dublin, in the appropriately named Samson House.
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Hair Transplant Prices 2011 likely to increase
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Unfortunately, due to increasing costs passed onto us, we are expecting to raise out prices in the new year. However, our graft numbers are increasing so that the cost per hair may in fact not change. In addition, the smaller procedures - 1000 grafts or less may not increase.
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The Slanticle Incision
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Dr Rogers article concerning Slanticle incisions has now been published in the International Hair Transplant Forum Journal (read full article at http://www.foundhair.com/pdf/hair_transplant_forum.pdf ) and other doctors are now taking note. Notably Dr Bertram Ng at http://www.xn--z3v077h.hk/index.html
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Bald Mice
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Biologists have now bred mice that develop classic, human, male pattern baldness. An anti DHT drug stopped this, which means new hair loss drugs can be tested more easily (Endocrinology 2010).
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Dr Rogers on Chris Evans R2 Show
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Dr Rogers was the expert on the Chris Evans "three minute mystery guest" spot on the Radio 2 Breakfast show. They discussed Propecia, hair transplants, how hair transplantation works and the best timing of that procedure, plus hair transplant costs. But Chris probably doesn't need to worry too much about the budget...
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Genetic DNA Hair Loss Test
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We are shortly to be offering a DNA test for male and female patterns of hair loss ( AGA ). This will involve simply swabbing the inside of your cheek and results will be available in a few weeks. This will be a great step forward for young individuals worried about potential hair loss, before it happens and when Propecia therapy is most effective.
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Free Consultations & Opening Hours
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To help hair loss sufferers obtain the quality information they need before making a decision about hair restoration, whether that is Propecia or a hair transplant, we are changing your hair loss consultation options.
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Hair Cloning - Intercytex
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It would appear that hair multiplication is still a long way off. Intercytex of Manchester apparently recently closed its' doors, despite a £2 million investment by HMGov in 2006. So, for now, the message is to hang on to your hair as long as possible - mostly, that means Propecia and hair transplants.
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Winter Discounts
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Whilst we are moving our Midland clinic to even bigger premises, we care offering £250 incentive to any patients happy to travel to our Harley St Hair Restoration Centre.
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Status Quo hardest working band
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For the second year running, the Quo are officially the hardest working band. Five decades, quarter of a million fans. Says it all. Plus, Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt OBE s!
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George Michael
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George Michael, singer of Last Christmas, admitted to Chris Evans that he'd want to do something about his hair loss if it became a problem. Clearly, he must know someone with hair loss at a young age, as he explained how devastating to the self confidence, hair loss is. Chris Evans himself, has often commented on his own battle with hair loss on his drivetime show.
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What is involved in PRP
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PRP hair restoration treatment is very recent and exactly how effective it is, who would benefit most and what s the best method is still unknown. However, we can say that:
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Do Hair Transplants Really Work
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This is the commonest question that UK patients ask at consultation, unlike hair transplant patients in the USA. Of course, hair transplantation really works but hair restoration techniques are much less known about in the UK. In the USA, at least 250000 hair transplant procedures take place each and most Americans know someone who has had hair transplants.
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Jeremy Vine Discusses Hair Loss
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On the Radio 2 Jeremy Vine show, he discussed the outcome that Advanced Hair Studios ( AHS ) were found to mislead the public by the Advertising Standards Agency. Laser hair treatment, Strand by Strand and the cricketers Shane Warne and Graham Gooch were mentioned in their adverts. He then went on to discuss the proven options, which included journalist David Thomas successfully using Propecia and also they discussed hair pieces and hair transplants.
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Status Quo & Rolf Harris Xmas Song
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Rick Parfitt and Rolf Harris have teamed up for a Christmas 2009 hit record. It sounds great to us! We don't think Rolf and Rick have ever needed a hair transplant but we're big fans anyway - good luck to the boys!
