http://www.westminsterclinic.co.ukWestminster Clinic | Hair Transplants | Cosmetic Surgery | Cosmetic Non-surgicalen-usCopyright 2007 Westminster Clinic Group2007/11/22http://www.danielschilledfoods.co.uk/rogers/images/rogersLogo.jpghttp://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk Surgery is now available in both London and Dublin. BConsultations in Scotland also available./B http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Propecia (chemical name Finasteride) is the only POM licensed for hair loss treatment in the UK. The benefits of Finasteride on hair loss have been known for sometime and has been available in the USA for 5 years. As a prescription only medicine you need to discuss the benefits and possible side effects with a doctor before it can be prescribed. Please ask for further details. Update a recent study suggests a 25% reduction in the incidence of prostate cancer in those men taking it prophylactically. Avodart (dutasteride) is a new DHT inhibitor currently only licenced for the treatment of prostatic disease. There have been only small scale studies of the treatment of MPB and no current intention to licence it for hair loss. It appears to be approximately 10% more effective but with an increase in side effects affecting 34% of men. Further information to be updated below.B/B http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers would like to thank all those who volunteered to appear on the recent Bald programme. We would also like to remind you that models are offten required so if you would like to benefit from this please ring to register. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp The most advanced form of non permanent hair restoration embeds human hair within a silicon membrane which is then bonded to the scalp. This easy to use method is now available at Rogers Medical Ltd. Although not suitable for everyone it can be the best technique for certain kinds of hair loss. You can live your life as normal washing exercising etc. If you already have a hairpeice we can also transfer you to FMT. Please ring. One FMT is only £500and maintainence is £25 http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dutasteride (Avodart) is the very latest DHT inhibitor licensed for the treatment of prostate disease. It works in a similar way to Finasteride but is allegedly more effective (but with more side effects). A HREF=/causesofhairloss.AspClick Here for more../A http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We are wanting men and women to appear on a number of TV shows before and after surgery. Also even if you are taking Propecia or you simply want a consultation but dont mind talking in public about your hair loss the programme makers are still very interested. Obviously some expenses will be payable and treatments will be free but this will be discussed in greater detail if you contact us. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE aka FOX technique Woods technique DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) and also FIT Follicle Isolation Technique) This exciting new technique is causing a buzz on the web. However this scalpel free surgery is in fact a refinement of the old punchgraft technique. Small (1mm or smaller) punches are used to free the superficial skin around the hair root which is then popped out. Dr Rogers is the only UK hair surgeon currently offering this surgery and will shortly be scheduling dates for demonstration procedures both in London and Stratford on Avon. This will involve removing 10 FUE grafts and allowing patients to view their own follicles under the microscope! Please phone to book this in cost £100. It has definite advantages but also definite disadvantages. The advantages are the potential to use a greater amount of the possible donor area and to still have a close shaven head. The disadvantages are higher cost fewer grafts are possible per session and the very important issue of damage to the hair follicles whilst removing them. Whilst in New York Dr Rogers met Dr Rob Jones (well known FUE exponent) for lunch and discussed the finer details of the technique. Dr Jones explained the practical technicalities and showed his demonstration video. It certainly appears to be a viable technique which cannot be ignored although it is important to realise that it is still new and relatively untested. If any patients would like to take early advantage of this then please phone for further details. UPDATE As these are still early days we are looking for patients who want to try this new technique before committing themselves to further surgery. During December 2003 we are offering small sessions of up to 250 FUE grafts for £500. We expect to be able to offer larger graft sessions in this technique early in the new year. At the moment we are using even smaller 0.9mm FUE punches. This special offer will be closing. However we still primarily recommend our standard methods for anyone who currently wants significant improvement of their hair loss in the most cost effective way using proven state of the art techniques. I.e. 1500 or more grafts per session. B/B http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Meeting New York October 2003 Dr Rogers has just returned from this most up to date conference. All aspects of hair restoration replacement and trichological sciences were presented and discussed. This included: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE or FOX) Megasessions Donor scar closure latest sutures Dutasteride vs Finasteride/Propecia vs Minoxidil/Regaine Synthetic hair fibres (BioFibres) Coronal Incisions Dr Rogers will shortly be offering some of these new techniques http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers has introduced microscopic dissection of follicular unit transplants/grafts recently. Although not uniformly adopted within all hair restoration clinics they do have benefits but some disadvantages too. Dr Rogerss staff are unequivocally in favour of their use. A more detailed FAQ concerning this will be posted soon in the technical section. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers has recently been voted Vice President of The Trichological Society (see links page). He will be in charge of turning trichology into a recognised degree course involving the study of anatomy physiology and biochemistry. It is a very exciting time for hair research with very fundamental discoveries about hair function being made all the time. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PRogers Medical have recently performed hair transplants on a young female patient who had radiotherapy for a brain tumour. She had lost hair growth over the right forelock area which was difficult to disguise.She received only a small session of 500 grafts in case of poor scalp blood suppy to that area. After only 3 months however she is noticing significant regrowth and her 6 month post op photos will be shown as soon as we are able.Although hair restoration is primarily thought of as a treatment for male pattern baldness it also has other uses such as this eyebrow restoration disguising of facelift scars etc./P PUpdate: This patient has now returned one year after her second session (which was 750 grafts) for a total of only 1250 grafts so far although she has received a further 650 grafts which should now be sufficient. Please see her pictures on the gallery section./P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Eyebrow beard and pubic hair transplants are specialised uses of hair restoration techniques. This may be because of burns and trauma genetic or cultural reasons. Since the advent of the FUE techniques experiments have been carried out to transplant body hair e.g. Chest hair to the scalp. The evidence so far does suggest that some of the characteristics of the body hair do change (length texture etc) and become more like scalp hair. This may become an additional donor source for some patients. Hair transplants can also be performed for trichotillomania facelift and browlift camouflage or simply bad scarring from head injury or brain surgery. Feminisation of the hairline is increasingly used for transexual or transgender patients. This can be used alone or in combination with hairline advancement surgery to achieve a more female hair line shape. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp At Rogers Medical we offer: Doctor only consultations. There are no salesmen masquerading as live patients or advisors. Dr Rogers always sees patients before the day of surgery for a full half hour in depth discussion: Not just a two minute chat. Dr Rogers performs the surgery himself. We have published prices with no hidden extras. We are registered fully under the National Care Standards Commission. We have set ourselves the goal of providing World Class hair restoration here in the UK. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Mr Barry Stevens Founder and Registrar of the Trichological Society has just undergone hair transplantation with Dr Rogers. Before and After photos will be shown as soon as they are available. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp As FUE is a relatively new development Dr Rogers has been cautiously introducing this technique into his clinic. His first patients are now returning with early hair regrowth which has confirmed to Dr Rogers personally that this is a viable technique. There are still limitations at the moment mainly speed of graft extraction but there are a number of surgeons who are leading research into this. Dr Rogers has invested in some of the new equipment required that his American colleagues are using and is now achieving good results with 250 graft sessions with the expectation of 500 graft sessions soon. Dr Rogers mainly is recommending FUE as a good technique for maximising the use of the total donor area which is something that strip surgery cannot address. However strip surgery remains the Gold Standard for most patients in terms of reliability cost effectiveness and density/coverage issues. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp With the recent advances in techniques and equipment we are now able to perform 2000 follicular unit graft mega sessions on selected patients. It is important to understand that this is dependent on a high density donor area preferably with dark thick calibre hair. The patient will be a Norwood classification of 4A or higher. It will take on average seven hours to perform although the patient will have a break in between hair removal and reimplantation. The introductory price is £4250 ($7650)which equates to £2 per graft. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We are looking for a patient Norwood 56 or 7 to take part in a small hair multiplication study. It will consist of 25 unmodified FUE grafts placed in a 1cm square on the left vertex compared to 25 multiplied FUE type grafts placed similarly on the right vertex. The growth of these will then be compared at 3 monthly intervals. If you wish to take part please let us know and well discuss the details more fully. UPDATE first patient now enrolled waiting for growth! Hopefully first results available in 3 months http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp The introductory fee of £500 for 250 FUE grafts is now closing although it will remain low it is changing to £1000 for 250 FUE grafts. As we improve our efficiency then this will increase to £2000 for 500 grafts. Our pricing structure for strip surgery will shortly be realigned to take account of this. However the decision on which method of surgery will be best suited to individual patients must lie with discussion at consultation. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers has just performed chest hair transplantation into a central chest scar (from an open heart operation). Follicular Unit Extraction was used to remove existing chest hair from the pectoral areas into the wide scar. This provides a perfect hair match rather than using scalp hair to camouflage the hairless scar. This would not have been possible without the development of FUE. Follow up photos as soon as hair regrowth is established. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers has been researching different techniques to minimise scarring in the minority of patients who are not naturally good healers i.e. Their skin is unusually lax (Ehlers Danlos type) and does not form the usual strong hard to see scars (see gallery). In combination with his routine careful attention to detail meticulous surgical technique and long lasting subdermal stitches most patients should not fear the minor surgery involved in modern follicular hair transplantation. However in those that do have concerns Dr Rogers is planning to conduct trials in association with Isologen to improve the cosmesis of these. Isologen is a company which muliplies and activates a patients own fibroblasts which have been harvested from a skin biopsy sample. Fibroblasts are the cells involved in collagen production essential to provide the scaffolding to the skin. Initially used in improving facial wrinkling and sagging it has had proven benefits in scars from burns etc. It occurred to Dr Rogers that these activated fibroblasts could be used to ensure strong scar formation unlike the weak scars that stretch in these particular patients. Dr Rogers is therefore looking for patients with this type of healing reaction to take part in a controlled trial. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Hair transplantation is a dying art in the UK. There are only a handful of full time Hair surgeons left in the UK including Dr Rogers and there may be no more. Recent Healthcare Commission regulations are making it very difficult for doctors to train in hair restoration because under the new regulations all future hair surgeons must first be FRCS Plastic surgeons before training to do hair. It is very unlikely that such surgeons will commit to full time hair restoration which is generally agreed to be essential to keep up to date in this rapidly evolving speciality. Secondly the new regulations are reclassifying small independent clinics such as Rogers Medical as Acute Hospitals. This means they are classified the same as your local NHS district hospital with an increased requirement for paperwork more expensive equipment staffing and inspection charges etc. These requirements are already having a knock on effect the prices that patients pay will be increased. Although in general these regulations are beneficial they were never written with small clinics in mind and are inappropriately applied a clinic performing minor surgery such as hair transplantation is not the same as your local District General yet both are Acute Hospitals. Experienced hair doctors such as Dr Rogers will not be affected by the changes but even so Dr Rogers is still lobbying the HealthCare Commission to adopt a commonsense approach before this highly specialised surgery dies out. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Rogers Medical has previously offered free consultations to discuss hair loss options. Unfortunately as hair transplantation has evolved more time is required to extract the hair and meticulously place thousands of grafts. As Dr Rogers believes that prospective patients must always see the surgeon not a salesperson it means that his time is ever more precious. Dr Rogers is also very hands on during surgery even though these longer cases require him to delegate some of the procedure to nursing staff and technicians. Therefore we will shortly start charging a flat fee of £50 for a personal consultation with Dr Rogers which usually lasts around half an hour. This will be refunded from the cost of any procedure undertaken. Review consultations at six months or the removal of stitches will as always be free. As some of the options Dr Rogers will discuss involve either suggesting that patients wait before surgery or that they are unsuitable then it is in the interests of the patient to get this information before committing themselves to any further financial outlay. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Although there has been a lot of interest in body hair transplantation using FUE (ie from chest back shoulders etc) it is far from an established treatment. Obviously the hair itself is usually quite different although sometimes there may be a surprisingly close match. There are differences in texture and hair length although this anecdotally does improve with a number of hair cycles. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Our policy is to normally perform hair restoration surgery on only one patient per day whether it is only 750 grafts or 2000 plus. We feel that this is the correct approach if the patient or a staff member is delayed we know that we dont need to rush. In addition rushing local anaesthetic injections can make them uncomfortable when normally you should be hardly aware of them. On the day of surgery we recommend a good breakfast it will make you feel more comfortable during the procedure. Patients usually arrive at 0915 for a another consultation with Dr Rogers photos and a BP check with one of the nurses. After taking the grafts the patient then breaks for lunch before returning for graft reimplantation. We normally finish by mid afternoon. We are proud of this personalised holistic service. It does mean that we cannot compete on price we are neither the cheapest nor the most expensive but we do have very many happy patients. You can see this for yourself in our patient comments book kept in the clinic. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We have recently introduced a structured system of hair transplant procedure scheduling to facilitate our ability to offer ever larger numbers of grafts e.g 2000 3000 strip follicular unit grafts. In short smaller cases of 1000 grafts or less ( including FUE cases ) will be booked on either Mondays or Tuesdays leaving Wednesday Friday free for the larger sessions. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We are partnering with the fantastic Barnsley House Spa newly built in the luxurious Cotswolds hotel. We will be offering Botox Restylane and Laresse facial peels and microdermabrasion initially with potentially laser hair removal treatment in the future. There will also be special discount offers available shortly. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers continues to pursue his policy of offering world class hair restoration surgery by following closely behind the cutting edge leaders in this field. One element of this is the number of grafts performed in one session. However to make this possible the patient has to be a good candidate. Some of these factors are: High donor density that is a high number of hair follicles per centimetre squared. This varies widely from patient to patient but as a rule of thumb if you cant see through to the scalp when your hair is cut to clippers 4 level then you have high density. Medium to thick hair calibre (coarseness). Thicker hair is generally easier and quicker to cut under microscopic dissection than fine hair. This is also true for hair colour darker is better. Grey or white hair is unsuitable for high graft numbers. The recipient area should be bald or sparse and shaven. Although moderate loss can be thickened up by hair transplantation the hair loss should be stabilised first by DHT blockers such as Propecia. Patients with moderate loss are also advised that shaving the area will give a better result than leaving it long although for understandable reasons if patients need to keep their hair long it is still possible to transplant it but not as many grafts in one session. Patients should not have had previous hair transplantation (or only a small session) as ideally large sessions are only possible on virgin scalps. It is important that patients Must follow the dos and donts sent with our paperwork or as detailed on the FAQ section of this website. Finally Dr Rogers will advise you of the numbers of grafts possible at consultation. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp After 16 months experience with FUE it is important for patients to realise that there is a compromise which must be made between achieving 500 grafts or shaving a smaller narrower band of hair to hide the donor area where the grafts have been removed. Some patients with low density hair require large areas to be shaved in order to get the required number of grafts. However it would be impossible to hide this completely although having a buzz cut hair style would help with this. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Professor Desmond Tobin of Bradford University gave an interesting talk updating the UK hair doctors on the latest genetic and endocrinological advances concerning hair loss and hair structure. Of most interest was the news that we now know a lot more but that it is a lot more complicated than thought. Importantly that means we are closer to hair cloning but realistically not for at least 10 years on a commercial basis. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Follwing the British Association Of Hair Restoration Surgeons meeting Dr Rogers was delighted to be elected as the Vice President for the following year. He succeeds Drs Michael May and Bessam Farjo. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers will be available in Edinburgh for consultations concerning hair loss treatment including Propecia and Avodart as well as both strip and FUE hair restoration surgery. The planned date will be Saturday 23rd April. Please phone for further details. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PEastenders celebrity Shaun Williamson who played hapless Barry Evans in the BBC TV soap has gone public about his follicular unit hair restoration. He should be applauded for doing so. Many patients feel very embarrassed about trying to improve their looks but stars who have had hair surgery are paving the way for general public acceptance.Of course in Shauns case it is a dramatic change but it shows how regaining hair can affect your confidence boosting self esteem.For men whose hair is still thinning it is much easier to blend in the improvement the hair transplants grow steadily gradually thickening the balding areas over six months. Francis Rossi was probably the first UK rock star to positively stand up for hair transplantation but he clearly isnt going to be the last. Even the Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi has admitted to a recent hair transplant. The lead singer of Dr Rogers favourite bands Bono of U2 was rumoured to have had a hair transplant. With so many advances in the past ten years stars no longer need worry about hair loss affecting their TV or film image. And neither does the average man. You can do something about it if you want to. Its now your choice. /P PUpdate Shaun is now appearing on Comic Relief does Fame Academy and is doing very well he obviously has his confidence back!/P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Choi implanter devices or pens are designed to speed up the process of planting hair grafts. They are one of the many such devices devised however they havent really caught in most clinics. They combine the making of the pin prick incision with insertion of the hair graft. Unfortunately they were initially designed with thick straight Asian hair in mind ( by Dr Kim of Korea ) and so they dont necessarily work as well with Caucasian hair. They also need additional staff to implement the use of it. Automated hair transplantation technology continues to be developed and one day will be a big step forward. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWhen making the decision to start Propecia (aka Finasteride ) or Avodart (aka Dutasteride ) it is important to know the full facts.At Rogers Medical Dr Rogers believes in consulting each patient personally not just in response to a health questionaire. This ensures that the medication is appropriate for that patient.We also use a reputable pharmacy to dispense prescriptions individually to fulfill our legal requirements.In contrast a recent investigation by the MHRA ( Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ) discovered that approximately one third of all internet precriptions were in fact fake. Not only is that a waste of hard earned money it denies the patient of potential benefit. In hair loss terms taking fake drugs means losing more hair but believing that they simply dont work for you. They probably would however if genuine prescriptions were dispensed. Both 5 DHT inhibitors work in at least 80% of patients.So although patients may prefer the convenience and annonymity of internet medication particularly understandable with Viagra but why take the chance? As a reputable clinic we include the consultation as part of our charges but still remain competitive on price and Dr Rogers is always available for follow up advice and consultation for free./P PIt is impossible to tell whether the average patient with thinning hair will respond to the latest medical treatments such as Propecia or Avodart without trying it. However these drugs are not effective in female pattern hair loss and should not be taken by women for treatment of hair loss./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp As Dr Rogers is an enthusiastic fan of all kinds of music music is usually played during hair transplant procedures. Please feel free to bring your own or choose from our selection. Dr Rogers personal favourites include: 60s Psychedelia 70s Rock General 80s and 90s U2 and Radiohead Many of the newer bands such as Kasabian Muse Starsailor Gledhill etc. We also have a personal DVD player for FUE hair restoration procedures. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Hair loss in women is quite quite common and can be due to a number of factors hormonal diet autoimmune disease genetic maternity and also much rarer conditions such as diffuse alopecia areata which less is known about. Hair restoration in women needs a definite diagnosis because the treatment might iron mineral or vitamin supplementation or it could be hormonal. Hair transplants may be the best option but sometimes a hair piece might be the only option. Unfortunately less is known about the genetics of female alopecias and only recently has research started shedding light on this. Studies of Propecia for instance generally dont support the use of this drug in female hair loss. Women who are experiencing hair thinning or recession can find further information about recommended blood tests elswhere on this site. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Everyone who has hair loss is looking for the best solution for themselves. That may be medical hair restoration surgical techniques or hair pieces. It could be a combination of all three. At Rogers Medical we offer the latest hair loss treatments and advise patients holistically. But how can a patient choose which is right for them? By getting information. Every patient has different needs and concerns. You may be a patient looking for the best hair transplant surgery in the UK or just in London. You might be a female hair transplant candidate with frontal hair loss or have classic male pattern baldness with receding temples. Each person is unique but we hope to shortly bring you some real hair loss patient stories to help guide your choice. When deciding which is the hair loss clinic for your treatment important points are: Make sure you speak to the doctor personally for at least 30 minutes. You should also see the surgeon BEFORE the day of surgery again not just for 5 minutes before undergoing your hair restoration procedure. Ethical doctors will discuss all methods for the treatment of thinning hair whether that is drugs or the different surgery techniques now available. The right treatment may be No treatment but to wait and see. This especially applies to younger patients with early temple hair loss. Ask how long they have been performing surgery and exactly how is it performed? Have they attended conferences recently or communicate regularly with their colleagues? Membership of the ISHRS BAHRS or ESHRS? This is not an exhaustive list but hair loss is a serious worry for many people and your own research is the important first step. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers was delighted to be elected as the President of the Trichological Society for the next twelve months. As a founder member of the society Dr Rogers has been an ardent supporter of the outstanding work done by the society. The Trichological Society brings together a wide range of experts literally world wide to disseminate knowledge of the hair sciences the latest research on hair cell biology hair care products and of course clinical conditions affecting hair quality. With monthly visits to the site reaching 100000 and over 300 pages of high quality information The Trichological Society website The Portal is a definitive repository of hair knowledge. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp The public want Status Quo to play Live 8 just as they opened the original Live Aid event. We dont yet know if they will but Im sure if the people want them theyll play! Popular polls have shown overwhelming support for the mighty Quo. Live 8 has even brought Pink Floyd back together after a major falling out 20 years ago. Who knows even miracles like the Spice Girl Reunion might could happen....? Pigs do fly but unfortunately Status Quo didnt get a repeat gig. Still do check out their web site via our links page. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers has just returned from this hair surgery meeting in Modena Italy home of Ferrari fine food and wine. This conference was organised by the Italian Society of Hair Restoration. Although a smaller meeting than the upcoming Australian conference (ISHRS) many useful tips were discussed including: 2 day megasessions FUE techniques Eyelash and eyebrow transplantation Invisible donor scar healing Repair of previous punchgrafts Role of micro and mini grafts Hair cloning hair muliplication trials Thinning in female pattern hair loss Latest experience with Avodart (Dutasteride). Inevitably there was much discussion of the hair surgeon and hair loss restoration surgery performed on the Prime Minister Silva Berlusconi. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Rogers Medical is looking forward to establish another highly regarded hair restoration centre in London. We hope to find suitableclinic premises very soon in the Harley Street Wimpole St and Devonshire Place area. Dr Rogers will work from there on Mondays both for consultations and surgery although the number of grafts will be limited to no more than 1000. Larger sessions will only be offered at Stratford on Avon. Small FUE procedures may also be available in London.Further information soon but Healthcare Commission registration takes time so the surgery is unlkely to be available before Christmas 2005. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PRogers Medical will shortly be offering Saturday consultations and surgery on a more regular basis. Due to demand Dr Rogers is hoping to recruit a second surgeon trained by himself to offer smaller sessions of up to 750 grafts both at weekends and in the London clinic once it is open./P PHaving looked around the Harley Street Wimpole St and Devonshire Place areas for our new hair loss clinic we think we have located a suitable suite of rooms. Previously a little run down we think we can refurbish it to a high standard and hopefully have it open for London and South East clients by Christmas time./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Rogers Medical is hoping to attract a dynamic and committed new hair doctor to the fascinating speciality of hair restoration. We are looking for someone with a dermatology or cosmetic surgery background who is genuinely interested in this fast evolving subject. We believe that hair transplantation offers a truly rewarding career enabling patients to improve their appearance and confidence but also an aspiring surgeon can really make a difference worldwide by helping to push the research forward. We continue to be determind to lead the way in the UK we dont employ salesmen and you will always see the doctor who will perform your procedure before the day of surgery. You will not need to pay upfront to secure a discounted price with a three month waiting list we do not need to use such tactics. However such a long waiting time is now leading to disappointment not everybody wants to plan so far ahead. Rather than performing two rushed surgeries a day we believe that one patient one surgeon one day is the right way forward to maintain our standards. Patients may be concerned that a new doctor will not have the long experience and skills of Dr Rogers however those skills can be passed on under supervision by Dr Rogers. The training will involve both strip and FUE methods so that both these modalities will be available more readily both in Stratford on Avon and London. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We believe we have now found an excellent new doctor to join the team. She has had excellent dermatology andamp; plastic surgery training over the past 18 months but wishes to concentrate more on developing her cosmetic surgical and medical skills.She will start her induction day next week. If all goes favourably we would expect the training to take approximately 3 months operating solo by about Christmas. However updating and learning is lifelong for any surgeon and she will continue to be mentored by Dr Rogers. She will also attend conferences workshops and colleagues clinics as part of good clinical practice to gain experience and share skills within the hair transplant community.She will be the fifth hair surgeon taught by Dr Rogers and will mostly be based in London although the two Doctors will cross cover for each other during holiday times.The training covered will include:FUE Strip technique Medication Propecia Dutasteride etc Botox Restylane Isologen At first she will only take on the smaller cases but in the fullness of time build up to the large more complicated procedures. The two doctors may also work in unison as well on particularly large or difficult procedures such 3000+ graft sessions.Further information will follow once she starts with us officially.Patients who are suitable and would like to take advantage of a shorter waiting time with our new surgeon can benefit from a discount based on our standard prices in the New Year. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp This is a method of minimising any scars from strip surgery. It is one of the current hot topics. In fact the concept has been around some time but only more recently become mainstream. Dr Rogers first started using it after the ISHRS conference in New York 2003 after seeing a demonstration by Dr Kabaker. It works better in some patients than others but is certainly a useful adjunct. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PA classic episode! Poor Les Battersby getting duffed up by the Quo! But didnt Francis Rossi andamp; Matthew Letley look great! Hair restoration certainly does wonders for some. Whats going to happen next?/P PUpdate 31/10/05/P PStatus Quo playing at the wedding! Franciss hair still looking good after 6 years since his first hair transplant. Matthew (the drummer) has a new hairstyle you dont need to have a particular style after a HT you can change it. Matthew had his hair brushed up off his face before now its longer and styled down.andnbsp;/P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Is it a coincidence? A classic Simpsons hair loss restoration show featuring Homer Simpson growing back his hair with Demoxidil! Preceded by the Status Quo in a Coronation St cameo. Was this planned we need to know the truth! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp POur excellent new hair restoration and cosmetic medicine specialist Dr Stevenson is proving to have a real natural aptitude for FUE. Hopefully not only will she be able to get our waiting list down from February 2006 but in fact really push this new hair surgery forward to establish the UK as one of the leading FUE centres in the world./P PDr Rogers is personally training her and supervising at every stage. She is also going on visits to other leading clinics abroad so to get a wide exposure to alternative working methods and surgeons. This will ensure she is up to date and fully trained to world class standards in the latest techniques. This means both strip and FUE hair transplant methods will be catered for in London and the Midlands./P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWidely reported in the Sunday papers Jude Law may be thinking about a hair transplant. However like every hair loss patient it is important to do your homework first and consider all the options whether hair transplantation is suitable for you and if so which type strip or FUE? Medication instead of or as well as? Hair pieces can be successful for some men such as Elton John even if many do not like the idea. Patient choice is all about information./P PSome people may want to take the michael out of Jude Law but hair loss is a deeply personalandnbsp;condition even if you are in the public eye. At Rogers Medical we treat every patient seriously and we wish him every success.andnbsp;/P PWe would probably recommend follicular unit extraction (FUE) for him as he frequently cuts his hair short for his various film roles. However it also depends on the amount of restoration required. So like every patient he needs a good long consultation withandnbsp;his hair transplant doctor to discuss all the latest techniques and options available./P PIt is also reported that Justin Hawkins from the glam rock group The Darkness has expressed an interest too. With his long hair it might be a challenge!/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWe now have our updated patient videoandnbsp;fully edited featuring Simon who had surgery 12 months ago using the strip method. You can see his virtually invisible scar using the trichophytic closure method and the difference it has made to his receding hairline. This video should be uploaded to the site within the next 12 weeks./P PWe also hope to have an FUE web movie and graphics shortly./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dont forget we now have the facility for to post your question on hair loss and hair surgery via our contacts page. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp In recent weeks we have had a number of hair transplant surgeons visit two from India the Drs Batra and this week we have Dr Philippe Abimelec from Paris. We are proud to be establishing a reputation as a teaching practice because it means we have recognition from our peers we openly share our knowledge in the hope that all patients will gain wherever they may be in the world. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWestminster Clinic has been proposed for full registration by the Healthcare Commission which means that we will now be able to offer hair restoration surgery in London. This will include both FUE ( follicular unit extraction aka FIT FUSE DHI andamp; Woods technique ) and strip methods./P PWestminster Clinic will be the only hair loss clinic in London to offer this latest technique (FUE) and one of the few in Europe. Dr Stevenson will be the lead surgeon in this and intends to specialise more in this area seeking ways to increase the numbers of grafts per session. She will be studying the techniques of the leading FUE doctors (Cole Feller Jones and the new SAFE Scribe instrument by Dr Harris)./P PDr Rogers will continue to offer FUE in the Midlands clinic (so there will be 2 FUE clinics in the UK) but concentrate on increasing graft numbers via the strip method. After nearly 10 years experience and the development of new suture materials and the Trichophytic closure strip will continue to beandnbsp;the technique of choice for 90% of patients. In addition Rogers Medical will be moving premises in the next 6 months into a new hospital setting offering a much more high tech location./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PThere are a number of choices available but how do you choose and which is likely to work best? Trichologists ( hair scientists ) have studied such trichological problems. Below is a short guide to tricology and the top five treatments:/P PSTRONGNatural and Alternative/STRONG/P PIn the search for male and female hair restoration of thinning hair many people do turn to non orthodox or non medical hair loss treatments first. These will include various herbal or aromatherapy options. However although used for centuries there is little concrete evidence of their effectiveness. Only two have some degree of efficacy Fenugreek and Saw Palmetto. However at best these are much less effective than the DHT inhibitors./P PSTRONGNutritional Deficit/STRONG/P PIn some women (and occasionally men) vitamin or mineral deficiencies can cause hair problems. Most commonly iron deficiency causes thinning of the hair texture giving a female pattern hairloss or balding appearance i.e. An oval area of scalp see through over the top (vertex) part of the head. However this symptom or appearance can be indicative of female pattern balding (aka Ludwig pattern) which is believed to be genetic although not androgenetic as it also appears to occur in men. Fortunately in females this does not cause complete baldness but it can look very thin./P PA lack of nutrients definitely will not cause an androgenic pattern ( male pattern baldness or MPB ) of hair loss in men or women. Typically this is frontal thinning or recession of the bald temples. The best medical treatments for this are:/P PSTRONGPropecia ( Finasteride ) and Avodart (Dutasteride )/STRONG /P Pwhich are dihydrotestosterone blockers. They block the conversion of testosterone into DHT which is the hormone resposnible for MPB and prostate enlargement. DHT also has an effect on sebum production in the skin which has a role in seborrheic dermatitis ( dandruff ). In 80% of men they can give real hair growth or even regrow lost hair follicles sometimes dramatically. It is important to understand that these follicle bulbs are not dead but dormant. If in the future new techniques can reawaken them that hair will grow again./P PSTRONGHair Surgery/STRONG/P PBest known of these techniques is hair transplantation although both scalp reduction and even flap surgery or balloon expansion has been successful. Hair transplants have been performed since the 1930s originally by Dr Okuda from Japan./P PAlthough punch graft transplantingandnbsp;worked punchgrafts did not give a good cosmetic appearance and were superseded by mini and micro grafting in the 1980s and then modern micrografts and follicular units in the 1990s./P PThis is the state of the art today mainly follicular grafts mixed in with multiple unit grafts MUGs./P PSTRONGHair Pieces/STRONG/P PIts fair to say they can look very good. However this costs both time and money to achieve. It is possible to combine hair pieces with frontal hairline surgery to get a natural hair line with a dense but easy to care for hairpiece behind covering the crown./P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PRick Parfitt one of the founding members of Status Quo is to have investigations for throat cancer. At this difficult time everyone at Rogers Medical sends their best wishes to Rick and sincerely hope all proves to be OK./P PUpdate: Thankfully all has proven to be well. We look forward to the rebooked Quo gigs!