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Comparing FUT and FUE: Techniques in Modern Hair Restoration Surgery

By Zack Charkawi Apr 2, 2025

Hair loss can be a challenging experience, especially for young patients navigating the emotional and social impact it may bring. As a hair restoration specialist, I’ve worked with countless individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that address both immediate concerns and long-term goals. Hair transplantation in young patients...

The Dangers of Illicit Hair Transplants

By Zack Charkawi Mar 12, 2025

As a proud member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the leading global authority on hair loss and restoration, I want to inform you about a program that supports victims of improperly performed hair transplants, which are often carried out illegally by unlicensed technicians. I understand the profound...

Early Hair Loss: Causes, Effects, and Treatment Options

By Zack Charkawi Feb 26, 2025

A week ago, I had a consultation that really stuck with me. My youngest hair restoration patient yet—a 21-year-old young man—sat across from me, visibly nervous. He had just graduated college and was about to start his first job. “Doc,” he said, “I feel like I’m already aging before I’ve even begun my career. Do I really need a hair transplant...

Comparing FUT and FUE: Techniques in Modern Hair Restoration Surgery

By Zack Charkawi Jan 27, 2025

In the last two decades, the trend in aesthetic surgery has leaned towards minimally invasive procedures, and hair transplant surgeries are no exception. There are two primary methods for harvesting follicular units in hair restoration, FUT and FUE : Strip Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE)....

A man holding a brush notices more hairs on it than normal. He looks worried, suffering from hair loss.

What You Must Know About COVID-19 & Hair Loss.

By Zack Charkawi Apr 7, 2022

Hair loss is very common in males and females after viral infections including COVID-19. All of my patients ask me why and how? To explain the effect of COVID infection then we should talk briefly about the hair cycle. The hair rotates between three cycles: 1- The anagen phase : I think of this phase as the growing phase, hair...

A man in his early forties is looking at his reflection in the mirror. With his left hand, he is touching his hair above his forehead. We can see he has receding hair.

My perspective on male pattern hair loss.

By Zack Charkawi May 31, 2021

Hair loss is not only a physical problem Hair loss is a universal problem that affects both men and women and can affect patients of all age groups. Hair is not an accessory but rather an integral hallmark of our appearance and our personality. Hair is so diverse, with endless possibilities of texture, shape, density, and color. It...