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DHI is claiming to have a patented procedure (unique method) of hair replacement (hair transplant) in India.
The truth is that it is nothing but FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method which is performed by several other doctors and companies in India and across the world. FUE method on its own have some serious limitations and once must learn them loud and clear!
DHI is claiming this procedure to be a Non-Surgical (Cosmetic) procedure.
It is a complete lie. The truth is that, it’s a Surgery performed by plastic surgeons after giving anaesthesia. It is a matter of common sense that without performing surgery how can a surgeon remove and plant follicles from and into human scalp! Yes the surgeries in last 5 years have gone to a different level and its much more harmless and simpler but to call it Non-Surgical is a big huge fat lie!
DHI is claiming this procedure to be a NO TOUCH procedure.
A big marketing gimmick and a blatant lie. How can anyone remove and plant follicles without a surgical equipment touching your scalp? Are they trying to say that they don’t touch your scalp with their hands? If yes, then wherever in the world FUE or FUT methods are performed all the doctors and companies plant follicles without touching your scalp with hands and only using surgical equipments anyways!
DHI is claiming that there will be no scars.
All the doctors in India and abroad when they perform FUE method it create small dots and FUT method a fine line, there are no scars anyways. And the fine line or dots are only slightly visible if you shave your head so Its not something new or different what DHI is claiming or doing.
For anyone undergoing Hair Replacement (Hair Transplant) procedure the ultimate role is played by a Doctor more then a method or a company. Bottom line is how skilful, artistic and experienced the doctor is and how many surgeries the doctor has performed and what kind of final results he has achieved. That matters the most and not the method! DHI has recruited 3-5 newly passed outs doctors in India to perform FUE method, who are only trained for 6 months and these doctors have no or very limited experience and track record! Do you want to risk a surgery with new kid on the block which will determine how will you eventually look for the rest of your life?! Think twice!
Giving more importance to the Method then a Doctor!
DHI (Direct Hair Implant) is a company and the procedure they perform is FUE method. By calling their procedure DHI procedure they are trying to misguide people of India. As they have Non-experience doctors, they are trying to promote FUE method as DHI method but they don’t tell any patients know as to which doctor would be performing the procedure! Yet again, question of common sense that the maximum importance should be given to the Doctor, his experience, his track record, his own end results and many more areas related to his background and not to FUE method performed by DHI.
The biggest limitation of DHI and in what they perform which is FUE method is that in 1 session they are not able to plant more then 3, 000 hair! More then 90% doctors across the world disapprove FUE method and the reason is every human is born with approximately 100, 000 hair. The area which is prone to hair loss (Top of the head) has 50, 000 to 60, 000 hair. If a person has lost even 20% to 100% hair on top of his scalp that means (minimum of 15, 000 to 50, 000 hair), DHI can only give you 2500 to 3000 hair back! Million dollar question is that what about the remaining 12, 000 to 47, 000 hair?! How will you get that back?! Can 3, 000 hair compensate the actual requirement of 15, 000 or 50, 000 hair?! How would you style your hair with 2500 to 3000 hair when the requirement is of 40, 000 to 50, 000 hair?
The other big limitation of DHI is they are only able to plant new hair through FUE (DHI method) where the follicles are dead in bald areas. They are not able to save your existing hair which you’re born with!. So tomorrow if you get 3, 000 new hair, what about the areas where you still have your own natural hair? How will you save it? Tomorrow if you start losing your own hair, it will start developing very ugly looking patches on your scalp. The last thing you want is to have ugly looking patches on your scalp! Imagine your appearance with patchy scalp?!
DHI is hiding a very important point from all the clients and doing something which is highly unethical. In FUE method (So called DHI method), the wastage of follicles is minimum 20% to 25%. That means if they remove 100 hair follicles, they are planting only 75 to 80 hair on your scalp but they are hiding this from client. A minimum of 20% or more is wasted in the process and are not replanted! When a client is under anaesthesia, he does not realise what is removed and planted and what is wasted! But when it comes to charging people they charge people on the basis of what they have removed, and not on the basis of what they have planted! That means if 3, 000 follicles are removed, less then 2400 are planted and 600 or more are wasted but you’re asked to pay for 3, 000 which is highly unethical.
From a client’s point of view every human has a limited amount of hair at the back of their head (donor area), which can be planted on the top of their scalp. So why would you want to waste 25% of your own follicles after they are removed which are priceless. At the same time why would you want to pay for something which is not even planted? Rather what is wasted?!