/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Due to increasing demand we will enable our patients to order products online in early 2006. We also hope to expand our range of products as we realise that it can be difficult to track down some products particularly those sourced from overseas. If any customer has suggestions as to the items we should stock please let us know and well do our best to obtain it for you. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PSilva Berlusconi Italian Premier feels he can win the next election in Italy because of his recent hair transplant and face lift. During his Make my vote Count campaign he is quoted as saying I look better now than I did when I won in 2001. Perhaps a tip to pass onto the next British prime minister candidates? Certainly Tony Blair looked more than interested to hear about it from Silva at their last meeting! May be Tony will pay us a visit when he steps down as PM!/P PDr Rogers met the hair transplant surgeon who performed the Premiers hair surgery at the Italian Hair Conference in 2005. /P PUPDATE Even hair transplants cant guarantee success. Silva Berlusconi still lost his election in April./P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWe areandnbsp;frequently asked when hair cloning or hair multiplication might become a commercial reality. Realistically its unlikely before ten years. This would be a cure for baldness indeed but there are many steps to overcome not least safety. There would have to be absolute proof that genetic tinkering to regrow hair wouldnt cause cancer. Such proof would probably take that long./P PHowever there has been success in growing hair in volunteers but the hair hasnt looked normal. It has been strange curly kinky hair growing at odd angles out of the scalp. /P PIn the meantime hair loss sufferers need to maintain their hair until then with todays techniques./P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PFollicular unit extraction is a popular new technique of hair transplantation. However it isnt always suitable for everybody. One of the disadvantages it has is the slowness of extraction compared to the Gold Standard of microscopic strip dissection. Three methods used to get around this are:/P PPerforming a long session 1012 hours/P PSpeeding the extraction rate/P PPerforming two sessions back to back (two days in a row)/P PAt Rogers Medical we have been working on all these ideas and think we may be able to shortly increase our graft numbers. However experience has shown that it is still a variable technique. On selected clients we have achieved 700 grafts. With additional staff we think we can now achieve 1000. To achieve this Dr Rogers will be working with the assistance of experienced colleagues on each patient./P PWe have found a number of factors help if the patient is keen to have large numbers transplanted:/P PShaving the whole donor area (and keeping the hair short in the recipient area)/P PPreferably not having already had extensive hair transplanting virgin donor scalps are best/P PAbstaining from alcohol beforehand and making sure you have eaten a good breakfast/well hydrated/P PWe are planning weekend 1000 FUE graft sessions in the near future. If any patients would like to book an FUE megasession then the cost will be £4500./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PDr Rogers will be attending Scottish consultations in June 2006.andnbsp; Location is likely to be west Edinburgh (near the airport)andnbsp;for easy access from Glasgow and is normally onandnbsp;a Saturday. Date to be confirmed shortly./P PUpdate:/P PIt was a very successful weekend of consultations which hopefully has given our many clients more information about the right choice for them./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWeandnbsp;have now moved!andnbsp;Please use the address belowandnbsp;from now on./P PPlease bear with us if there is disturbance to our normal efficiency./P PThe new address is:/P PRogers Medical Stratford Healthcare Arden Street Stratford on Avon Warwickshire. /P PCV37 6YS/P PAll phone numbers and email are the same./P PWe will be offering two theatres both FUE and strip as well as aesthetic medicines such as Botox Restylane Isologen and laser hair removal. Our cosmetic surgeons can also offer breast augmentation facial rejuvenation and other cosmetic surgery.andnbsp;/P PIn particular weandnbsp;can nowandnbsp;offer dense packing 3000 graft sessions. The initial cost of this will be £6000./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Rogers Medical is again leading the way in performing the first known 3000 graft case in the UK. This results in both higher densities and greater coverage for patients and less total time off work. However not every patient is suitable and this needs to be discussed at consultation with one of Rogers Medical hair transplant doctors. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWe are looking for models to demonstrate our technical abilities and results. In particular they should have Norwood 35 hair loss and be willing to be photographed videod etc. In return they will receive a megasession (2000 3000 grafts) at a much reduced cost. Please phone our practice manager for further details./P PThe total discount will be £1000 from the standard price (see Costs page) so a 2000 graft case will be £3950 inclusive. However this does depend on the model returning for follow up photos etc./P PWe understand most people do not want their pictures to be shown but equally most future patients want to see results beforehand it is something of a catch 22. At Rogers Medical we dont believe in salesmen having token hair transplants having real patient photos is better./P Pandnbsp;/P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp The manufacturers of Propecia are currently sponsoring the New Zealand leg of the World Rally Car Series. Hair loss treatments and hair transplant surgery is now finally losing the stigma and becoming mainstream. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp After 10 years of hair loss stabilised by Propecia Dr Rogers will be sitting in the hotseat! Although undecided as to have strip or FUE hair transplantation he has decided that Dr Stevenson from our Westminster clinic will be performing the surgery. This momentous event will be recorded for posterity on this website watch this space!! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers was interviewed this week for an article in the Independent on Sunday newspaper concerning the latest craze in California for eyebrow and eyelash hair transplantation. This is to increase the natural fullness of these areas rather than replacing bald patches on the eyebrows or eyelids. We have certainly noticed an increase in enquiries about this niche surgery although in this country it certainly wouldnt yet be regarded as routine. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We are looking for a suitable model to demonstrate eyebrow restoration on TV. This will involve being interviewed on TV and your procedure filmed. A suitable model would preferably need the majority of one or both eyebrows restoring and the treatment would be performed free of charge. All enquiries please contact Jean or Kate. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PThank you to all our patients and best wishes to you all good growth for 2007!