Need help choosing between Dr. Malay Mehta and Dr. Alok Sahoo (AlloRoots) for a hair transplant in India Transplants 8/1/2026
A user is deciding between Dr. Malay Mehta in Mumbai and Dr. Alok Sahoo in Delhi for a hair transplant, with feedback suggesting Dr. Sahoo's involvement is more hands-on. Some users recommend starting medication like finasteride before surgery, and opinions on PRP treatments are mixed.
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