Hair Restoration Experts Converge in Rio for 34th ISHRS World Congress

The conference, scheduled for October 15-17, 2026, serves as a global forum for advancements in hair growth and restoration techniques. Participants can attend a pre-meeting Live Surgery Workshop on October 13, hosted by the Brazilian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery, followed by a series of high-level sessions. Program Chair Maxim Chumak emphasized a shift toward interactive learning, designed to challenge existing methodologies while reinforcing the necessity of ethical standards in clinical practice.

Keynote presentations will span critical areas of modern hair science, including the use of topical clascoterone for androgenetic alopecia, 3D bioengineering in follicle research, and the application of regenerative microinfusions. The curriculum also addresses the intersection of hair health with systemic factors, such as the gut-hair axis and the impact of GLP-1 metabolic pharmacotherapy. A notable addition to this year’s program is a patient testimony detailing the risks of black-market clinics, intended to highlight the importance of physician accountability. With 1,200 members operating across 80 countries, the ISHRS continues to position itself as the primary authority for setting medical and ethical benchmarks in the field.