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 …
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.
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 …
Alba V. Reyes, MD, FISHRS, had a consultation with a 23-year-old patient who had initially gone to a low-cost black market Clinic for a quote for a hair transplant from a bald spot on his crown area that he had since he was born. The black market clinic proceeded to give him a quote for a hair transplant combined with …
This case is presented by a victim of a black market hair transplant clinic. He contacted the ISHRS directly after finding the Fight the FIGHT campaign microsite and wishes to tell his story publicly to help others be aware. A video interview (hiding his identity) was conducted by the ISHRS after he reached out to us wanting to share his …
Repairing hair transplants that fall under Ghost Hair Transplants Ghosting is a term used when it is assumed a doctor is going to do the surgery, but then the doctor never appears and another individual performs the surgery. Usually, they are unlicensed and not qualified or authorized to perform surgery. Such cases have become so rampant today due to mushrooming …
This is a case study of a patient who had a bad experience from a clinic operating in Malaysia. Without doing proper research, the unsuspecting patient, a Malaysian-Chinese man, aged 27, fell victim to a bad hair transplant. The patient was looking for a hair restoration surgery due to his receding hairline and was promised a successful result. Unfortunately, the …
See this video of Ricardo Mejia, MD interviewing Shady El-Maghraby, MD, MSc, FISHRS on various case studies of hair transplant repairs. As a hair restoration surgeon in Egypt, Dr. El-Maghraby is getting requests for repairs on a weekly basis. Learn more about ISHRS World Hair Transplant Repair Day on 11.11, where doctors will perform pro bono surgery for victims of …