The D'Souza Clinic Review

A truly outstanding experience from beginning to end. The ability to directly meet with Dr D’Souza from the first consultation was a game changer, as was the offer of long haired FUE. I felt I was in the most experienced and expert hands with Chris and his team and thought the entire experience was faultless.

I wasn’t particularly bothered about hair loss.

I never used any products or took any medication.

In fact I wasn’t particularly kind to my hair over the years. To be honest, I have even cut my own hair for the past 15 years and I remember the last time I did venture out to a hairdresser, he asked (with a frown upon his face) “Who cut your hair last time”. I thought quickly and replied, “My Mum”.

“Oh, very nice job” he said.

Haha, nobody wants to insult somebody’s mum.

So, I reached the age of 65 and I thought I must have saved a fortune over the years cutting my own hair. Maybe I should offset my savings against the cost of a hair transplant.

I ended up having a consultation with Mr D’Souza at the D’Souza Clinic London.

My hair had been thinning for years and it was now time to either shave it all off and commit to being bald or have a transplant.

I am so happy that I decided to go ahead with the transplant option. It has made such a difference to my appearance. I now have a hairline. I haven’t had a hairline in years.

Please don’t think that hair transplant surgery is only for young men. In fact the transformation in older men is even more stark. I would go as far to say that I suspect, a young man has a hair transplant to look more normal. Whereas an old man has a hair transplant and looks like a young man.

It is like magic. The Simply Red sound track “Rolling back the years” keep playing in my head.

Of course, who do I have to thank for this. Mr D’Souza and his team. They were absolutely fantastic.

Kind, attentive, gentle, warm, and forgiving.

I am so happy I went ahead with my transplant and even more happy that I chose the D’Souza Clinic.

Don’t take a chance. When it comes to something as important as surgical treatment. Chose the best you can find. It is an investment at the end of the day and worth every penny.

I might even start using hair care products now and yes, make an appointment at the hairdresser.

Thanks to Chris and the team.

Getting my hair sorted had been on my mind for several years. I had tried everything ; using various different trichologist and vast expense over the last ten years.

Mr D’Souza was recommended to me by a friend, I did a bit of research online and then met him in person at his clinic on Upper Wimpole Street. He was very straightforward; explained how it works, what I should expect and what the cost would be.

I am only on day 7 today post surgery but just wanted to write (I hardly ever write reviews) to say that he provided a truly excellent service. The day itself went seamlessly, I was made to feel very welcome and looked after by all his team, they ordered me a delicious lunch and also had my favourite sports channel on a huge plasma tv right in front of me for eight hours while he was fixing my hair.

After the procedure I was a bit worried about something on day 3, and rather than suggest chatting over email or a phone call, he found time for me at the end of his day, after his normal working hours, and gave my donor site and recipient site a close look using his microscope, and confirmed to me that everything was progressing as it should.

I really feel like he cares as well as being a master of his craft and would throughly recommend anyone considering FUE (which I had) or FUT hair transplant surgery to use him – he has been superb.

**12 Month update, long overdue as I’m updating this 23 months post op. Really happy with the final results. Chris was always quick to respond to queries during the post op period. My 5* review stands.

*6 Month update, good progress at this stage, happy with results so far, the review stands. Will update again at 12 months.

After having consultations with various other clinics, The D’Souza Clinic was the only one that stood out to me.

My initial consultation wasn’t with a patient advisor with the surgeon popping in for a few minutes and disappearing again, there was no talk of special offers or discounts, just an honest and frank discussion with the actual surgeon himself. Chris’ approach didn’t feel mass-market; everything really was bespoke and tailored. He even made time on a day he normally wouldn’t do consultations to accommodate my schedule and contacted me personally while his PA was away.

During consultation Chris didn’t try to sell me a dream and managed expectations realistically. We went over what I wanted to achieve and what he could offer me with examples of his work. He was honest and transparent about his prior experience, qualifications and limitations of hair restoration surgery. I quickly realised I wasn’t talking to a salesman, these were all the markings of someone who seriously knew what they were doing with an incredible depth of knowledge and a true leader in the field that wanted to do right by his patients.

In the weeks following the initial consultation it was easy to arrange a follow up appointment through Emily where Chris was more than happy to answer additional questions I had.

The actual day of the procedure went very smoothly, I had read online the initial anaesthetic injections were “incredibly painful” and braced myself for such, however in Chris’ hands it was honestly about a 2/10 in pain, I even remember blurting out “wait was that it?”. Once everything was numb it felt like sitting on a long haul flight, the team made sure I remained comfortable at all times and there was TV to keep me entertained throughout the day. All of the anaesthetic, incisions and excisions were personally done by Chris with the surgical team assisting on graft implantation.

Lunch was provided and I was able order what I wanted to eat, even a taxi home was arranged for me.

I was given an aftercare package to take home with detailed instructions; Chris was personally reachable through text and always responded promptly to questions.

Now 2 weeks on, I haven’t started the shedding phase yet but if the final result looks like it does now, just longer, then it has already exceeded my expectations, so I have no doubt I will be pleased at 6 months.

Finally, I just want to give a huge thank you to Chris and the rest of the team, Alison, Jess, Georgi and Emily for all of your expertise, skill and dedication to patient well-being.

I would absolutely recommend The D’Souza Clinic to anyone considering hair restoration.

Chris and his team are brilliant. The operation went seamlessly and was bizarrely enjoyable. The team were very pleasant and made the time go by really quickly. The results after 12 months are very natural looking and considering the large area to cover the results are also very pleasing. Chris is a very kind and friendly and unassuming person and he and his team did everything they could to make my operation success. The after care was and continues to be amazing.Thank you for a great outcome. Highly recommended.

Chris and his team are brilliant. The operation went seamlessly and was bizarrely enjoyable. The team were very pleasant and made the time go by really quickly. The results after 12 months are very natural looking and considering the large area to cover the results are also very pleasing. Chris is a very kind and friendly and unassuming person and he and his team did everything they could to make my operation success. The after care was and continues to be amazing.Thank you for a great outcome. Highly recommended.

Wasted of money on two different treatments with no results at all!! Very disappointed, endolift was so promising and expensive, and was very disappointed. Also picsure laser did not help at all for malasma.

One thousand stars for this great Doctor.

During the consultation, Chris explained everything clearly, giving realistic expectations. There is no sales pitch, Chris is genuinely looking after your best interests.

During the consultation, Chris explained everything clearly, giving realistic expectations. There is no sales pitch, Chris is genuinely looking after your best interests.

During the FUE procedure, the team, led by Chris, were brilliant; they put you at ease throughout. I could not have wished for a better team to spend time with.

Lunch and snacks were provided, Netflix is available to watch, you feel very comfortable.

The aftercare is concise, with clear instructions. Chris is available to deal with any questions you may have.

I have no hesitation in recommending The D’Souza Clinic to anyone thinking about having a hair transplant.

I am looking forward to my six-month review.