Dr. Prashant Raktade is a board-registered Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 14 years of surgical experience who now dedicates a significant part of his practice to hair restoration at Curls N Crowns Aesthetic Dental & Hair Transplant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. His dual expertise in facial anatomy and microsurgery makes him one of the most rigorously trained hair transplant specialists in the Marathwada region.
Why a Maxillofacial Surgeon for Hair Transplant?
It is a fair question and the answer matters more than most people realise.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) is one of the most demanding surgical disciplines involving the face. Practitioners spend years mastering the anatomy of facial bones, soft tissue planes, blood supply, and nerves the very same structures that determine where a hairline sits, how it frames the forehead, and how safely grafts can be placed near the temples.
Dr. Raktade’s MDS training and subsequent residencies across tertiary hospitals in Bangalore required precision tissue handling under magnification, fine suture work, and an eye for facial aesthetic proportion. When he designs a hairline, he is not following a template he is applying the same principles of facial symmetry and balance that guide reconstructive and cosmetic facial surgery. The result is a hairline that looks natural not just at 30, but at 50 and beyond.
His oncology and NIMHANS rotations also mean he has managed complex, high-stakes surgical scenarios. For patients, that depth of training translates directly into safer surgery and a clinician who knows exactly what to do when the unexpected happens.
Education & Training Timeline
| Year | Milestone | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | C.S.M.S.S Dental College, Aurangabad |
| 2010 | MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | K.L.E’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore |
| 2010–2012 | Senior Resident Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | St. Martha’s Hospital · Kidwai Oncology Centre · NIMHANS, Bangalore |
| 2013–present | Associate Professor & Consultant Surgeon | Govt. Dental College, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar · MIMDSR, Latur · 15+ multispeciality hospitals |
| Present | Founder, Curls & Crowns Aesthetics Studio | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |
| Present | Associate Member, ISHRS | International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery |
| Present | Registered Practitioner | Maharashtra State Dental Council |
Surgical Philosophy: Three Commitments to Every Patient
Ethical hair transplant practice is built on what a surgeon refuses to compromise on. Dr. Raktade works by three principles that are written into the way the clinic operates not just spoken at the consultation table.
1. The surgeon performs every step. At Curls N Crowns, Dr. Raktade personally designs your hairline, personally performs the extraction of grafts, and personally completes the implantation. No step is delegated to a technician. In India, technician-led transplant surgeries where a doctor briefly approves a plan and then hands the instruments over are unfortunately common. That will not happen here.
2. An honest, written graft cap. Overselling graft counts inflates the bill and can permanently deplete your donor area. Before surgery, the maximum graft count appropriate for your donor density is agreed upon and written into your consent form. This protects your long-term options.
3. A hairline designed for your future, not just today. A hairline drawn very low may look striking at 28; at 48, as surrounding hair thins, it can look mismatched and unnatural. Dr. Raktade uses facial proportion guidelines and a realistic assessment of your likely future hair loss pattern to design a hairline that will still look right and look like yours decades from now.
Academic & Hospital Roles: What This Means for You
Dr. Raktade holds an active Associate Professorship and consults across more than 15 multispeciality hospitals in the region. He is also a faculty member and speaker at surgical conferences.
- Current knowledge. Academic faculty are expected to stay current with evolving literature, techniques, and safety protocols.
- Complication readiness. A surgeon who operates regularly across multispeciality hospital environments has seen and managed complications that a standalone-clinic practitioner may not have encountered.
- Institutional accountability. Hospital affiliations and council registration mean the practice is subject to ongoing professional oversight.
Services Dr. Raktade Personally Performs
- FUE Hair Transplant Follicular Unit Extraction, minimally invasive, no linear scar
- DHT Hair Transplant Direct Hair Transplantation for immediate implantation
- Beard Transplant Restoration of patchy or thin beard using scalp donor grafts
- Eyebrow Restoration Natural eyebrow reconstruction
- PRP Hair Treatment Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy to strengthen existing follicles
- GFC Hair Treatment Growth Factor Concentrate therapy for early to moderate hair loss
Your Consultation: What to Expect
The first consultation at Curls N Crowns is free of charge and carries no obligation whatsoever. Dr. Raktade will assess your scalp, classify your hair loss using the Norwood scale, evaluate your donor density, and discuss realistic outcomes including the limitations of what surgery or therapy can achieve for your specific pattern.
You will leave with a written, itemised quote that breaks down graft count, technique recommended, session plan if needed, and cost. Nothing is vague or verbal-only.
If travelling from outside Sambhajinagar, a WhatsApp photo assessment is available. Send clear photographs of your scalp (top, sides, back, hairline) to +91 96048 81999 and Dr. Raktade will provide an initial assessment before you make the journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Dr. Raktade’s qualifications for hair transplant surgery?
Dr. Prashant Raktade holds a BDS (2007) and MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2010), followed by a senior residency at St. Martha’s Hospital, Kidwai Oncology Centre, and NIMHANS in Bangalore. He has 14+ years of surgical experience, has performed 1,500+ implant and hair restoration procedures, and is an Associate Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He is registered with the Maharashtra State Dental Council.
Does Dr. Raktade personally perform the transplant surgery?
Yes without exception. Dr. Raktade personally handles hairline design, graft extraction, and implantation for every patient. No part of your surgery is performed by a technician or assistant surgeon.
What does the consultation cost?
The initial consultation is completely free. There is no consultation fee and no pressure to book a procedure. You will receive a detailed written quote before making any decision.
What languages does Dr. Raktade consult in?
Dr. Raktade consults comfortably in English, Hindi, and Marathi. Patients from across Marathwada and beyond are welcome.
How do I book an appointment or get a preliminary assessment?
Call or WhatsApp +91 96048 81999 to book an in-clinic appointment (Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm). If you are outside Aurangabad, send scalp photographs via WhatsApp for an initial remote assessment before visiting the clinic at Survey No. 70, Plot 111, Synergy Hospital Road, Sant Tukoba Nagar, N-2 CIDCO, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 431001.
Ready to take the first step? Reach Dr. Prashant Raktade on WhatsApp: +91 96048 81999, call +91 96048 81999, or visit Curls N Crowns at Synergy Hospital Road, N-2 CIDCO, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm. The consultation is free. The advice is honest.