In today’s world, a small internet search will throw up a lot of information about Hair transplant procedure and how it is the most effective and permanent solution to deal with baldness in both men and women. Permanent Hair loss is a helpless situation for any patient facing it, because it just doesn’t stop. Although primary causes of hair loss are genetic, however, external factors sometimes haste up the cycle. Such factors include environmental pollution, high stress lifestyle, fast food culture etc.

To deal permanently with hair loss or baldness, hair transplant is performed which is an outpatient surgical minimally invasive procedure where in healthy hair follicles and those which are not sensitive to androgens in the body (usually from the back of the head) and, thus possess permanent hair roots are extracted and then transplanted at the target bald area. The procedure provides best possible outcomes since it involves usage of patient’s own hair roots and which are permanent in nature. Thus, hair transplant in India is gaining wide attention from patients coming from all walks of life. India has become a major hub for hair transplant tourism.  This is largely because of the presence of world class surgeons in the cities of Delhi and Jaipur with their well equipped clinical setups and decades of experience.

However, the procedure, like any other surgical procedure, is grossly limited by the surgeon performing it. More so, because it is a microscopic procedure and aesthetic appeal is of paramount importance otherwise the results are very ugly looking. Hence, everybody should consider the research of finding the best hair transplant surgeon in India as the crucial first step before deciding to undergo hair transplant

Only the best hair transplant surgeon can provide a natural looking mop, a well designed hairline and a complication free procedure. So what criteria or parameters should be considered to filter the surgeons and finalise on the best hair transplant surgeon in India ?

Following are some of the major criteria:

1. Academic profile: Nothing and absolutely nothing can compensate for a solid academic profile. Reason being that content knowledge along with detail understanding of the procedural nuances, techniques, complication handling, side effects etc. is essentially important for any meticulous surgical procedure. The hair transplant surgeon should ideally be super specialized in cosmetic surgery and should have relevant international and/or national certification to perform the procedure. MCh degree in India is the highest super specialist degree in the surgical field.
2. Experience both qualitative and quantitative: While the academic profile ensures sound content knowledge, it is the experience which proves how effectively the surgeon has put his knowledge into implementation. There is no shortcut to experience as it is harnessed over years of hard work, toil and feedback. The experience of the hair transplant surgeon should be thoroughly verified in terms of number of years of work and numbers of successful surgeries performed by him/her. Also, the breadth of the surgical cases (such as simple cases to complicated ones or correcting a wrongly done surgery) is a good barometer to check the quality of experience.
3. Surgical acumen: This is the next factor which can either be God Gifted or acquired over the years through active learning. To verify the expertise of the hair transplant surgeon always rely on real patient pictures (before and after), videos. Also, please go through patients reviews and testimonials. Another, factor which is applicable for a good hair transplant surgeon is his/her artistic vision. Since, the process involves preparing a natural look, it goes a long way if the surgeon has an artistic vision that can think and plan ahead to deliver that natural looking hair with an impeccable hair line and hair flow.
4. Planned approach with sound decision making: A surgeon who carefully studies the patient’s history, understands the requirement and makes an educated effort to choose the best possible technique is always better than a surgeon who simply believes in “one cast/technique/procedure to fit everyone”. Hair transplant surgeries are to be carefully planned depending upon patients expectations, case history, choice of donor area, decide upon which technique to be used, use of medications etc. Thus, transplant surgeon should be competent enough to pursue holistic approach to plan the surgery.
5. Latest techniques/support of technology: It is no rocket science to expect that any surgeon who believes in fully leveraging upon the technological advancements in his/her area of expertise, in an endeavor to provide better and better results with lesser complications, has a progressive mindset which is by default always in the patient’s best interest.
6. Provides cost effective solution without compromising on the quality: There is no harm to abide by a budget whenever choosing any cosmetic procedure. However, please note that hair transplant is a fairly reasonable procedure when it comes to cost. Hair transplant cost in India, given the quality of treatment available, is very reasonable and only a fraction of the cost in the US, UK or UAE. Hence, please be cautious of the surgeon who is only trying to sell the treatment through discounts or best deals. Rather focus on a surgeon who explains you the cost of the procedure with suitable reasoning.

Medispa Hair transplant clinic owned by Dr. Suneet Soni (MCh, MS, MBBS) who is regarded as one of the best hair transplant surgeons in India has successfully delivered more than 10000 cases of successful hair transplant cases with excellent patient reviews and feedback. He has several national and international accreditations, fellowships and awards to his credit on account of his excellent surgical skills in the field. His patient profile includes several celebrities and international patients.