Budget wise DHI is charging Rs.100 to Rs.150 per hair follicle. That means to get 3, 000 hair you will be spending a minimum of Rs. 3 lacs to 4 lacs but you will only get 2400 or less hair on top of your scalp. Lets go back to the fact that if you need 40, 000 to 50, 000 hair on top to restore your appearance and if you only get 2400 hair after spending more then 3 lacs, what results and satisfaction would you get? If you want 40, 000 hair, will you spend 40 to 60 lacs ($100, 000 USD)? Even if you want to spend 1 crore rupees to get a full head of hair, unfortunately no doctor and no company can remove and plant that many hair on top as clinically its proven that your donor area in 1 session of surgery will only allow 2500 to 3000 hair through FUE method and 5000 to 6000 hair through FUT method but not more. You can always do multiple sessions of surgeries but maximum through FUE method you can get 8, 000 to 9, 000 hair and FUT 9, 000 to 15, 000 hair but they cannot fulfil a requirement of 50, 000 hair.
Virendra Sehwag is DHI’s biggest lie on the basis of which people are misguided in 3 major areas.
- Virendra Sehwag only got 2800 to 3000 hair at the front through FUE (DHI method) so he only from the front he looks as if he has full head of hair but when you see him from the sides or back he is still more then half bald and when he bowls in any cricket match, you can see his bald areas that are clearly visible.
- The pictures used by DHI in magazines and newspapers is only from the front and is computerised otherwise we all know how he looks today!
- In Virendra Sehwag’s TV commercials they use wig to cover his bald areas at the back (crown area) but when he is on the cricket field and is bowling, we all can see that he is more then half bald!
The truth is that Virendra Sehwag’s surgery was performed by doctor called Dr. Eleftherios Papanikolaou who used to come to India from Greece but even he could only give Sehwag less then 25% of his hair back compare to what was required and he is still more then half bald. The bigger truth is that Dr. Papanikolaou no longer comes to India to perform surgeries. Why is DHI showing results of Virendra Sehwag to India of a doctor who doesn’t even come to India? Why are they trying to sell their highly new and inexperienced doctors by showing results of a completely different doctor?
DHI is claiming to perform surgeries for many bollywood actors but can someone ask them for a proof ? These are all false claims. If they have performed surgeries for even a single bollywood actor, why are they not using the name of the actor, his before and after results, pictures in newspapers and magazines. Why are they only using false and unethical images of Virendra Sehwag?
India, beware of DHI. This company by franchising the business to make money is misguiding Indian people in countless areas like
• Calling FUE method DHI method
• Trying to hide serious limitations of this method including the wastage of follicles.
• Promoting 4-5 inexperienced doctors who are newly passed outs and hiding these serious facts from people.
• Hiding the wastage of follicles part and charging people on something which is not even planted!
• Hiding a million $$$$ fact that after spending 3 to 5 lakhs rupees you will only get 2500 to 3000 hair and they will not be enough to restore your appearance!
• Showing Sehwag’s computerised image when the truth is he is still more then 50% bald!
• Hiding the truth about who performed Sehwag’s surgery to promote inexperienced doctors.
• False claims about bollywood and other people without having any proofs!
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Great article. Thanks
Thanks for the detailed insight.. and yeah I agree with what you have mentioned about V Sehwag. His bald patch can be seen clearly in cricket matches while he is on the field.
The technology of DHI is amazing. My husband had it to the temple areas. It takes about 6 hours for treatment and the patient is conscious and chatting the whole time and only needs a local anesthetic. In a matter of weeks the hair begins to grow and once it starts it doesn't stop. He went to www.traceybell.co.uk. He wishes he'd done it years ago and his brother in law is now also going to get his whole head done there. I wouldn't have believed that this would have worked so well but he only got it done in September and now it's grown really long. I'm considering getting my eyebrows done as well. He was so brave and it's changed our life. There is hope out there and success stories. He has never been so confident nor so happy. I can't recommend it highly enough. This is the link we first looked at which brought us to DHI at that particular clinic. I understand that any procedure has it's good and bad points but in this cae I have nothing negative to say. http://www.traceybell.co.uk/special-offers/direct-hair-implantation.html
Excellent. i was to have gone through this procedure but god grace, I escaped
They are just giving franchise to anyone who pays money.All old people including their global medical director has left DHI.I got DHI done from greece from master surgeon at price which is one fourth of the indian price.london clinic sells at half the indian price.I confused 3000 grafts for 3000 hair.Which means they charged me for 3000 which i came to know later that it was 1200 grafts and 3000 hairs.confirm before hand they are charging for hair or grafts.
