The 46th Congress of the Italian Society for Hair Science and Restoration (S.I.TRI) was held in Milan in May. S.I.TRI is a member of the Global Council of ISHRS and serves as the local branch of ISHRS in Italy. The conference brought together leading hair transplant surgeons from around the globe, fostering the exchange of knowledge and the development of new practices in hair transplantation.
Dr. Anastassakis’ participation in the 46th S.I.TRI Congress for Synthetic Hair Transplantion
Dr. Anastassakis, renowned for his extensive experience in hair transplantation and his active contribution to the scientific community, attended the conference in a dual role. Serving both as moderator to the adjunct Live Surgery Workshop and as a guest speaker, Dr. Anastassakis played a pivotal role in the successful organization and execution of the conference’s events. He is one of the 220 certified hair transplant surgeons by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and one of the 139 Fellow Members of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).


At the conference, in a packed amphitheater, Dr. Anastassakis delivered a lecture titled “Artificial Hair Fibers: A Result You Did Not Expect”. The topic addressed the transplantation of synthetic hair and the detrimental outcomes that may occur for those opting for this method. Drawing from his invaluable experience and knowledge, Dr. Anastassakis analyzed the problems and risks associated with the transplantation of synthetic hair, enlightening his colleagues on the potential complications that may arise.
Recognition by the Global Scientific Community of Hair Restoration Surgeons
Dr. Anastassakis’ participation in the S.I.TRI Congress once again attests to the recognition and respect he enjoys from the global scientific community. His extensive experience and active involvement in numerous conferences and workshops establish Dr. Anastassakis as one of the most distinguished scientists in the field of hair transplantation.

His lecture on the adverse consequences of synthetic hair transplantation underscores his commitment—and that of the entire scientific community—to providing safe and effective solutions to their patients.
Dr. Konstantinos Anastassakis
Dr. Konstantinos Anastassakis is a certified hair transplant surgeon based in Athens, Greece, and one of only 220 Diplomates of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) worldwide since 2015. He has served as Treasurer, Secretary, and
Vice President of the ABHRS (2017–2021) and has been an ISHRS member since 2009 and Fellow since 2019.
He maintains an active international academic presence, with more than 120 scientific presentations at conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Facial Plastic Surgery and international textbooks including Hair Loss Advances and
Treatments, part of the book series, Updates in Clinical Dermatology (Springer, 2024). He is the author of “Androgenetic Alopecia from A to Z” (Springer, 2023) and has contributed chapters in Hair Loss Advances and Treatments, part of the book series,
Updates in Clinical Dermatology (Springer 2024), including “Hair Follicle Cloning and Stem Cells” and “Hair Transplantation—From the ‘Ancient’ 4 mm Plugs to the Latest Follicular Unit Excision Technique: 8 Decades of Painful Progress”. He is also the author of “Paradigm shift from linear strip to follicular unit excision in hair restoration surgery” in Facial Plastic Surgery (2024).
Anastasakis Hair Clinic
Led by Dr. Anastassakis, the Anastasakis Hair Clinic offers advanced and specialized hair transplantation services. Dr. Anastassakis’ participation in international conferences such as S.I.TRI’s latest conference enhances the clinic’s prestige and positions it at the forefront of developments in hair restoration. The clinic’s commitment to natural, dense results with safe and scientifically accepted techniques ensures that patients receive the most modern and secure treatments, as you can see from our patients video reviews for their hair transplant.
Conclusions on 46th S.I.TRI Congress about Synthetic Hair Transplantation
Dr. Anastassakis’ participation in the 46th S.I.TRI Congress was a significant event for him and Anastasakis Hair Clinic. His presence, as moderator and honorary speaker at yet another international conference, highlights his prestige and dedication to the scientific community and his patients.