New Hair Graft Commits to the Safety and Restoration of Patients Affected by Traumatic Hair Loss

On the occasion of World Hair Repair Day, celebrated on November 11, 2025, New Hair Graft, co-directed by Dr. Arthur Movsisyan and the only active member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) in Mauritius, is partnering with the global campaign Operation Restore. This initiative aims to raise public awareness about the growing dangers of the black market for hair transplants and to promote safe and ethical hair restoration for victims of traumatic hair loss.

Established by ISHRS in 2004, the Operation Restore program connects patients who have experienced hair loss due to serious accidents, such as burns or injuries, with qualified volunteer doctors. These surgeons, including Dr. Movsisyan, generously offer their services to help restore patients' appearance and self-esteem, which are often lost.

Since its inception, the program has already facilitated over $630,000 worth of free reconstructive surgeries worldwide, equivalent to around Rs 29 million. "Hair loss due to trauma is not merely an aesthetic issue; it is a profound psychological injury. Restoring hair often means restoring a person's confidence and dignity," says Dr. Arthur Movsisyan, hair transplant surgeon and spokesperson for New Hair Graft.

With over 25 years of experience in hair transplantation and 10 years in facial reconstructive surgery, Dr. Movsisyan is actively promoting this humanitarian program in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region. He has already performed several reconstructive procedures for patients from Réunion, Seychelles, Madagascar, and Estonia, but no Mauritian patient has yet benefited from this service. "Either Mauritian patients are unaware of the program, or fortunately, there are few such cases on the island. Regardless, I want to remind everyone that free reconstructive surgeries are available for eligible individuals," Dr. Movsisyan emphasizes.

World Hair Restoration Day also highlights the dangers posed by illegal hair transplant clinics. According to a recent ISHRS survey, these clinics are proliferating in several countries, particularly in Turkey, and are beginning to appear in Mauritius, jeopardizing patient health. These establishments entice victims with low prices and misleading advertisements, but the consequences can be severe, including visible scarring, infections, increased baldness, and irreversible damage.

"Hair transplantation is not a trivial cosmetic procedure; it is a complex medical intervention that must be performed by qualified specialists in accredited clinics," Dr. Movsisyan reminds us.

This commitment to the Operation Restore program aligns perfectly with New Hair Graft's development strategy, which aims to raise professional standards and promote responsible medical practice based on competence, safety, and respect for patients.