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DHI is the world’s No. 1 hair restoration technology and has been the world leader in hair restoration technology since 1970. DHI currently operates from over 40 locations across America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and in India DHI has presence across six centers at Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
We follow strict quality control system, certified by International authorities, like the UK CQC and International System Organization (ISO), and internal certification system. This unique ‘No-Touch’ technique is absolutely painless, scar less and administered by highly experienced DHI Global certified specialist doctors.
We have over 100, 000 satisfied customers from across the globe that come from all walks of life including celebrities, sports personalities and film stars.
DHI follows strict pre & post treatment evaluation system to ensure that the results are satisfactory.
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I love the US Doctor Brett Bolton at www.greathairtransplants.com every photos and video is HIS work. His quality of one procedure results is unparalleled in his field.
i agree with the original post. Who is doing your procedure is critical not the company. Companies may have very good doctors and very bad doctors working within the same practice. Many of the big firms have photos that you look at and don't realize the doctor who is doing your work didn't contribute one photo. The doctor could also have minimal experience. Big corporations or practices are run by CEO's what do you think their primary purpose is? Profit? Yes. Unfortunately, you are looked at as a commodity. Dr. Bolton only does one case at a time and has a small staff that has been with him for years to ensure consistent, high quality results.
Let me remind to all those would be patients at DHI.
I think none in India charges exorbitant fees and they actually do cheat in concealing the facts.
One of my friends also told me about his experience in DHI India. He was operated on by doctors from Greece and as per him, in the middle of session, Dr. Desai came and asked surgeon to dont cover much so that patient can come again for second session and charge more.
Keep away from DHI
Yes, its true.. i just called Hydrebad DHI for enquiry and they immediately gave their account number and asked me transfer 2 lacs in one day or else the schedule will not be available for next two months(its a kind of trick i guess) They are very strange, they not even asked any details about me and the only thing they need is money.. So be careful and dont loose your money to them..
I have undergone a transplant at DHI dubai..i jus had to cover a balding crown area and they said 2600 hairs wud do and the cost wud be 30000 AED+ 2000 AED for the medicines...i will tell you the exact method of surgery..first they will trim ur hair to the minimum level, then they make u lie down facing downwards.After anesthesia they start the so called extraction.All they have is a doctor and an assistant(claimed to trained by DHI).The process of extraction is relatively painless but at times we can see the blood stains here and there..but we are not allowed to raise the head from fixed position..After 3 or 4 hours, extraction is complete and then we can have rest where i was provided snacks and drinks.Then begin the insertion part, at this point we are made to sit normally jus like we sit at the dentist..Then the hairs are inserted which was also less painless, i am not saying it was so comfortable..its been almost two years since the procedure and i am not completely satisfied with the result as we paid a lot of money.
PROS-no scar or anything, complete recovery within three or four days and we can remove the bandages..
CONS-less density always, its always a coverup surgery...they promise you 2000 hairs, it will be always less than that...surgery not at all the way shown in the website...DHI is jus FUE...
I am planning to go for the Hair Transplant procedure from DHI delhi. i will request if anyone of the patients who has gone through the procedure can give me the genuine feedback and suggestions about quality of DHI, and the results..
Rajan Gupta
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I am planning to go for the Hair Transplant procedure from DHI Chennai. Now I have changed. Thank you for explaining pros and cons. Pls tell me best experienced FUE doctors in chennai, Hyderbad or banglore. Raj., prithvierm@gmail.com
I had 3 HTs with DHI and all of them were fantastic. The only problem I faced with them was the density, I needed more than one HT in order to achieve the desirable density.
I had a DHI session 9 months ago. I am more than satisfied with my result and the professionalism of the company. I had my session in Glasgow Clinic and i must admit that nobody believes that i had a procedure. The result is so natural. Before choosing the company i saw some live results.Now i am 30 and i look 25. I think some people are just jealous..!
Wow, I'm really surprised to read such comments on a hair loss forum, I had 3 procedures in 9 years, one FUT which I regret to this day, one FUE 3 years ago with a very unnatural looking hairline and last year a DHI session in Paris with 2156 hairs to fix my hairline ...
