I visited Viva Aesthetic Clinic on a working afternoon as part of my field reporting on cosmetic dermatology practices in the city. As a medical journalist, my interest was to understand how Hair Transplant in Mumbai is approached in everyday clinical settings—beyond marketing language and online claims. My conversation with Dr. Deepam Shah focused on medical reasoning, patient selection, and long-term outcomes rather than instant transformations.
Dr. Deepam Shah explained that hair transplantation is not a cosmetic shortcut but a medically planned procedure that depends heavily on scalp health, hair density, age, and pattern of hair loss. In Mumbai’s urban practice, he frequently sees patients in their late twenties to early forties, many of whom have already tried medications or topical treatments before considering surgery.
He emphasized that a thorough dermatological evaluation is essential before recommending a hair transplant. Factors such as active hair loss, hormonal imbalance, and lifestyle stressors must be assessed carefully—an approach consistent with the clinical responsibility of a seasoned Dermatologist in Mumbai.
According to information available through Viva Aesthetic Clinic, Dr. Deepam Shah holds formal medical qualifications in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. His clinical background includes extensive experience in managing skin, hair, and scalp-related conditions, ranging from medical dermatology to procedural treatments.
During our discussion, he positioned hair transplantation as one component of a broader dermatological practice. This perspective reflects the role of a Skin Specialist in Mumbai, where surgical intervention is balanced with preventive care, diagnosis, and long-term monitoring rather than isolated procedures.
The consultation took place at Viva Aesthetic Clinic, a dedicated dermatology and aesthetic care facility. The clinic environment is clean, methodical, and designed for outpatient procedures, with separate consultation rooms, procedure areas, and recovery spaces.
From observation, the clinic workflow supports detailed pre-procedure evaluation and post-procedure follow-ups—an important factor in hair transplant cases where progress is assessed over months rather than days. The setup allows clinicians to document hair growth patterns and scalp response systematically across multiple visits.
Dr. Deepam Shah described hair transplantation as a redistribution of existing hair follicles rather than the creation of new hair. Donor hair—typically taken from the back or sides of the scalp—is transplanted into thinning or bald areas after careful mapping.
He noted that patient education is central to the process. Unrealistic expectations, he said, often lead to dissatisfaction, even when the procedure itself is technically successful. This emphasis on communication stood out during the interview and aligns with responsible dermatological practice.