MAXIM Hair Restoration

Paramus, New Jersey FUE, FUT

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About the Clinic

MAXIM Hair Restoration is a hair restoration practice with a location in Paramus, NJ, and clinicians who have trained and worked at its New York City and Sarasota locations. Procedures include FUE hair transplants, FUT/strip transplants, hybrid transplants combining FUE and FUT or scalp and body hair sources, repair cases, and facial hair restoration of the beard, mustache, and eyebrows, alongside adjunct scalp therapies such as growth-factor–based treatments and regenerative injections. Extraction is carried out with systems including the ATERA® FUE System and the WAW FUE System, as well as a hybrid manual and robotic workflow, and large single-day sessions are performed for suitable candidates. Clinicians work alongside the practice's hair transplant physicians and surgeons, remaining involved through consultation, planning, surgery, and recovery.

Medical Team

Dr. Lawrence Barnard

Dr. Lawrence Barnard is a hair transplant doctor with nearly a decade of hair restoration experience in New York City and Long Island. He works with FUT and FUE techniques and cellular micrografting procedures, and has held a leadership role in a residency program at Southampton Hospital, affiliated with St. Barnabas Hospital.

Dr. Stefan Thiele

Dr. Stefan P. Thiele is a hair transplant and cosmetic surgeon at maxim hair restoration, seeing patients in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin, Texas. He performs FUE, FUT (strip), and hybrid hair transplants, as well as facial hair procedures covering the beard, mustache, goatee, sideburns, and eyebrows, and he incorporates non-surgical options such as scalp micropigmentation and soft-tissue injections into treatment plans. He personally handles steps including anesthesia, graft harvesting, and recipient site creation, and works with FUE platforms such as the WAW and ATERA systems, including for curly, coily, and wavy hair types. Trained as a general surgeon over five years, he has more than seven years of experience in hair transplantation and cosmetic procedures and over a decade in clinical practice, including more than eight years at East Texas Medical Center and Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals & Clinics. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, completed an internship at the Medical Center of Central Georgia and a general surgery residency at the Charleston Area Medical Center, and holds a bachelor's degree from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.

Dr. Goran Jezic

Dr. Goran Jezic is a hair transplant doctor at Maxim Hair Restoration, practicing in Houston and other Texas locations including Austin and San Antonio. He performs FUE, FUT/strip, and hybrid transplants, as well as facial hair transplants for beards, mustaches, and eyebrows, and offers non-surgical adjunct treatments such as cellular micrografting, growth-factor and exosome therapies, laser scalp therapy, and topical and oral hair-support programs, including treatment plans for female hair loss. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and completed specialty training at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Dr. David Borenstein

Dr. David Borenstein is a highly experienced physician with over 25 years in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from the Technion Faculty of Medicine in Haifa, Israel, and completed his internship at Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Borenstein also finished residencies at University Hospital at Stony Brook, Westchester County Medical Center, and St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and also certified in Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Borenstein has held significant clinical positions, been published in the European Journal of Ultrasound, and served as the Chief Investigator on a research project concerning Spinal Cord Injuries. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the New York State Medical Society, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Borenstein has conducted medical missions in various countries such as North Korea, Ghana, and Cuba.

Dr. Leslie Pickens

Dr. Leslie Pickens is a hair restoration physician at maxim hair restoration, treating patients in the Washington, D.C. area, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. She performs FUE, FUT (strip), hybrid, and facial hair transplants, including beard, mustache, sideburn, and eyebrow work, and offers non-surgical options such as scalp micropigmentation, PDO threads, regenerative treatments, and topical regimens. She earned her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, completed a general surgery internship and residency at Howard University and further emergency medicine training at Boston City Hospital Trauma Center, and has practiced medicine for more than 30 years. In her procedures she uses FUE systems including WAW, ATERA, and Ellis, selecting the approach suited to each patient's hair type and scalp.