My doctor was greek too and he stayed with me the whole time ... I'm so grateful because I had become so self conscious before the intervention ... a year later all I talk about is DHI at work, DHI to my friends, it's sometimes too much even, but I do it because thanks to them I can live again ... I hope this help balance your opinion ... Jean Coridali, Paris
My session with DHI was painless & scar-free and my result was great. My opinion is that DHI implantation procedure is great. I can recommend it to all of you with hairloss problems
i am also planning for fue session. please advice any good doctor and cost in india. i may need 5000 grafts
saurabh jain
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can some one please let me know about Dr Dimitrios Ziakas MD who is supposed to be a top notch surgion in Dubai DHI Clinic. Does any one know abt his track record
I Have gone thru DHI at VCare T.Nagar 2 Years back, I paid Rs.500000/- for one mega session. they promised me good hair growth giving me some sprays and shampoos post surgery. while using the same my dandruff levels increased which was unbearable, I discontinued the sprays and shampoos my dandruff was reduced but even after 2 years feel I would have been better off with NO DHI and could have saved my 5 lacs. DHI is a BIG BLOODY FRAUD AND VCARE IS A FRAUD PARTNER OF THE SAME. SO GUYS PLEASE, PLEASE NEVER EVER GO FOR DHI
I Wrote nothing but the TRUTH
Haleem (Chennai)
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Please do not go to DHI they are money sucking monsters they will promise something and will not deliver and intern will tell you that you have done wrong to your hair. I burnt my finger and hope this will help some other out there who is thinking its most advanced technique which is totally marketing gimmick and nothing else. Infact DHI doctor has agreed the results are not equivalent to FUE.
Beware of this pure marketing firm. There is nothing international about this firm as its running on franchise model which is win win for both of them, they are just collecting money. Results you should expect anything less then what Sehwag has got. Do not look into his topic spread artificial hairs and look at his actual pictures and decide yourself. Good Luck!
Please do not go to DHI they are money sucking monsters they will promise something and will not deliver. If results are not achieved will tell you that you have done wrong to your hair. I burnt my finger and hope this will help some other out there who is thinking its most advanced technique which is totally marketing gimmick and nothing else. It is same as FUE and no difference.
Beware of this pure marketing firm. In India there is nothing international about this firm as its running on franchise model which is win win for both of them, they are just collecting money. Hence dealing with these people may become nightmare for you. Results you should expect anything less then what Sehwag has got. Do not look into his topic spread artificial hairs and look at his actual tufted dolls like pictures and decide yourself. Oh my god, hope god may save you from falling prey to these people.
why am i finding 2 extreme reviews? i dont know which one to even consider. but being pessimisstic is better in this desicion is what i feel prudent and not undergo DHI.
plz any one give yr phone no. i have baldness prob wants to discuss about these techniques and wants proper solution ..i m very very confused wants proper guidance..thanku my mobile no. is [protected]
DHI is a global failure and in all countries EXCEPT India, they are into huge losses. People dont realize that it is a franchisee and the procedure is performed by salaried inefficient doctors. They dont realize that DHI is not a new technique, rather its just an FUE, and that too...done badly. In India they are just surviving because marketing. I have been a victim of DHI and lost my donor area completely due to a failed hair transplant without significant growth. Ultimately i did consultation with many doctors, visited their clinics, saw their OTs, met their patients, saw their procedures and results, then went for my second procedure at a South Delhi based dermatologists center. By God's grace, i have very satisfying results. My message is- Dont get trapped by DHI. They misguide you by this "no touch technique". In-fact, the 3-4 hours time which they take in graft harvesting kills around 15-20% follicles and make others weak including 30% transection rate which was probably the cause of failure in my case. Search for a good doctor who is qualified. Always insist on meet-up with the patient who is undergoing the surgery and the person who has got it done before. --- marcrodrigs9999@gmail.com
i am planning for HT from dr..dr. bishan mahadevia .can anybody share his experience with dr. bishan mahadevia in ahemdabad. my id is rohitbhallarb@gmail.com my contact no.[protected] please advice.
I have undergone through FUT technique..I didnt believe that it will work but it worked..if FUT can give me result then FUE and DHI will give better result.I will also undergo through FUT or FUE .it doesnt mean that i didnt find the growth..now my look is well..2500 hair have been implanted on my scalp..but there is fine scar on my head..and I want to go through luxury transplant..in order to getting better look than..when I had the hair..and i hope that it will work..
Those who are in india & planning to do hairtransplant I would recommend dr tejinder bhatti & dr arvind poswal.both are IAHRS & american hairloss society certified. Just google their names to know more about them.
i agree with the article above very helpful indeed. check the credentials of doctor performing surgery & end results before parting with your hard earned money.
Someone talked about 2 extreme reviews: The reason is the extremely good reviews are DHI guys and paid reviews.
All the guys in pain are genuine are those who are suffering because of DHI thiefs.
