Toyos Clinic

New York, New York FUE

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Checked against ISHRS, August 2026.

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About the Clinic

Toyos Clinic offers a range of aesthetic services, including hair restoration, utilizing advanced techniques like SmartGraft FUE. This method is highlighted for being minimally invasive, comfortable, and providing natural-looking results without visible scarring. The clinic emphasizes a "see better, look better" philosophy, investing in technology to remain at the forefront of medical and aesthetic advancements. They are involved in research, which allows patients access to emerging treatments, aiming to help individuals feel their best.

The clinic is led by Drs. Rolando and Melissa Toyos, who are recognized pioneers in eye care and aesthetic services. Dr. Melissa Toyos, an oculofacial surgeon, specializes in FUE hair transplantation and other facial rejuvenation procedures. Toyos Clinic operates multiple locations, serving patients in Tennessee, Mississippi, and New York City, and is committed to making their services accessible through various payment options and accepted insurance plans. They aim to help patients achieve healthier eyes and increased confidence in their appearance through personalized care and cutting-edge treatments.

Reviews for Toyos Clinic are mixed. Many patients express high satisfaction, praising the professionalism, kindness, and expertise of the doctors and staff. Specific positive comments mention successful outcomes with LASIK and cataract surgeries, with some patients reporting vision better than 20/20 and freedom from glasses. Dr. Melissa Toyos is frequently commended for her caring nature and ability to address various concerns, from skin and hair to eye health. However, some reviews indicate issues such as long wait times, occasional rudeness from front office staff, and concerns about the practice becoming too large or impersonal, with a perception that doctors may spend less time with patients compared to previous years. One reviewer felt the clinic prioritized profit over patient care, citing excessive prescriptions and a need for second opinions.

Meet the Surgeon

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Checked against ISHRS, August 6, 2026.

Dr. Melissa Toyos

ISHRS Current member

Dr. Melissa Toyos is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a background in biochemistry, who specializes in oculofacial surgery and hair restoration. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana State University and has extensive experience, having previously been a partner at one of the largest eye care practices in the country, Discover Vision Centers in Kansas City. Dr. Toyos is a national and international researcher and lecturer, training other doctors on surgical and aesthetic techniques, and her clinical research has been utilized by the FDA for medication approvals. She is a two-time award winner of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Research Grant and has authored and edited over 100 publications. Dr. Toyos has also held leadership positions, including former president of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and has been recognized for her community work, being voted one of Kansas City's Most Influential Women. She is noted as a pioneer of the Mixto Laser Lift, a procedure that has received an International Non-Surgical Enhancement Award. Dr. Toyos is also the national director of research and training for the SmartGraft/SmartSolutions hair restoration system.

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.

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