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PRP hair growth procedure
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We will offer this soon - it is a minor procedure, not involving surgery, but still somewhat experimental, although showing some promising results. As it is so new, we will be offering it a reduced, discounted price, to cover costs. As we write, we are the only hair transplant clinic offering this new technique and will be fully involved in research to prove its' efficacy, with before and after photos. The likely cost will be £500.
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Saturday Procedures
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Dr Kemp is available to for hair transplants on Saturdays, if patients particularly need the convenience of a hair transplant procedure over the weekend. The hair transplant cost will be the same as weekday but is by appointment only and depends on availability.
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Jimmy White Hair Transplant
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Old news, but many years ago, Jimmy White had a Frechet scalp reduction and some micrograft transplants. Now he's on Celebrity - Get me Out of Here in the Australian Jungle. Let's see how he does!
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The Slanticle
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During Dr Ron Shapiro 's latest visit to the Westminster Clinic in Harley Street, he observed Dr Rogers making the hairline incisions and noticed something slightly different about the angulation. He called it the "slanticle." It is something Dr Rogers has performed for a long time but is a small detail that only someone as skilled as Dr Shapiro might notice.
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PRP Technique
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New treatments are constantly evaluated here at The Westminster Hair Clinic. The latest treatment is PRP or Protein rich Plasma, which is the fluid flowing through blood vessels, carrying the blood cells along. In PRP, there are various chemicals such as growth factors, which may help stimulate hair growth. We will shortly be offering this treatment. However, the full benefit of this hair regrowth treatment is not known. In tests so far, good benefit has been seen in alopecia areata and moderate regrowth in male pattern hair loss. It is a treatment that will probably need repeating every three months but it does show some promise, although not a cure. Please contact us for further details.
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New Phone Numbers
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Our national phone number is now 08444 822 023 and our local number is now 01788 523899
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Elvis Presley
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A lock of Elvis Presleys hair is up for sale, allegedly $9000! In another grisly auction, Michael Jackson s burnt lock of hair is also up for grabs.
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Eyelash transplants
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Even more difficult to perform than eyebrow transplants, eyelash transplants need a skillful surgeon with many years experience. Frequently performed because of overplucking and trichillomania starting in the teenage years, there is now an answer in the UK with eyelash transplants.
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Robot Hair Transplant
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Dr Rogers was asked to give his professional opinion on the latest technology to come out of California, for balding men - as reported by New Scientist Journal
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Status Quo play Glastonbury
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Status Quo rocked out at Glasto - and didn't they look and sound good! Francis Rossi suits the pony tail less image after all.
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Dr Ron Shapiro visit
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We were privileged to have a couple of visits from Dr Ron Shapiro, well known World Class hair transplant surgeon, from the USA.
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Wayne Rooney hair transplant
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It's now rumoured that Wayne Rooney, infamous footballer, is also looking to transform his hair transplants in Harley Street, to restore his thinning hair. Allegedly, he's already on Propecia and Minoxidil. Our Harley St Hair Transplant Clinic would be just perfect for him as it is the only genuine full time hair transplant centre in Harley Street with actual facilities dedicated to hair transplantation. We don't share it with facelifts, breast augmentation and liposuction - we are hair transplant specialists and proud of it. We don't borrow, rent or part time use our hair transplant clinic - it's ours and ours alone.
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Dr Rogers - Fellow of TTS
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Dr Rogers has been nominated and has accepted the Fellowship of The Trichological Society, the outstanding association of forward thinking hair scientists. As one of the original founding members and longest attending members, as well as a Past President, Dr Rogers was honoured to humbly accept the Fellowship as recognition of his work in promoting ethical practice in hair transplant surgery.
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BIHTS - Inaugurated
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Dr Rogers has founded the British & Irish Hair Transplant Society, in association with the Trichological Society. Dr Rogers spoke at the Trichological Society AGM and announced plans to create a new hair transplant society, recognising the importance of teamwork, to achieve the very best results for hair transplant patients. The full speech is to follow on TTS website. The BIHTS will represent the highest standards, not just for hair transplant surgeons but also the hair technicians who must also adhere to high standards. The website for the BIHTS is currently under construction as we go to press.