Anyone who is planning to get HT done from DHI - Do not waste your money ! I got this done from DHI-Mumbai in 2011 after meeting Viral Crook Desai.In the pre-surgery meeting, he had told me these things - 1. 2000 grafts will be sufficient for good density in the bald portion(I had hair loss only in the front portion) 2. The surgery will be done by Mr Viral himself 3. It will be incision free, painless ..blah - blah. Agreed amount(after special discounts by Mr Viral) - 3, 30, 000. I was foolish enough to spend my hard earned money(more than 3 lakhs :( ), and to trust those fraudsters. For the above three points, what actually happened was - 1. Instead of 2000 grafts, people(not Doctors for sure) who were doing surgery were talking about 2000 hair(not grafts, for which I have been charged) 2. Mr Viral showed up only for 2 mins exactly, looked at my hair and said to his bunch of crooks, that "Yes, Donor Area is Good". Thats it, and then disappeared. I asked the staff, and they said that he had gone for some other surgery. 3. How the hell did I believe before that it would be painless ! Anesthesia was applied thrice by the doctors, and there was blood and injury marks in the donor area(heavy antibiotics for 1 week, swelling on face for 1 week and pain and injury marks for 3 weeks). And now the final result - Yes hair did come, I would say around [protected] max. But the density is so poor that it looks like a spider's web. The whole experience was very-very dissapointing, and all I am left with is extreme anger against DHI, and very few hair :) Guys, after all this experience and some R&D, I can surely say, DHI is FUE with 5 times cost and performed by inexperienced ###s. Each and every word written above is true, you can contact me on letitb.endure@gmail.com. I wish I had seen this forum earlier :(
This doctor is accused for molestation under 354 - Dr Viral Crook Desai
Top 10 Dr Viral Desai Hair Transplant Reviews
About Dr. Viral Desai – M.Ch., D.N.B., M.S.
He always saw himself becoming a best surgeon. Even as a child growing up in Mumbai, India, Dr. Viral Desai always dreamt of becoming a doctor. He grew up in a family of doctors – all specialists in their respective fields. His father, Dr. Ramesh Desai, was a Radiologist and Sonologist; Dr. Sarla Desai, his mother, is a Gynaecologist and Obstetrician.
Dr. Desai charted his dream and graduated from medical school (MBBS) from L.T.M.M. College, Sion. He then joined residency in General Surgery and Oncosurgery at Tata Hospital, KEM Hospital and Cooper Hospital. Soon thereafter, he took up the Super-Speciality in Plastic Surgery (M.S.) course at Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, for the sheer gratification of beautifying lives through aesthetic surgery and “promptly visible results” offered by plastic surgery.
In the 21st century, cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery has become the mantra for restoring youth, improving appearance, and enhancing confidence or simply to achieve a balanced, toned and proportionate body figure that you have always craved for. The rapid development in medical science has made cosmetic and plastic surgery deliver excellent results. However, it is essential that people interested in undertaking cosmetic treatments are provided the appropriate guidance and the best facilities required to assist them in achieving the desired results. It was this singular goal that initiated Dr. Viral Desai to establish Cosmetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Super Specialties (CPLSS).
Dr. Desai is known for communicating with his patients to understand their real needs. “I talk to them at length to get a grasp of what they want”. He likes to screen his patients for “realistic expectations”, and is being prompt to tell patients if their expectations are unrealistic. He believes in giving his patients accurate and complete information of the procedures. Dr. Desai developed his sense of aesthetic surgery as a natural extension of his interest in art and drawing – having done Elementary and Intermediate courses in Art. Most important in a plastic surgeon, he feels, are “common sense and a good artistic inclination”.Dr. Desai is the Medical Director of CPLSS Mumbai and the founder, promoter and Medical Director of DHI in India. All DHI doctors in India are trained and certified by Dr. Desai. He is also the Director of Sarla Hospital and ICU and of Desai Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. In recognition of his achievements in the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Desai was awarded the Icon of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in India Award in 2010 at the national level.
Dr. Desai is a board-certified surgeon, M CH (Masters Super-speciality Degree) and D.N.B. (Diplomate of National Board) in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. These are the highest level of education degrees in the medical field. The D.N.B. qualification is recognized across all Commonwealth nations.
Dr. Desai is member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI), Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS), CSI, Maharashtra Association of Plastic Surgeons, Consultants Association of India, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Santacruz Medical Association, General Practitioners Association and other associations.
DR VIRAL DESAI REVIEWS
We publish a review only after the informed consent of the concerned patient. The reviews listed below do show the satisfaction of the patients from the work done by Mr. Desai
Mr. Govinda(Actor)
In 2012 Mr. Govinda a Veteran Actor had hair transplant, performed by “the Greek Method” which was executed by Dr Desai. He said that “Which man would say he is okay with lesser hair on his head?”
Mr. Prabhjot Singh(NationalHockey)
“After hair transplant through DHI, I am very happy with the results”.
