The ISHRS is the “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons”.
“This professional society was created in 1993 by an initial core of pioneer hair transplant surgeons who saw a need to establish a formal society focused on hair restoration surgery and uphold higher standards of care in an emerging speciality that was in its infancy. Their vision was to create a membership society where ideas and innovations could be exchanged with surgeons from around the world to improve patient outcomes, train other physicians, encourage scientific studies and educate the public about hair restoration surgery.
Today, hair restoration techniques, instruments and improved technology contribute to virtually undetectable results. But delivering these results requires a properly trained surgeon with experience. The ISHRS provides the highest quality education to physicians ensuring they have access to the latest innovations and scientific research related to hair loss and treatments.
The Society hosts the largest annual scientific congress for hair transplant surgeons in the world and has greatly accelerated the development of international knowledge and expertise. The ISHRS offers high quality CME courses, a robust journal, access to live surgery workshops, and a network for physicians to exchange ideas with one another. By funding research, the ISHRS seeks to establish best practices for techniques in the field as well as continue to advance the knowledge of hair biology. The ISHRS upholds high ethical standards.
Additionally, the ISHRS is active in advocacy efforts to protect and educate consumers about the increasing numbers of unlicensed personnel or physicians with minimal training worldwide performing hair restoration surgery, the dangers of medical tourism, and the importance of consumers researching a qualified hair transplant surgeon.”
Courtesy of ISHRS.