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The One Show
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This TV programme very briefly looked at hair transplantation but sadly took the usual cheap and quick "mickey take" angle. They were even quite rude about Dr Farjo and his lack of hair. Overall, very unprofessional and uninformative. It was a shame they didn't ask Dr Rogers first, as his result in one session alone, is far more dramatically better. Unfortunately, they chose to concentrate on a patient who'd had a less impressive result than can be achieved.
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Rob Brydon
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After his appearance on Johnathon Ross, the Welsh comic actor Rob Brydon looks like he may well have had a hair transplant, as his thinning hair now looks much fuller, compared to last year. Yet another celebrity to add to the list of probable hair transplants. Although not admitting to it, it's clear that celebrities are recognising the fact that hair transplantation works and can improve their looks, confidence and career prospects in a competitive market.
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Francis Rossi - Status Quo
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Don't forget and don't be mislead, Dr Rogers is the only doctor to have performed hair transplants on Francis Rossi of Status Quo. Even as recently as December 08, Francis very kindly promoted Dr Rogers at their tour gigs. Dr Rogers is also the only doctor to have performed hair transplants for other members of Status Quo, as recently as February 2009! Other clinics have tried to pass off a vague association with Status Quo as a recommendation. But Status Quo only recommend Dr Rogers and Westminster Clinic.
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James Nesbitt
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The newspapers are running stories about James Nesbitt hair transplant. Has he or hasn't he, strip or FUE? Our professional opinion would be a strip hair transplant, not FUE.
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New Product Range
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Our Medistore will soon be stocking an exciting new range of quality hair shampoos. More details soon.
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BAHRS
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Dr Rogers has been vice president of the BAHRS (British Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons) but feels he cannot currently support this hair transplantation society at the present time and so has resigned, effective March 2009.
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Read the history of hair transplants
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Read the story of hair transplantation via Twitter by following DrRRogers twitterings at www.twitter.com/DrRRogers
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Bad news for balding men
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A recent survey on a dating site, tracked the number of responses to an advert featuring a photo of a man with a full head of hair against the identical picture but with the hair removed by computer to make him look bald. Sadly, the advert with a picture of the man with a full head of hair, had many more responses, which really confirms what most balding men know deep down - for most men hair loss does affect perceived their attractiveness.
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Francis Rossi cuts off ponytail
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In a shock move, lead singer of Status Quo, all round rock icon and patient of Dr Rogers, has cut off his ponytail! We'll see what Francis has for his new hairstyle soon.
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Credit crunch - good time for hair
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Despite the credit crunch, now is a good time to get your hair transplant performed. Most patients have to save a little for each procedure but mortgage rates have come right down, freeing up some spare cash each month. Petrol and food, both have seen their sky high costs fall recently, so it seems a shame not to spend it and help the economy! Likewise, like every clinic, we want to encourage you to book in, so we also have discounted costs for short notice and cancellation appointments. Admittedly, our discounts aren't as deep as others but that's because we are keen to maintain standards at all costs. Nobody wants a substandard result even if it is a "substandard" price. We maintain our policy of only one patient per day, one doctor per patient. You can be sure that the Westminster Clinic does not "pile it high and sell it cheap." And never will.
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David van Day on GMTV
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David van Day appeared on GMTV and was proud to say he'd had a hair transplant on his crown about 2 months ago. Many celebrities now seem to be going public with their hair transplants, rather than hiding under their hats or photoshopping their images. Finally, hair transplantation has been accepted as a valuable technique and losing its' stigma.
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Brain so big it pushed his hair out!