Mr Virendra Sehwag (Indian Cricket Team)
“To maintain the position of international cricketer is not that easy, it takes heat, sweat, stress, injuries and sometimes hair. But thanks to DHI, the latest technique of hair restoration, I got my hair back. Now, again I can feel the joy of comb, shampoo or style my hair just like before.”
Mr. Gautam Gambhir (Indian cricket team)
“After checking several methods of hair transplant, I trusted on DHI as it gives the best result, without any pain or embarrassment of stiches. It all happens in one single section and the results are AMAZING”
Mr. Raj Babbar
“Dear DR. Viral Desai,
Thanks a lot. You gave me so much confidence before DHI (that) Ithelped me to take a fast decision and I am happy I took the right step. It was a nice experience and I amvery delight that as the result areexcellent.”
Mr J.D Majethia
“Thank you for getting my hair back! The results are wonderfull and I have been getting compliments for my new look. (I am) strongly thinking of a coming back for a second session.”
Mr. Pradeep Rawat
“Dear DR. Desai,
I came to you as a bald man. You have restored my hair as well as my confidence. I am very happy with my hair restoration and their growth. Thank you for the wonderful result”
Ms. Aahana kumra
“I am very glad that I was recommended the meso& hair therapy by DR. Viral Desai for my hair. Over the past few years, I was experiencinghairfall which completely dampened my confidence since hair is considered every woman’s crown. But when I started the treatment, not only my hairfall reduced, but there has also been an improvement in the quality of my hair. I completely recommend this treatment to whoever has been experiencing the same.”
Mr. Abdullah Fahad
“I am very satisfied with the result. The procedure was good and executed professionaly. I had encouraging results within four months and hope to carry on as instructed.”
Mr. Gaurav Gera
I was a gone case — my hair was thinning. I was recommended to DR. Viral Desai by two of my friends from the TV industry. DR. Viral and DHI helped me get my hair back.
The DHI procedure was virtually painless — I was listening to music, messaging friends on BBM and chatting with Dr. Viral during the procedure.The results were so good that my family, friends and colleagues were amazed. A few months after my procedure, I had a second DHI procedure with even better results. I am a very happy and satisfied client of Dr. Viral Desai and DHI, and strongly recommend Dr. Viral Desai and DHI to anyone who wishes to get his/her hair back.”
Awards Received by DR. Viral Desai
VIRAL COMPLETES DHI CERTIFIED SPECIALIST TRAINING, 2007. Dr. Viral Desai underwent an advanced DHI training module in Athens, Greece, with Dr. Anastasios Vekris — Medical Director of DHI Medical Group and Mr. KostantinosGiotis, Founder — DHI. Dr. Viral was awarded Medical Directorship of DHI for India.
DR. VIRAL DESAI RECEIVED THE “ICON OF PLASTIC AND COSMETIC SURGERY IN INDIA, 2010″ FROM SHRI. SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL, UNION MINISTER, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. THE CEREMONY WAS HELD UNDER THE AEGIS OFRK HIV AIDS RESEARCH & CARE CENTER, MUMBAI.
DR. VIRAL DESAI ACCEPTED THE LEADERSHIP & SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD, 2013BESTOWEDUNDER THE AEGIS OF BRANDS ACADEMY. DR. DESAI WAS ACKNOWLEDGED AS “THE BEST HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGEON IN WESTERN INDIA, 2013″
Pharma Leaders Super Brand Award & Recognition to Top Hair Transplant & Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon DR. Viral Desai on 30th dec 2015. Dr Viral Desai received the award at the platform where more than 300 healthcare leaders of the country were present in Mumbai
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Can any one suggest good hair transplant clinic in chennai
I'm a victim of DHI and completely agree with the article. I can confirm that DHI is nothing more than the FUE technique marketed in a different way. Here is my experience; I have a full head of hair but mild recession at the tempal areas therefore I only needed a small session. First of all, the bruising - it is far worse than displayed in the DHI website pictures, my forehead was dark purple, I looked as if I had been in a fight! Furthermore, the brusing takes way longer to clear up than DHI state, it honestly takes about 2 weeks to return to an acceptable level - but is still visable. In all, it took my bruising 1 month to disappear - with the aid of a topical steroid healing cream! I Even though all I required was a small session, I got nowhere near the quoted number of hairs for extraction / replant and I know this because I counted during the extraction phase. The 'surgeon' extracted only 300 hairs when it should have been at least 600. Then during the implant phase only 237 went in. Neadless to say, although my tempal areas have been moderatly addressed, the hair density is nowhere near what it should be and looks 'thining' compared to the rest of my hair. Now lets talk about the hair it's self, I have dark blonde hair but the hair that was implanted into my scalp was blatantly BLACK! This resulted in me having a black / shadowy rim roud my hairline - this was very obvious in pictures. It has led me to believe that the hair implanted in my head was actually someone else's. I have been told this is impossible as the DNA wouldn't match and my body would reject the hair but the hair is BLACK and is / has been growing from day 1. Then there is the cost, I was quoted 2600 GBP;s which I paid in full. However, what they didn't tell me is that it was 2, 600 per visit. After the procedure I was told I would need to return for another session to increase density and possibly another session after that. Now the true cost is closer to 10k! Neadless to say I did not return. I will end by describing the 'surgeon'. Whilst in the seating area waiting to be taken to the surgery room, a scruffy, greasy Eastern Europen from what looked like Romania walked past me - I assumed he was part of the cleaning staff. You can imagine my horror when I was escorted to the surgery room - the door opens and there he is but now wearing a white gown! At that point I would have walked away had it not been for the fact you forfit 50% of the cost of the procedure if you do so! DHI is a massive scam - stay away!
