Hair restoration has become more visible, more normalized, and more heavily marketed than ever. But with that growth has come a troubling parallel trend: the rise of “black market” hair transplant clinics. In a recent conversation between Dr. Robert Haber and Dr. Sam Lam, the two veteran surgeons tackled a topic that’s uncomfortable but essential: how unethical clinics are putting …
Dr. Georgios Zontos, MD, PhD, FISHRS, Diplomate of ABHRS The black market in hair transplantation is a widespread and growing problem that extends far beyond Turkey. In recent years, similar unethical practices have emerged in several European countries, including Greece. Non-authorized personnel frequently perform surgical procedures in clinics that operate under the name of licensed physicians. This case report highlights …
This is an update from a story written by Chris before his hair transplant repair. Read Chris’ story before his repair here. Hair restoration surgery can be life-changing, but it’s also a field fraught with risks—especially when patients fall prey to unqualified clinics and misleading marketing. In this article, we dive into the real-life story of Chris, who experienced a …
Introduction In the quest for a fuller head of hair or a more robust beard, many individuals are turning to hair transplant procedures. While these surgeries can offer a renewed sense of confidence, they also come with significant risks, especially when performed abroad. Recently, traveling abroad has emerged as a hotspot for affordable hair transplants, attracting thousands of patients from …
Black market hair transplant clinics pose a serious risk, often leaving patients with severe scarring, poor hair growth, and depleted donor areas.
Dr. Maxim Chumak discusses a case study of a patient with scalp necrosis after a hair transplant from a black market clinic in Turkey and his treatment for repair.
Update October 29, 2024. The father of the young man went to the press to share his story after this article was written by Dr. Jean Devroye. Here is a link to the story. June 25, 2024Written by Jean Devroye, MD, FISHRS, Hair Transplant Surgeon in Brussels, Belgium and founder of Devroye Instruments Today, I’m so sad. A young 24-year-old …
This patient educational live stream was recorded on 11.11 on ISHRS 3rd Annual World Hair Transplant Repair Day. Watch the Full Replay Topic: A Discussion on Fraudulent Hair Transplant Clinics in Hair Transplantation Learn more about Hair Transplant Repair Day and participating physicians here. Panelists: Bradley R. Wolf, MD, FISHRSPresident Ricardo Mejia, MD, FISHRSVice President Shady El-Maghraby, MD, MSc, FISHRSChair, …
My name is Chris, and I am seeking assistance worldwide. I fell victim to a fraudulent and illicit hair transplant clinic, and I am in need of help. Approximately fifteen months ago, I made a regrettable mistake by opting for a hair transplant in Turkey. I had limited knowledge about the procedure, and it was a friend who suggested I …
This article was Co-authored by Dr. Christopher D’Souza, President BAHRS, and Dr. Gregory Williams, BAHRS Vice President. As with everywhere in the world, hair transplant surgery is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. However, there is a lack of public awareness about who should do the various steps involved in this surgical procedure. Hair transplant surgeons should never delegate the …