Fellowship in Hair Restoration, Hair Transplantation and Regenerative Trichology

Dr. Viral Ramesh Desai, M.S., M.Ch, D.N.B.
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Viral Ramesh Desai is a renowned Plastic, Cosmetic, and Hair Transplant Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is the Founder & Chief Promoter of CPLSS, Medical Director of Sarla Hospital & ICU, Mumbai, and Founder of ASCENT Academy. He serves as India President of ISWAM, Treasurer of IAAPS, and Scientific Board Member of IMCAS Global & Asia. An internationally recognized trainer and Key Opinion Leader, Dr. Desai has authored six textbook chapters, published 18 scientific papers, delivered over 400 national and international presentations, and trained more than 600 doctors. His expertise includes aesthetic plastic surgery, facial aesthetics, hair transplantation, botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, body contouring, and laser-based procedures

Certificate- Fellowship in Hair Restoration, Hair Transplantation and Regenerative Trichology

Awarded by:

 D Y PATIL UNIVERSITY (accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ GRADE)

 Duration:

1 Year

Program Highlights

At the completion of the fellowship, candidates will be able to:

• Diagnose all forms of alopecia.
• Perform independent hair transplant surgery.
• Design hairlines scientifically and aesthetically.
• Perform FUE and FUT harvesting.
• Manage advanced baldness.
• Utilize regenerative medicine in hair restoration.
• Perform PRP, Exosomes, Stem Cell therapies.
• Conduct beard, eyebrow, and body hair transplantation.
• Manage complications and revision surgeries.
• Establish and run a hair transplant center.

MCH/DNB in Plastic Surgery
MD/DNB Dermatology or Diploma in Dermatology with 2 years’ experience

Selection Proceedure  

Merit based Interview by the panel of teachers who are nominated for the course.

MODULE 1

BASIC SCIENCES OF HAIR & TRICHOLOGY

Duration: 8 Weeks

Anatomy

Hair Anatomy

* Hair shaft

* Hair root

* Hair bulb

* Dermal papilla

* Sebaceous gland

* Arrector pili muscle

Scalp Anatomy

* Skin layers

* Vascular supply

* Nerve supply

* Galea aponeurotica

* Safe donor zones

Histology

* Hair follicle histology

* Stem cell niche

* Follicular unit structure

Hair Biology

Hair Cycle

* Anagen

* Catagen

* Telogen

* Exogen

Growth Factors

* VEGF

* PDGF

* IGF

* FGF

* EGF

Genetics of Hair Loss

* Androgen receptor genetics

* Polygenic inheritance

* Epigenetics

Trichology

Types of Alopecia

Non-Scarring Alopecia

* Androgenetic alopecia

* Alopecia areata

* Telogen effluvium

* Anagen effluvium

Scarring Alopecia

* LPP

* FFA

* DLE

* CCCA

MODULE 2

MEDICAL HAIR RESTORATION

Duration: 4 Weeks

Diagnostics

Trichoscopy

* Pattern recognition

* Miniaturization assessment

* Donor analysis

Investigations

* CBC

* Ferritin

* Vitamin D

* Thyroid profile

* Hormonal workup

Pharmacological Management

FDA Approved Treatments

Minoxidil

* Mechanism

* Formulations

* Side effects

Finasteride

* Mechanism

* Dosing

* Patient selection

Advanced Therapies

* Dutasteride

* Oral minoxidil

* Topical finasteride

* Anti-androgens

* Nutraceuticals

MODULE 3

INTRODUCTION TO HAIR TRANSPLANTATION

Duration: 4 Weeks

History of Hair Transplant

* Punch graft era

* Mini-micro grafts

* FUT

* FUE

* Robotic transplantation

Hair Transplant Principles

Follicular Unit Concept

* 1 hair grafts

* 2 hair grafts

* 3 hair grafts

* 4 hair grafts

Donor Dominance Theory

Recipient Dominance

Patient Selection

Norwood Classification

Norwood\ Classification

* Norwood I-VII

Ludwig Classification

Sinclair Scale

BASP Classification

MODULE 4

FUE HAIR TRANSPLANTATION

Duration: 8 Weeks

COMPLETE FUE TRAINING

Theory

FUE Fundamentals

* Donor assessment

* Donor density calculations

* Safe extraction limits

Instrumentation

Punches

* Sharp punches

* Hybrid punches

* Dull punches

Motor Systems

* Manual

* Motorized

* Oscillating

* Robotic

Donor Area Planning

Density Assessment

* FU/cm² calculation

* Donor reserve

* Lifetime graft planning

Extraction Patterns

* Diffuse extraction

* Strategic extraction

* Homogeneous extraction

Hands-On FUE Training

Stage 1

Observation

* 20 surgeries

Stage 2

Punch handling

* 500 graft extractions

Stage 3

Independent extraction

* 3,000 graft procedures

Graft Handling

Microscopic Assessment

* Intact grafts

* Transected grafts

* Chubby grafts

* Skinny grafts

Preservation Solutions

* Saline

* HypoThermosol

* ATP-enriched media

MODULE 5

FUT (STRIP METHOD)