chennai best dhi clinic pl;z tell me
MAXIM is a big liar who cheat their clients by transplanting only few hair. They have taken cost for 2600 but I found only they have transplanted maximum 1, 000 hair. There is a guy who is a big liar in their clinic. No follow up post hair transplant. They are just making money by lies. I am really upset over my hair transplant done there.
hi all, I had DHI session in colombo as soon as they open, now its 4 months & i can see my hair growth . they are very good in both hospitality and taking care of the customers . would recommend to anyone. i paid about USD 3000 . Suren
Guys, I guess no hair transplant clinic tells the truth how many grafts they are plucking and harvesting, I am sure 25% to 50% they charge you extra. There are guys like MAXIM in Dubai, horrible. They are frauds and results are horrible. Even I observed that the doctors who do the hair transplant are themselves bald and upon enquiry I came to know their surgery is not successful. This is now fooling and money minting business. I know these clinics are minting in millions of dollars every year. Many unethical clinics are mushrooming in UAE like MAXIM. Be aware of these.
I am from Mumbai and am suffering from a common issue - male pattern alopecia - which means my hair can never grow naturally -unless transplanted. I am glad i came across this forum and so many comments posted on the subject. An unsatisfactory result after paying so much is certainly going to make any one livid.
For the past 1 month, i have met many many hair transplant companies/ doctors including DHI in Mumbai. Here is my analysis on extensive research and experience during consultation -
1. More than the technique, its your doctor's experience and ethical practice that counts. So i agree with what the other comments have to say on this.
2. Even if an experienced plastic surgeon / doctor, avoid FUT as its after effects have been complained off by lot of people. Its unpleasant and leaves a permanent continuous patch in the donor area. I know that other hair at the back may hide, but the idea of having a scar forever is very disturbing. After all you are going for the treatment to look and feel good. Its the same feeling like you knowing your pant is torn in the wrong area and also knowing that its not normally visible to others - but do you really get comfortable then ?
3. FUE vs DHI - I agree its one and the same with may be a slight difference in the equipment that is used for implantation - which in case of DHI is a pen like implanter. On the internet and also upon consultation, no one has really been able to tell me whats the exact difference. It is being promoted however that DHI has "100% guaranteed" results than FEU. Now whether 100% guaranteed means 100% scalp covering or 100% in what actually has been operated- needs to be answered.
In promoting DHI as a painless procedure, there are videos on youtube which show FUT being carried out where there is a lot of blood and lots of scissors. Its just like how you use filming techniques to screw with one's mind. Its after all a surgery which will have blood involved. But the commentary behind makes you feel that people who have done FUT have actually been butchered. The result - you are driven to other techniques like FUE/DHI. Its a common trick - you want to look good in the picture, stand next to a horrible looking person.
And yes, by the way, DHI looks like a surgery too. There are DHI video's online, which do involve cutting and making holes which also bleed.
4. Results - I think we all would agree that DHI is a less difficult way compared to FUE and FUT. Cost wise, DHI is twice costlier than other techniques. The 1st big comment in the post, speak about requirement of 50, 000 hair while actually what happens is much less. I would not agree because, 50, 000 hair would be something where there is a lot of baldness over the crown. But, would you need 50, 000 hair for type II and type III as shown in the picture? I guess not. However, it does not take away a valid point that coolguy 786 has made - what if you lost further hair? One will have to personally consider case by case basis, that once you get the implant, hair will be on that spot for ever, but if you continue to bald in other areas, whether you will be ok with the look? whether you will look weird? I have situation type II and III right now, if i get it filled, i may bald towards the frontal scalp, may be i may not look patchy.
