Leslie Pickens, M.D.

Leslie Pickens, M.D.

Dr. Pickens is a Hair Restoration Physician in the D.C. area, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (VA). She has over 30 years of physician experience and is Board Certified. She has supervised Hair loss, wellness, facial aesthetics, telemedicine, emergency, and trauma cases. read more

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Experience

Dr. Pickens has 30 years of physician experience encompassing advanced urgent care, emergency medicine, trauma, wellness, facial aesthetics, telemedicine, and wound. read more

Accomplishments

Dr. Pickens is a Board Certified Physician who has served not only as a physician but CEO and Medical Director for various medical institutions. Licensed in Virginia and Maryland. Award-winning paper at the Massachusetts Medical Society. read more

Training

Dr. Pickens completed her Postgraduate training at Boston City Hospital Trauma Center. Internship/residency in general surgery at Howard University. Tulane University. read more


Dr. Pickens understands how public perception ties into one's physical health and appearance, which in turn translates to self-confidence and success. That's why she handles every hair restoration client with focused care and concern.

Past clients will happily tell you that Dr. Pickens is happy to answer any questions and to discuss all your options in detail. She has excellent online reviews detailing the incredible results she's been able to achieve for her clients.

Dr. Pickens received her Doctor of Medicine from the prestigious Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Howard University General Surgery Residency program and an emergency medicine residency at Boston City Hospital. She has pursued additional training with the American Cosmetic Cellular Medicine Association.

Dr. Pickens has served as a CEO and Medical Director for MAXIM, ABOUT FACE aesthetic centers, and for Advanced Urgent Medical Care of Alexandria Virginia. She is also a volunteer at the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Dr. Pickens  is Board-Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. She is also a diplomat with the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a member of the American Cosmetic Cellular Medicine Association. She is accredited by the American Cosmetic Cellular Medicine Association.

Technologies Used by Dr. Pickens

WAW FUE System

Dr. Pickens uses the European Wireless WAW System to perform FUE procedures. The WAW FUE Technology is reputed worldwide for its ability to treat all types of hair with zero to minimal transaction. This includes African-American hair transplants and curly and wavy hair. read more

FUT Hair Transplants

Dr. Pickens  has performed hundreds of FUT Hair Transplant procedures on clients with limited donor tissue and those with previous FUT hair transplants who do not wish to have another linear scar.

Other FUE Technologies

Dr. Pickens is also skilled at other FUE technologies including the Ellis, SMP, PDO threads, and ATERA FUE System that lubricates the donor area and follicular units until they are transplanted to the thinning and balding recipient sites. read more


Great service, communication, technically sound with a soft touch during a long procedure. They are also responsibly priced.

Andre Common Citizen

So satisfying with the results I recommend this place

alejandro galvan

I got FUE and stem cell therapy here. It was a very professional experience! Dr Kaur was amazing at informing me of the process step by step, explaining the science and all of my options for hair restoration (there's so many). I am a healthcare professional myself and she answered all of my questions, didn't rush my appointment or my decision. She told me how to research the appropriate treatments as well. I considered going overseas but the follow up and close care Dr Kaur gave is invaluable. I'm 2 weeks in and am looking forward to seeing my results. Procedure day is fully of anxiety but the providers were very professional, understanding and most importantly comforting. Aya took special care to insure I was comfortable every step of the way and Teresa did an amazing job explaining what was happening while it was happening. They treat you to lunch too! I'm glad I invested my time into Dr Kaur's practice specifically because my hair is 80% of my confidence. Looking forward to seeing the results 6 months in!

Durraiz Alvi

Thank you so much doctor and whole staff for helping me through the FUE process. Highly recommend this place for people who are struggling to find a place to get their hair transplant done. The price and value you get from this company I highly recommend. Again thank you so much guys.

raj patel

And process. They breakdown a solution custom just for you with realistic expectations which sets them apart from other similar companies. For the price and value you get from Maxim I highly recommend for any hair restoration services you are looking for.