/PPWe re open on Tuesday 2nd January./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWe are updating this website shortly which will include seperate Hair Restoration Cosmetic surgery and online Pharmacy sections. There will be additional videos patient pictures and information as well as a clearer layout./P PWe are happy to receive (constructive) emails suggesting what else you would like to see on the site. For instance we would like to introduce a patients story and pictures section to expand our testimonials pages./P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWe are pleased to announce thatandnbsp;two moreandnbsp;colleagues will be joining the team of Dr Rogers and Dr Stevenson. As ever they receive high quality training and are chosen for their professionalism and interest in combating hair loss./PPDr Rogers will personally oversee their training and day to day work to ensure our high standards are maintained. In addition they will visit other clinics workshops and conferences to gather the latest information and techniques./PPPatients will benefit from more choice of appointments weekends and shorter waiting times. The London clinic will open five days per week./PPMr Rejali will be joining us in Stratford on Avon and because of his Head and Neck surgical training will be specialising in pushing our graft numbers above 3000 in a single session./PPThe other doctor who will work in London will be announced shortly./PPandnbsp;/PPandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We have recently found a finance company who is willing to offer competitive finance for cosmetic surgery procedures including hair transplants. For further details please phone us to arrange a quotation. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PDr Rogers has just had his own first hair transplant. He will keep you updated with a blog and pictures on this news section./P PBelow is his pre op photo remember he has been taking Propecia for the past 10 years which has kept his hair loss stable at this level since then (see gallery section)./P PDr Stevenson performed the surgery which was a small session of 851 follicular units just on the frontal forelock which had only improved slightly with Propecia./P Pandnbsp;/P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PHeres a close up on day four./P PSome of the scabbing has now started flaking off and looking less obvious. With a bit of artful hairstyling and some Nanogen Im sure I could go out in public without anyone noticing./P PThe donor site is nearly back to normal although it still feels a bit tight Im sure this will be better when I get the stitches out on Friday./P Pandnbsp;/P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PThe crusts are definitely loosening off and not so visible nobody who doesnt know mentions anything nor do I catch them glancing at them. It certainly helps to have existing hair to brush forward though./P PThe stitches are itchy and Im looking forward to getting them removed. Although not essential they will dissolve I will be pleased to get rid of them instead of waiting. Photos to follow./P Pandnbsp;/P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp The crusts are loosening quickly and have lost their redness. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PDr Rogers has returned from Milan and the latest hair restoration conference. As usual interesting discussions and talks abounded./P PIn synopsis the hot topics were:/P PHair multiplication. This still seems ten years away. Some success has been achieved but realistically to make it a safe proven and commercial reality takes time./P PHair lasers. Some evidence was provided suggesting hair quality improvement. Unfortunately it was generally agreed that good quality clinical trials were still sadly lacking./P PFUE has become an accepted technique but still has inherent disadvantages. The agreement seems to be that FUE is best for about 10% of patients but strip is best for 90%./P PSome interesting body hair studies were presented. Unfortunately BHT transplants are still very much last resort for most patients./P Pandnbsp;/P Pandnbsp;/P Pandnbsp;/P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWhat can I do about my bald head was an interestingandnbsp; BBC3 documentary which although inaccurate in places did acknowledge the distress that hair loss can cause particularly in young men./P PIt would have been helpful to show the successful orthodox medicines (Propecia etc) which can prevent such early balding in the first place. It would also have been helpful to show a modern natural hair transplant result. /P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp The Sunday Mirror featured a two page spread about Dr Rogers performingandnbsp; a hair transplant. It showed how quickly the patient was able to return to work and his experience of the procedure. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Four men were in court as a result of importing a massive quantity of fake impotence and hair loss drugs.brbrThis goes to show you should always obtain your prescriptions from reputable sources and not trust to cheap prices.brbrhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6999160.stmbr http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Four men were in court as a result of importing a massive quantity of fake impotence and hair loss drugs. This goes to show you should always obtain your prescriptions from reputable sources such as Rogers Medical Medistore and not to trust cheap prices. An independent government study discovered that 50% (half) of all drugs bought over the internet were fake or wrongly labelled giving rise to potentially damaging side effects even death. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. It would have been helpful to show the successful orthodox medicines (Propecia etc) which can prevent such early balding in the first place. It would also have been helpful to show a modern natural hair transplant result. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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.BR Unlike James Nesbitt of Murphys Law and Cold Feet fame. His hair looks remarkably better proof that hair transplantation is an effective treatment. Certainly a lot better than that Jekyll and Hyde wig he was wearing! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp PWe would like to wish all our customers a Happy Christmas and New Year./P PWe will be fully open 2nd January 2008 but in addition we will available to check messages orders and removal of stitches after Boxing Day./P PRogers Medical Group/P P /P http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Welcome to the updated site. Hopefully you will find it easier to navigate and well soon be adding more information and features including Dr Rogers own hair transplant video. The site is still a work in progress (as is hair restoration itself!) so our apologies if links features and photos are not yet finished. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. This demonstrates how important hair can be even to those who dont have hair loss. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers is due to appear in the Channel 4 series Embarrassing Illnesses in March which will be discussing hair loss. Although hair loss is technically not an illness it does cause a lot of distress to many people and frequently patients do find it embarrassing to talk about it. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. The Sunday Mirror newspaper recently revealed that James Nesbitt had also recently had a hair transplant although he hasnt officially confirmed that. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Many celebrities are now turning to Botox fillers and hair transplants as High Definition TV reveals all their imperfections. Amost daily newspapers such as the Daily Mail tell of another high profile presenter caught going to a Harley St clinic. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. Please contact us for further details. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers will be holding consultations in Edinburgh in May. Please phone for a booking. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Daily Mail story about Regaine lotion possibly causing heart beat irregulaities with Tony Blair. This reports an observation that Tony Blairs receding hairline had improved until he had a health scare with an irregular heartbeat. His hairline then worsened again and this could be due to stopping Regaine as it is known to affect some people with these side effects. Coincidentally there is a known association with crown hair loss and an increased risk of heart disease. This doesnt seem to be true though for men with receding hairlines. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers appeared as a guest expert on Ed Doolans radio show talking about hair loss options. 