5. The money and marketing scam - yes DHI has been marketing aggressively. But they have been very clever in their advertisements. See any of their advertisements, they will show Sehwag, but they will not say that Delhi/ Mumbai/ Bangalore etc units of DHI India have done the procedure on Sehwag. I was however, told by the consultant at Dr Viral Desai's clinic that Sehwag has got his grafting done by Dr Viral Desai. Which is not the truth as we all know. Bring chutput actors like Gaurav Gera, Ghajani and main stream actors who are not a style icon such as Govinda and Raj Babbar and you got a perfect propaganda for stressed people who are bald or are balding. Thats what DHI in India is doing. Here is what happens is Mumbai. You got to DHI clinic in Santacruz. They make you fill a form. Then you go to their junior doctor who is clearly inexperienced but a seasoned consultant (if you know what i mean) who asks you the right questions - is this hereditary, what medicines you take, any illnesses etc. But all through her questions, its clear - she care too hoots about the answers as she is ready to shoot her mugged presentation. She will tell you all what you already know - i assume you would be doing your internet based research before going for any consultation. Then, they click your picture and tell you what you know- "here is where you have thin hair and here is where you are very bad!" Then you will be told a very common line which is told in every hair transplant institute - "you have very good donor area" - i.e. you have good amount of hair at the back of your head (from where the follicles are extracted). Well don't we all have?
Then you are left to meet Dr Desai for your questions, which you obviously don't have remaining as you have done your own research and the remaining the consultant has reaffirmed in her consultation. Now you know that you want a transplant (as she has told you without any further analysis such as fungal test etc). Whats left? Know what will be the damage. That Dr Desai will tell you. I am not saying anything against Dr Desai - he has done these procedures many a times so he knows about it. But at the end of the day, he is the only one in Mumbai to be doing DHI - and he does it for film actors and sportsmen - remember? So, he tells you how many follicles you need to be extracted and how much will it cost. I got a whooping number + a treatment called PRP, to hold (not cure as it can't be) further balding at other areas. PRP will need to be done once in a year which costs 30K. My feeling is that the numbers which were told to me, were not on any basis of calculation but just a random pick. I am sure it differs for different people. Wonder why DHI has very limited affiliations in India. Clearly, you can make a lot of money if you are a DHI guy. I can't understand why it is so expensive when it requires only plucking and implanting with a pen - and that too manually. Its after all not surgery like FUT. Clearly, its primarily the luxury cost that one is paying.
So should i go or not - I think the comments in the forum are good enough to take an informed decision. The fact is, there is no cure for baldness other than implant. You may have to finally assume a risk of trusting a doctor and pre consider an appetite for 70% results of what is promised (if you get more- its icing on the cake, isn't it?) and be ready of not getting into math about the money. Broadly, DHI is costlier (more than twice) than FUE (which usually costs between 32-55 rs depending upon the company).
Bottom line - If you can pay, you may get some hair than nothing. Whether you are ok with it? Remember, it won't cure any further possibility of baldness in other areas. Also, consider whether transplantation is your occupational requirement?
If you have a bald patch, you can, till you completely grow bald, use hair fibre like toppik etc. These hide your bald patch and you do feel confident. Try look for hair fibre online which is ammonia free. Ask your friends and family in US/UK to get them for you. You will get them cheaper and better products. I use hair fibre. And it works.
But if you are really going to be a clean slate at the end of the day- you can still look good. If you are in good shape, if you eat the right food. You have examples of bald celebrities like- Jason Statham (47), Vin Diesel (47), Bruce Willis (59), Dwane Johnson (the rock - 42), Billy Zane (49), Mark Strong (51), Pitbull (34), Ben Kingsley and many many more.
Hope this is of some help. I am seriously reconsidering whether i need a transplant (and i aspire to be a main stream actor, i will be! ) -- cheers !
I differ from such a negative copy paste statement, my brother got DHI treatment done from Delhi and he has got wonderful results. The doctors told us everything clearly like how many hairs can be transplanted, by when can we see a clear visible growth of new hairs. Also most importantly they educated us like how to take proper care of our hairs so that they remain healthy. we went to many other clinics who do hair transplant but none of them could give us any assurance on the survival of transplanted hairs. Finally we landed up at DHI, all our doubts were answered properly and the results are fantastic.
All that was promised has been delivered. Very Happy with the results, my brother is now a much more confident person. Thanks to DHI
wow, you saved my money bro .
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