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This lurid title has been used by the Daily Mail newspaper, to describe Sir James Crosby, HBOS bank chief. Whatever caused his hair loss, it certainly wasn't his brain. He clearly has male pattern baldness, caused by a healthy tesosterone level. Testosterone has been linked to risk taking behaviours, which would have appeared to cause the major financial problems in banking. Not his big brain.
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John Cleese in Daily Mail
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Dr Rogers, from our Harley Street Hair Clinic, was asked his expert opinion on the result of Cleese's hair transplant. John Cleese himself was certainly happy with the result and to talk about his hair transplantation. Dr Rogers has also spoken about eyebrow hair transplants - not just for Hollywood celebrities but now becoming more everyday. We have performed eyebrow hair transplants on two women in the last two weeks alone. Typically, this is for overplucking but eyebrow hair transplantation in men is usually because of trauma - accidents, fights etc!
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MPB in Art
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Male Pattern baldness appears less often in works of art than in real life. An exception is in depictions of saints, in whom baldness conveys holiness. Hair loss is also associated with depression and van Gogh paints severe baldness as a feature of depression he was trying to depict in "On the threshold of Eternity" 1890, shortly before he committed suicide.
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Propecia no longer banned by Olympic Committee IOC
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Propecia was previously believed to be performance enhancing and a masking agent for steroid drug abuse. However, from Jan 1st 2009, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) is removing Propecia (finasteride) from its' list of banned substances. Good news for all our athletic patients!
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Seasonal Greetings!
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Have a great holiday and Happy New Year, to all our customers, new and old.
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New Website Changes
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There will be many changes coming to both the Westminster Clinic website and Rogers Medical Group Clinics in the New Year.
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Vouchers and gifts for Xmas.
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As usual, we'll be offering vouchers and gift packs for the essential "stocking fillers" that everybody must have.
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John Cleese admits to hair transplant on TV
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On the next Richard and Judy television show, Mr Cleese causally mentions he's just had hair transplantation and looking good for it too!
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Christmas Presents for you!
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Feel good, look good and beat the credit crunch with our seasonal discounts. Please contact us to find out more - from 10% up to £500 off selected products and treatments!
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Lewis Hamilton
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Lewis should hopefully secure the F1 Grand Prix championship in the next race in Brazil. But if he wants to keep his hair and not lose it fast, perhaps he should consider his options. His temples are now showing signs of recession but drugs like Propecia could prevent him looking like his Dad.
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Eyebrow transplants in the news
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Dr Rogers was asked to comment for the beauty section of The Telegraph newspaper about the gaining popularity of eyebrow transplantation 15/10/08
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Hair Loss Genes found
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Two gene variants have been found - one which is associated with androgenic hair loss but the other "chromosome 20" is an unconnected gene which may explain the alternative pattern of hair loss which is more central.
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Leslie Ash Documentary
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The much awaited documentary presents the truth about her own experiences of going to medically unqualified cosmetic practitioners - her infamous trout pout - and why patients should only go to registered clinics with properly trained doctors and nurses. Westminsterclinic is exactly that sort of clinic - ethical, reputable and with highly trained professionals - that patients should go to.
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Alizonne weight reduction
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Alizonne medical weight reduction treatment is a popular and successful treatment widely used on the European continent and has recently been introduced into the UK. It is an individualised program of both calorie restriction and shape improvement, which is essential to long term successful weight loss.
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Dr Rogers on BBC Radio WM
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Dr Rogers appeared as a guest expert on Ed Doolan's radio show, talking about hair loss options. 18/06/08
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Chris Evans DJ, talks about hair loss
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Chris Evans talks to Hugh Rushton about causes and treatments of hair loss. On his Radio 2 drivetime show, Chris discusses scalp conditions and genetic hair loss. Hugh in particular mentioned Propecia as the best treatment for male pattern hair loss.
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Summer Promotion Offers in June
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Have your hair growing by Christmas! All hair transplant procedures of more than 1000 grafts will receive £500 discount off the total price, provided the treatment is performed during May, June and July. Hurry and book now!
