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
Worldwide Hair Restoration Trends 2025 Practice Census Results What’s Trending The average number of patients per member increased by 20% since 2021 Female hair restoration surgical patients treated in 2024 increased 16.5% from 2021 40% of ISHRS members reported an increase in transgender hair transplants in 2024 67% of ISHRS members reported performing an average of one procedure to achieve
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
Media Kit for physicians for Hair Transplant Repair Day and Fight the Fight Campaign Note: This is a resource page for participating physicians. Visit the Consumer Facing Page for Hair Transplant Repair Day: HairTransplantRepairDay.org. Please use that link when sharing along with the hashtag #hairtransplantrepairday. Media Kit The following media kit contains various media materials with different links. If you