No Hair Growth After Plasma Therapy Alone Cannot Prove Medical Negligence: NCDRC

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently held that failure of hair growth after plasma-rich platelet (PRP) treatment does not by itself amount to medical negligence.

The Commission observed that treatments such as PRP or hair growth factor therapy may not produce uniform results for every patient, and some individuals may derive little or no benefit despite proper medical care.

It noted that doctors cannot guarantee successful outcomes in all cosmetic or therapeutic procedures.

Finding no deficiency in service or evidence of negligent conduct by the medical professionals, the Commission dismissed the complaint seeking compensation for unsuccessful hair restoration treatment.

[Dr Satish Kishornandan Arolkar v. Sushil Mukesh Gaglani]