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The Sun - Bodybuilding & hair loss
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The Sun asks Dr Rogers about the relationship between bodybuilding, steroids and hair loss, for both men and women. It is a well known fact that anabolic steroids mimic testosterone and are broken down into DHT, thereby accelerating male pattern hair loss.
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Daily Mail Article on Eyebrow Transplants
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Dr Rogers was interviewed for the Lifestyle Section of the Daily Mail. There has been a great increase in demand for eyebrow restoration to thicken thin eyebrows to resemble those of Brooke Shields and Angelina Jolie. Even eyelashes are feasible to improve, after too much plucking or damage from glueing on false eyelashes.
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Tony Blair's Hair
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Daily Mail story about Regaine lotion possibly causing heart beat irregulaities with Tony Blair.
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George Clooney
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Gorgeous George admits to worrying that hair loss will damage his career, reports the "Daily Express." He has already admitted to cosmetic surgery for eyebags, so he may already be considering taking action to prevent any hairloss.
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Scottish Consultations
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Dr Rogers will be holding consultations in Edinburgh in May. Please phone for a booking.
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Male Health
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We are often asked about general health advice from our many male patients. So much so, that we intend to offer a new service shortly " MensHealth " which will cover aspects of mens health such as a general MOT, sexual health and weight loss.
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HDTV
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Many celebrities are now turning to Botox, fillers and hair transplants, as High Definition TV reveals all their imperfections.
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Sunday Mirror journalist
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Dean Evans, the Sunday Mirror journalist who documented his hair transplant at our Harley st clinic last year, is delighted with his results and is returning to show us his new growth.
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Upcoming TV appearances
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Dr Rogers is due to appear in the Channel 4 series, "Embarrassing Illnesses" in March, which will be discussing hair loss.
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Hair Test for breast cancer
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Revolutionary new test for breast cancer developed - Fermiscan- which detects changes in the structure of female hair caused by breast cancer. The test requires just 20 strands of hair.
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New Web Site
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Welcome to the updated site. Hopefully, you will find it easier to navigate and we'll soon be adding more information and features, including Dr Rogers' own hair transplant video.
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Barnsley House
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We are partnering with the fantastic Barnsley House Spa - newly built in the luxurious Cotswolds hotel.
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Happy Christmas and successful 2008!
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We would like to wish all our customers a Happy Christmas and New Year. read more... |
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Chris Evans and celebrity hair loss
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Chris Evans, Radio 2 DJ, professes to seeing a hair doctor (or trichologist) who can help him regain his hair without surgery or drugs but by avoiding butter. Perhaps we misheard what he was saying about his hair loss but it seems unlikely that butter avoidance therapy will help. Was this tricologist registered with The Trichological Society? We do not know but perhaps Chris Evans might like to obtain a second opinion with one of our doctors. We can then give him the facts about the proven causes and treatments for male pattern hair loss. |
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Models wanted for upcoming TV documentaries about hair loss.
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"What can I do about my bald head" was an interesting BBC3 documentary which, although inaccurate in places, did acknowledge the distress that hair loss can cause, particularly in young men.
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Dutasteride
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The Sunday Mirror featured a two page spread about Dr Rogers performing a hair transplant. It showed how quickly the patient was able to return to work and his experience of the procedure.
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Channel 4 Documentary
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Unfortunately due to the closure of the UK Isolagen commercial and manufacturing operations on 8th November 2006, Rogers Medical is currently unable to offer this revolutionary cell regeneration therapy. It is our hope that that this business will be purchased/restarted at some point in the near future and we are able to offer this successful and unique treatment once again.
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Propecia Finasteride Avodart Dutasteride
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Clearly, hair restoration treatments for hair loss are now reaching mainstream acceptance and awareness if those in the "Big Brother House" are talking about hair transplants in some detail.
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