18/06/08 http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. Leslie Ash demonstrates that a salon setting or worse still a Botox party is NOT the place you should go for quality treatment. You will not get the medical back up if you did have a concern and many are not insured. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. Dr Spector stated that around 14% of men carried both variants. However although reaearchers such as Tim Spector from Kings College are on the cutting edge of science he appears unaware that preventative medication such as Propecia is available which is particularly effective when taken before significant hair loss occurs. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers was asked to comment for the beauty section of The Telegraph newspaper about the gaining popularity of eyebrow transplantation 15/10/08 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2008/10/15/efbrows115.xml http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp On the next Richard and Judy television show Mr Cleese causally mentions hes just had hair transplantation and looking good for it too! Like many patients hes done it for himself simply because he wants to and its not a big deal. Attitudes are finally changing and were sure that soon hair transplants will become as routine as Botox is. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp As usual well be offering vouchers and gift packs for the essential stocking fillers that everybody must have. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers appeared for comment on Radio 5 chat show in response to John Cleese admission of a hair transplant. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00fcww7 http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp There will be many changes coming to both the Westminster Clinic website and Rogers Medical Group Clinics in the New Year. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Have a great holiday and Happy New Year to all our customers new and old. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. This only confirms the fact that even if hair loss is seen as a subject of comedy for many hair loss is a devastating condition. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers from our Harley Street Hair Clinic was asked his expert opinion on the result of Cleeses 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! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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 wasnt 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp David van Day appeared on GMTV and was proud to say hed 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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 arent as deep as others but thats 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp In a shock move lead singer of Status Quo all round rock icon and patient of Dr Rogers has cut off his ponytail! Well see what Francis has for his new hairstyle soon. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Read the story of hair transplantation via Twitter by following DrRRogers twitterings at www.twitter.com/DrRRogers http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Our Medistore will soon be stocking an exciting new range of quality hair shampoos. More details soon. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp The newspapers are running stories about James Nesbitt hair transplant. Has he or hasnt he strip or FUE? Our professional opinion would be a strip hair transplant not FUE. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dont forget and dont 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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 its clear that celebrities are recognising the fact that hair transplantation works and can improve their looks confidence and career prospects in a competitive market. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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 didnt ask Dr Rogers first as his result in one session alone is far more dramatically better. Unfortunately they chose to concentrate on a patient whod had a less impressive result than can be achieved. see more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00k9ppp/The_One_Show_05_05_2009/ http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Dr Rogers has founded the British and 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Its now rumoured that Wayne Rooney infamous footballer is also looking to transform his hair transplants in Harley Street to restore his thinning hair. Allegedly hes 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 dont share it with facelifts breast augmentation and liposuction we are hair transplant specialists and proud of it. We dont borrow rent or part time use our hair transplant clinic its ours and ours alone. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp We were privileged to have a couple of visits from Dr Ron Shapiro well known World Class hair transplant surgeon from the USA. He seemed impressed with what we have achieved and Dr Rogers natural placing techniques and meticulous closure skills. They discussed the different hair loss culture of both UK and USA patients such as shaving the recipient area or not. It was a very pleasant relaxed day and we thank our patients for not minding the presence of a visiting hair transplant surgeon and friend. Dr Rogers hopes to visit Dr Shapiro in return at his clinic next year. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Status Quo rocked out at Glasto and didnt they look and sound good! Francis Rossi suits the pony tail less image after all. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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 http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19826566.100robotgiveshairtransplantsanaturallook.html http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Our national phone number is now 08444 822 023 and our local number is now 01788 523899 http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. There has been debate and research about angulation of the grafts for some time coronal or sagittal. But of course this only takes account of 2 directions. Dr Rogers actually angles his grafts within 3 dimensions the slanticle which is the true angle of growth for hair not the artifical demarcation of sagittal or coronal but the natural angulation. Dr Rogers will shortly submit a paper to his esteemed colleagues at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Old news but many years ago Jimmy White had a Frechet scalp reduction and some micrograft transplants. Now hes on Celebrity Get me Out of Here in the Australian Jungle. Lets see how he does! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp Rick Parfitt and Rolf Harris have teamed up for a Christmas 2009 hit record. It sounds great to us! We dont think Rolf and Rick have ever needed a hair transplant but were big fans anyway good luck to the boys! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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: A sample of your blood is taken which is centrifuged to split the plasma away from the red blood cells. This plasma is then reinjected into the superficial skin either by hypodermic needle or by a needle roller. In total it should take less than an hour. We will take photos before and compare them at 3 monthly intervals. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp George Michael singer of Last Christmas admitted to Chris Evans that hed 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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! http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. *This only applies to patients more than 100 miles away from London booking 1000 or more grafts before the end of March 2010. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. As well as offering hair loss consultations with Dr Rogers at just £60 you can also see one of our hair technicians for free. This may make it easier to see us for our impartial advice before perhaps committing to hair transplants. Our hours will continue as Monday Friday 0900 1730 but we can also offer Saturday hair transplants consultations with our FUE specialist and consultations in Glasgow or Edinburgh. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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. http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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 doesnt need to worry too much about the budget... http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp 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). http://www.westminsterclinic.co.uk/site/news.asp