Zuhayr Alam

I had an FUE procedure done by Theresa Lu and her team. She was very informative and transparent regarding exactly what I could expect from both the procedure and the days following. I was most impressed by the genuine concern she expressed for my well-being during the procedure, as she consistently checked in with me throughout to make sure everything was comfortable and painless. Theresa encouraged me to let her know whenever I felt any pain or discomfort, and was very understanding when I asked for a few short breaks. Her expertise in pain management made both the procedure and recovery very easy. Her techs, Aya and Beverly, were kind and placed my grafts quickly. Overall, I appreciated how organized the operation was. Theresa and her team are fast, efficient, and thorough. Even with the breaks I asked for, we finished sooner than I had expected. If you are worried at all about the procedure itself, be honest, as I am sure Theresa will be just as accommodating of your concerns as she was for me.

Dante H.

I feel I was scammed by this company. I am a former client regardless of the review reply. Long story short I got a botched FUE a few years ago from maxim. They offered to fix it/touch it up for free. But the ladies who offered the free fix is no longer with the company. I had another consult yesterday, where the staff said "it was not done correctly" and they offered to fix it for $6000 "discounted rate."... That's $2000 more than what I originally paid. So in total I would be paying $10k~. This is really bad service and feels like a scam.

Marcus C.

Going on 3 years and still have uneven area waste of my hard earned money!

Jin Perez

My procedure with the Maxim Hair Restoration team was excellent. This is my second procedure with the team. My surgeon was Dr. Josh Simpson who I had great confidence in to conduct the extraction process since he specializes in AA extraction. During the initial follow-up he provided a realistic outcome for my procedure, the expectation was to extract 1000 grafts to cover the remaining balding area. I am AA so my hair is very difficult to extract since it is curly and will disintegrate during initial extraction. Dr. Josh assured to me during the follow-up that would he be able to extract a realistic number of grafts if not the near amount. He surpassed my expectations; he was able to extract the exact number of grafts and 250 plus grafts. The process from beginning to end was wonderful. I am very grateful for the results provided by Dr. Josh and the Maxim team. Thank you so much!

Harrison Lowonor

I did my FUE on Thursday customer service was on point not to mention the staff they were very professional, friendly and ensured that I was comfortable throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend! 💯💯 …

San M

I have had 2 hair restorations at 2 different places and this one was far the superior. Seemed to cover more area with more density than my first. They are the experts.

111

My experience with the Maxim Hair Restoration team was fantastic. Their professionalism and expertise was cutting edge and honest. The Maxim team gave you realistic goals and what the actual possible outcome would be, they were honest and fair and being an AA (African American) our hair is much more difficult than others. But Dr. Josh Simpson specializes in AA hair and did a fantastic job extracting the difficult hairs for an AA and his team of Aya, Rochelle, and Liz did a phenomenal job in keeping/placing my grafts in the recipient area. The post op treatment has been wonderful and the check ups. I would recommend any that's in need of hair transplant go through Maxim and if you are AA I would highly recommend Dr. Josh Simpson as your surgeon.

Charles Logan

My son has had hair loss starting at 17. It has been pretty hard on him. It is just at the crown of his head. Otherwise, he has plenty of hair. He did minoxidil topical for awhile and then switched to the oral pill but it did not help much. We made an appt with Maxim and Dr. Kaur gave us several options. She said the hair transplant should be the last option, especially since he's so young. She suggested PRP and also a stem cell procedure where they only take a few hairs. But she said she'd like to see bloodwork drawn up first to make sure no underlying issues. But then she suggested micropigmentation for the meantime. I had not heard of that. It is basically hundreds of little tattoos on your scalp that LOOK like hair. It changes the color of your scalp so you don't notice the white bald spot that is sitting there. We decided to do this,, not as a permanent fix, but to buy us time, so he wouldn't feel so self conscious in college. David, their specialist who only does micropigmentation, was AMAZING. It took 3 visits, a few hours each time, and you can immediately notice the difference. You can't even tell he has a bald spot. David himself has gone through the entire hair loss process himself so he is very sensitive and gave Julian great advice about so many different things, especially heart to hearts about the emotional roller coaster hair loss can cause someone but doesn't have to. You should see David. He has the micropigmentation and it looks phenomenal. My son just feels so much better and while it does not grow hair back, it really is the 2nd best thing. He will likely do PRP or stem cell but David also recommended finasteride instead of minoxidil and combine it with derma-rolling a few times a week. So we'll give this another 6 months to see if he can get some hair regrowth but while we're waiting, we are SO HAPPY with what David and Dr. Kaur helped him with. Here are pictures and you can obviously tell which one is before and after.