Duration: 4 Weeks

Strip Surgery

Planning

* Scalp laxity

* Trichophytic closure

* Scar prevention

Harvesting

* Strip dimensions

* Tissue handling

* Hemostasis

Slivering

Microscopic Dissection

* Single hair grafts

* Double hair grafts

* Triple hair grafts

Closure Techniques

* Running closure

* Layered closure

* Trichophytic closure

MODULE 6

ADVANCED HAIR TRANSPLANTATION

Duration: 4 Weeks

Hairline Design

Facial Analysis

* Golden ratio

* Forehead proportions

* Ethnic variations

Hairline Types

* Juvenile

* Mature

* Female

Recipient Site Creation

Incisions

* Coronal

* Sagittal

* Lateral slit

Angle Control

Use Of Implanters- Sharp and Dull

* Frontal zone

* Mid-scalp

* Crown

Crown Reconstruction

Whorl Patterns

* Clockwise

* Counterclockwise

* Double crown

MODULE 7

REGENERATIVE HAIR MEDICINE

Duration: 4 Weeks

PRP / GFCTherapy

Theory

* Platelet biology

* Growth factors

* Mechanisms

Practical

* Blood collection

* Centrifugation

* Activation

* Injection techniques

Hands-On

* Minimum 10 PRP procedures

Exosome/ Growth Factors/ Peptides/ Hair Fillers Therapy

Exosome Science

* Cell signaling

* Growth factors

* Indications

Clinical Protocols

* Protocols and techniques

* Combination therapies

Stem Cell Therapy

Adipose Derived Stem Cells

* Harvesting

* Processing

* Injection

Stromal Vascular Fraction

Micrograft Technology

Combination Therapies

* FUE + PRP

* FUE + Exosomes

* FUE + Stem Cells

MODULE 8

SPECIALIZED TRANSPLANTS

LONG HAIR TRANSPLANTS

Duration: 4 Weeks

Beard Transplant

* Facial anatomy

* Design principles

* Density planning

Hands-On

* 1 case

Eyebrow Transplant

* Female aesthetics

* Direction control

Hands-On

* 1 case

Body Hair Transplant

* Chest donor

* Beard donor

* Hybrid donor strategy

Female Hairline Lowering

* Surgical techniques

* Combined transplantation

MODULE 9

COMPLICATIONS & REVISION SURGERY

Duration: 4 Weeks

Intraoperative Complications

* Bleeding

* Vasovagal attack

* Graft dehydration

Postoperative Complications

* Infection

* Shock loss

* Folliculitis

* Necrosis

Repair Surgery

Plug Repair

Scar Repair

Failed Hairline Repair

Donor Depletion Cases

MODULE 10

HAIR TRANSPLANT CLINIC MANAGEMENT

Duration: 4 Weeks

Clinic Setup

Infrastructure

* OT design

* Sterilization

* Microscopes

Equipment

* FUE motors

* Implanters

* Magnification systems

Team Training

* Technicians

* Nurses

* Counselors

Legal & Ethical Issues

* Consent

* Photography

* Medical records

* Advertising ethics

SURGICAL LOGBOOK

REQUIREMENTS

Observe

* 50 Hair Transplants

Assist

* 15 Hair Transplants

Perform Under Supervision

* 5-10 Cases

Independently Perform

* 3-5 Cases

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

REQUIREMENTS

PRP/GFC

* 10 Procedures

Exosomes and Other Regenerative

* 10 Procedures

Stem Cell Procedures

* 2 Procedures

RESEARCH COMPONENT

Mandatory Dissertation

Examples:

* PRP vs Exosomes in AGA

* FUE Transection Analysis

* Female Hair Transplant Outcomes

* Long-Term Finasteride Study

* Stem Cell Augmented Hair Transplantation

Entire amount of Course Fees to be paid by DD or NEFT towards D. Y. Patil University –Fellowship Program

• Birth Certificate as proof of Date of Birth
• Copy of Passport/Domicile as proof of Nationality and Address
• Four passport-size photographs
• Copies of Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates of MBBS and
• Diploma/MD/DNB/DVD
• Copy of the NMC/ State Registration and Additional Qualification Registration Certificate
• Copy of Passport of Parents*
• Proof of NRI Status of Candidate/Parents*
• Transcripts*
• Copy of Visa* (if required)

* (For Foreign Candidates Only)

Dr. Bhavika Verma (Program co-ordinator)

https://dypatil.edu/programs/medical-fellowship-programs

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Phone: +91 8422947961  +91 8422947962

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