Martin Zadnik, M.D., FACS: Hair Transplant Surgeon in Chicago

Martin Zadnik, M.D., FACS, is a hair restoration surgeon with Advanced Hair Restoration® in Chicago. He spent 18 years in general surgery before hair restoration, is a member of the ISHRS and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is a former Major in the USAF Medical Corps. He specializes in the Advanced FUE™ and Advanced FUT methods, with No-Shave FUE™ available.

Reviewed by Martin Zadnik, M.D., FACS. Review date: 2026-09-09

Credentials

Role at Advanced Hair Restoration®: Hair Restoration Surgeon · Chicago, IL

Highlights

18 years in general surgery before hair restoration
Member, ISHRS · Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Former Major, USAF Medical Corps

More about Dr. Zadnik

Specialist in Advanced FUE™ & Advanced FUT methods
Board-certified in general surgery
Licensed in Texas, New York, Ohio & California

About Dr. Zadnik

Dr. Zadnik's career began with 18 years in general surgery before he dedicated himself to hair restoration. A University of Toledo College of Medicine graduate who completed his surgical residency there, he served as a Major in the USAF Medical Corps and later led his clinic as Lead Physician at Mercy Hospital, Minneapolis. He specializes in the Advanced FUE™ and Advanced FUT methods, is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is board-certified in general surgery, and is licensed in Texas, New York, Ohio, and California.

Dr. Zadnik at Advanced Hair Restoration®

Dr. Zadnik serves the Chicago market.

Advanced Hair Restoration® has 30+ offices across the country. Awards include Best Business of 425 Seattle (425 Business Magazine, 2023 and 2024), Best of Denver (Westword, Hair Restoration, 2025), Best of Perimeter Atlanta (Appen Media Group, 2024) and Best of Dallas-Fort Worth (People’s Choice Award, 2023 and 2024).

Who performs your procedure

Your physician evaluates your scalp health and hair loss pattern, then designs a hairline that fits your facial structure and age, with the exact graft count mapped out. Individual follicles are removed under local anesthesia with micro-punch instruments: no strip of scalp, no stitches, no linear scar. Extraction and placement are physician-guided, with each follicle placed at the angle, depth and direction of your natural growth.

Techniques: Advanced FUE™ and No-Shave FUE™

Advanced Hair Restoration® invented Advanced FUE™ and holds the U.S. patent for No-Shave FUE™. Both are delivered as the Simple 1 Day Treatment®: one outpatient visit under local anesthesia, your own natural hair, Guaranteed to Grow for Life™. Our Advanced FUE™ teams complete mega-sessions of 4,000+ grafts in a single day.

Technique	How it works	What to expect
Advanced FUE™	Follicles extracted one by one with micro-punch precision	No linear scar, no stitches, faster and more comfortable recovery
No-Shave FUE™	Patented; donor and recipient areas stay unshaved (a Hybrid option trims only the donor area)	Total discretion; more time and precision, so typically priced higher than standard FUE
FUT, the strip method	A thin strip of scalp is removed to harvest grafts	Permanent linear scar, longer recovery; reserved for cases like extensive scar revisions

What a consultation with Dr. Zadnik covers

Consultations are free and in person, with no pressure and no obligation, and end with a personalized treatment plan and quote. In person, your physician examines your scalp and donor area directly and maps your exact graft count, so the plan is precise.

Candidacy. The grafts needed for your result, the availability and density of your donor hair, hair characteristics, and likely future loss. If a procedure is not right yet, medications and laser therapy can help preserve the hair you have.
Design and graft count. A custom hairline and your exact number. Each graft carries 1 to 4 hairs.
Timeline. Most patients are back at non-strenuous work within 1 to 3 days. Grafted hair typically sheds in 2 to 4 weeks, new growth begins in 3 to 4 months, and results build over 12 months.
Cost. In the United States a hair transplant typically costs about $5,000-$15,000+, priced per graft, with the per-graft rate scaling down as your graft count rises. No hidden fees. Financing options are available.

Typical ranges: hairline restoration 1,500 to 2,500 grafts, crown 2,000 to 3,500, full restoration 3,000 to 5,000+.

How Dr. Zadnik approaches a case

Eighteen years in general surgery taught Dr. Zadnik that details decide the outcome: tissue handling, time, and a plan made before the first incision. He applies the same discipline to hair restoration. He works in both the Advanced FUE™ and Advanced FUT methods, so the technique fits the case rather than the other way around, and he is direct about what your donor supply can support.

Real Results