I just got back home from my HT surgery in India at The Skin Centre Clinic with Dr. Abhinav Kumar. I want to share my experience since I know how difficult researching surgeons can be, especially for advanced cases like mine.
My case is complicated. This was my 3rd HT, and my graft supply is limited as my first HT decades ago was botched and left me with a strip scar. My 2nd HT four years ago was successful and done by a huge, well-known clinic also in India but I decided not to return after reading multiple recent not-so-good reviews which made me hesitant.
Months of research led me knowing Dr. Kumar through a book about hair transplant surgery featuring great several surgeons in the field, some of these authors I have previously met. I looked more into Dr Kumar's work and later saw patient posts, results, and discussions about him online and that increased my confidence in his skills and experience.
Dr. Kumar was realistic about my situation. Due to my limited donor supply, prior surgeries, strip scarring, ongoing recession of native hairs, and aggressive hairloss genes despite being on medications , the goal was not density but strategic placement and long-term sustainability.
He used around 3,500 grafts combined scalp and beard donor areas to improve fullness in the crown, vertex,hairline, temples, and thinning areas behind the temples. Considering my limitations, I feel that the graft placement was skillful yet artistic.
What I appreciated most about this experience was the personalized approach. Dr. Kumar only does one HT patient per day, so I never felt rushed. He listened carefully, accommodated my concerns, and made the process collaborative.
Additionally, his staff treated me with incredible hospitality including his wife. Everyone was warm and kind. They made me feel comfortable the entire time which added to an overall positive experience.
For anyone dealing with repair work or limited grafts, I think finding a surgeon who understands long-term planning is extremely important. Dr Abhinav Kumar delivered exceptionally well with flying colors!
Hair Regimen:
6 years on 5ARI (dut/fin),
Oral and topical minoxidil
PRP w/ exosomes, peptides, growth factors every 3 months
Nutrafol Hair supplement,
Omega 3 fish oil
Iron tablets ( goal ferritin > 80)
Graft counts: 3500 FUE (combined scalp & beard donor)
Price: $2,200 incldg hotel stay