mia lee

Below are the results of the micrografting after 6 months. My hair continued to fall out. I waited to post a review hoping the treatment would work in time. I'll give it a 2/5 since they did give a disclaimer that the procedure may not work. I went through 3 bottles of their Minoxidil/Finasteride/Biotin solution (which I must say were nice bottles). Knowing the results, I wish I didn't take their recommended solution and persisted with the FUE as I was desiring when I showed up for a consultation.

Kevin Holly

I had my FUE, Several PRP treatments, and micro needling done here!! I absolutely love my results!! The staff is attentive and answers all of my questions. I have recommended several friends to this practice as well! Looking forward to doing my stem cell procedure next year!

Johnesha Harrison

I highly recommend David Craddock at Maxim (Northern Virginia Location) for all your scalp micro pigmentation needs. He provides top-notch service and expertise, demonstrating exceptional knowledge, patience, and professionalism. I was pleasantly surprised by the outstanding results that surpassed my expectations.

V N

The team at Maxim was exceptional, providing much-needed assistance throughout the entire process. They ensured that I received the best possible procedure and were always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. The entire process was smooth, and I appreciated their professionalism and willingness to help. I highly recommend Maxim for anyone seeking quality medical care. Thank you, Maxim, for your outstanding service!

Sam Wizzy

I had the FUE transplant completed on 3/29/23 and the team (Josh, Monique, Aya, and Dr. Kaur) were AMAZING! From the consultation to the next day post op, they were patient, knowledgeable, honest, and helpful. They didn't rush any parts of the process and discussed all steps in length while answering all of my questions, which were a lot! I'm looking forward to my 2 week follow up with the team and seeing the process of results.

F B

David is an absolute Picasso when it comes to Micropigmentation. He took the time and precisely delivered perfection. Thank you

Jaber Jami

I should've done this sooner. I had a 1500 graft FUE procedure. The Maxim staff & providers are courteous & professional & the office & procedure room are clean & well maintained. My procedure went smoothly and the providers & staff explained post op instructions clearly and also sent me home with easy to follow instructions for each week/month of healing. With in the first few days post op I was worried that I'd made a mistake but I strictly stuck to the instructions & at 6 months post op I'm really happy I did it & the results are great.

C. Uri

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Pickens has 15 years of aesthetic experience and now holds medical leadership positions. She has 30 years of experience overall. She serves as the supervising physician for MAXIM Virginia. She specializes in providing every client with beautiful, aesthetically pleasing results to each and every one of her clients. She specializes in using state-of-the-art hair restoration procedures and technologies to offer best-in-class hair restoration services.

Here at MAXIM Hair Restoration, Dr. Pickens performs FUT, FUE, and non-surgical hair restoration procedures such as SMP, PDO threads, and more. She's also adept at completing hybrid procedures.  She is trained in the ATERA, WAW, and Ellis FUE systems.

Dr. Pickens has 15 years of aesthetic experience and now holds medical leadership positions. She has 30 years of experience overall. She serves as the supervising physician for MAXIM Virginia.

Dr. Pickens performs hair restoration procedures at MAXIM Hair Restoration in D.C. area, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (VA). Initially, she will assess your needs, listen to your concerns, and develop a comprehensive and personalized care plan that's just right for you. 

She'll make you feel comfortable and encouraged throughout the entire process and will deliver your care plan with the kind of even hand you'd expect from a renowned cosmetic physician. He draws patients from the D.C. area, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (VA).

Dr. Pickens  received her Doctor of Medicine from the prestigious Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Howard University General Surgery Residency program, and an emergency medicine residency at Boston City Hospital. She has pursued additional training with the American Cosmetic Cellular Medicine Association.

A medical society or association represents medical professionals with advancements of specialty and knowledge in their field of medicine. Dr. Pickens is Board-Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. She is also a diplomat with the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a member of the American Cosmetic Cellular Medicine Association. She is accredited by the American Cosmetic Cellular Medicine Association.

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