Dr. Kristopher Hamwi

Dr. Kristopher Hamwi is a hair transplant doctor and plastic surgeon with MAXIM Hair Restoration, performing hair transplant procedures in Sarasota and Tampa, Florida. He performs FUE, FUT/strip, and hybrid transplants combining both methods, along with facial hair transplants of the eyebrows, beard, and mustache, and offers adjunct therapies such as PRP, exosomes, microneedling, and other scalp treatments. He works with FUE systems including ATERA and WAW, and combines manual technique with robotic-assisted extraction, and he handles large-session and revision cases.

His training includes a medical degree from the Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, general surgery residencies at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Hospital, a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Hospital, and an aesthetic fellowship in New York City, with further training through the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard-affiliated hospitals, and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has more than ten years of experience in cosmetic surgery and hair transplantation, and has contributed to research and academic presentations in cosmetic and plastic surgery.

Dr. Christine Green

The search results do not contain information about a Dr. Christine Green at Maxim Hair Restoration. The provided information focuses on other doctors like Dr. Goran A. Jezic, Josh Simpson PA-C, and Joseph Hart RN, who are associated with Maxim Hair Restoration. Information found about a Dr. Christine Green pertains to her work in Lyme disease treatment and integrative medicine, not hair restoration. Therefore, I cannot provide a summary of Dr. Christine Green's background at Maxim Hair Restoration based on the provided search results.

Dr. Andrew Kawecki

Unfortunately, I cannot fulfill this request. The search results indicate that Dr. Andrew Kawecki, associated with Maxim Hair Restoration, is a plastic surgeon who completed his residency at Michigan State University and specializes in Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. However, other search results refer to a different individual named Andrew Kawecki who was a priest involved in a criminal case. Due to this potential confusion and the nature of the other search results, I cannot provide a summary focused on the professional background of the doctor at the specified clinic website.

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Dr. Sharyn Espina

Dr. Sharyn Espina is a hair transplant surgeon with experience in performing various procedures like FUT, FUE, and facial hair restoration. She practices at Maxim Hair Restoration in Cebu, where she also offers solutions for hair loss. Her background includes specializing in surgery and plastic surgery.

Dr. John Ocampo

Dr. John Ocampo is a plastic and aesthetic surgeon with experience in hair restoration. He earned his undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University. While details about specific professional memberships or awards are not readily available, his expertise is recognized through his practice at Maxim Hair Restoration.

Dr. Imran Tahir

Dr. Imran Tahir is a highly experienced Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over 20 years specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He has received fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in Glasgow and Ireland, and is a certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon from the Royal College of Surgeons in England and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Tahir has gained expertise by working in leading plastic surgery centers in the UK, Australia, and Ireland, and completed his plastic surgical training in Dublin. He has also trained and worked in major cities in the USA, including New York, Texas, and Los Angeles, collaborating with prominent plastic and hair surgeons. His practice in Dubai has earned him a wide referral base, including celebrity clients, and he offers a comprehensive range of services. Dr. Tahir is recognized as a leader in hair restoration, with over 15 years of experience specifically in hair transplantation procedures.

Dr. Mustafa Aydınol

Dr. M. Mustafa Aydınol is a highly experienced Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon who completed his medical degree at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine and his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Dicle University. He has received specialized training in plastic surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, attended Plastic Surgery The Meeting in Boston, and participated in RSE (European Rhinoplasty Association) courses in Istanbul, along with advanced cadaver training courses. Dr. Aydınol is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He has published several articles in the field of plastic surgery and has extensive experience in various aesthetic procedures, including hair transplantation.

Procedures Offered

FUE
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique where individual hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area using a small circular punch tool. The harvested follicles are then carefully implanted into the balding or thinning areas of the scalp. This method leaves tiny, nearly invisible scars rather than a linear scar, resulting in faster healing and the ability to wear shorter hairstyles. Because of this, FUE is the most popular hair transplant technique today.
FUT
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), also known as the "strip method," involves surgically removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area, typically the back of the head. The strip is then carefully dissected under a microscope to separate individual hair follicles, which are implanted into the recipient areas. While this technique leaves a linear scar that requires longer hair to conceal, it allows surgeons to harvest a large number of high-quality grafts in a single session, making it cost-effective for patients needing extensive coverage.

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