Input Requested For The Potential Recommendation of Dr. Espinosa Custodio (Spain/Mexico)

[Melvin- Admin]

As the community knows, we request input from all of you and our recommended physicians before we approve any physician for a recommendation. We invite you to review the below information about @Dr. Espinosa Custodio and his results, and post a reply with your opinion. 

 Dr. Espinosa Custodio has earned an excellent reputation online and on our forum. He has been posting impressive results on our forum, which has earned him a lot of admirers. 

 We are now considering him for a potential recommendation- this requires that he meet our strict community standards of performing ultra-refined follicular unit grafting with consistently high yields and natural, undetectable results. We expect our recommended physicians to be able to dense-pack refined follicular units and have the capacity and staffing to transplant thousands of follicular units per session. Our recommended physicians must be able to operate transparently, knowing that their patients may come to our forum and review them right after surgery. Transparency builds trust and accountability, which is the foundation for credibility. That is why our list of recommendations is unlike any other on the internet. We use the collective wisdom and input of our entire community.

 Why We Feel Dr. Espinosa Custudio is worthy of recommendation. 

Dr. Espinosa Custodio has been performing hair transplant surgery exclusively for nearly a decade. He is involved in every surgical step, including extracting grafts, creating recipient sites, and implanting the grafts via direct hair implantation (DHI).

 Dr. Espinosa Custodio is a hands-on surgeon. He performs one surgery per day. He transplants a maximum of 1,500 grafts per day. If the patient requires more grafts, he plans the procedure over two consecutive days. Every single graft is sorted under stereoscopic microscopes. Dr. Espinosa Custodio handles all his consultations and plans and designs every procedure. Dr. Espinosa provides blood work and electrocardiogram (ECG) at his clinic. He provides every patient with a post-surgical package, post-surgery follow-ups, and head washings at the clinic. Dr. Espinosa Custodio stands by his work and offers a free touch-up if warranted. His results and ethics speak volumes.

Dr. Espinosa Custodio is constantly trying to improve and further hone his technique. He has attended numerous conferences, including the World FUE Institute (WFI), FUE Europe, and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) World Congress. 

 As always, we learn through our collective knowledge and experiences. I look forward to hearing your input and feedback. 

 

View Dr. Espinosa Custodio's Instagram page here

 

View Dr. Espinosa Custodio's website here 

View his results

 

 

 

High-definition videos with comb-through

 

[Melvin- Admin]

Would love some input

[shiba1985]

I think all results look good 👍🏽. Instagram checks out well.

[Melvin- Admin]

21 minutes ago, shiba1985 said:

I think all results look good 👍🏽. Instagram checks out well.

Thanks Shiba, appreciate your input 🙏

[GoliGoliGoli]

I think he absolutely qualifies. I'm super impressed by how he detailed documents his results in the pics and videos he posts. His density and design is great as well. He is a bit under the radar because he's only been on the forum for a short time, but his result speak for themselves. 

[HHH]

His work looks really good, love a comb through video as well.

I've seen some of his other video results elsewhere, I actually think the donor in a few cases looks stronger after the surgery which is crazy.

[Melvin- Admin]

Thanks for the input guys, appreciate it 🙏

[baddecisions]

I don't agree. I'm new to this forum, but I have been around other "regional" ones for years and the few existing patient reviews from Custodio's cases are not very positive: lack of naturality and doubles and triples where they should not be. In addition, it seems that there is poor communication among his team since, according to one patient's review in the Spanish forum, a patient was prescribed ketokonazol 2 days after the procedure "by mistake" and it was the forum users who prevented him from using it and made the patient ask the clinic again, then they just said "oops, a mistake". The case is still accessible for those who can read Spanish. 

Finally, at least two of his cases have been repaired by a famous dr in Madrid specialised in repairs, as can be seen in his videos.

[Big Rome]

can’t say I’ve heard of this doctor before but his results look like somebody who knows what he’s doing, natural work 👏🏻

[mr_peanutbutter]

the results look phenomenal, especially considering the price range this doctor operates. he is cheaper then bicer for example. 

regarding what one of the preposter said: the thing is, even the best surgeon in the world with the best staff in the world will have cases, where the result isn’t satisfactory. i think even with zarev has a few doubles in the hairline from time to time. by this logic this forum couldnt recommend  a single surgeon since no surgeon will deliever perfect results 100% of a time

Edited September 26, 2023 by mr_peanutbutter

[Gatsby]

2 hours ago, mr_peanutbutter said:

the results look phenomenal, especially considering the price range this doctor operates. he is cheaper then bicer for example. 

regarding what one of the preposter said: the thing is, even the best surgeon in the world with the best staff in the world will have cases, where the result isn’t satisfactory. i think even with zarev has a few doubles in the hairline from time to time. by this logic this forum couldnt recommend  a single surgeon since no surgeon will deliever perfect results 100% of a time

Every surgeon no matter how highly they are rated has had a bad result. That's just the facts of not only hair transplantation but surgery in general. That's why surgery should always be a last resort.

[Melvin- Admin]

Dear Community,

After extensively reviewing @Dr. Espinosa Custodio results and reviews. We have decided to approve his recommendation. We thank you all for providing your valuable, positive, and critical input. Hair transplant surgery isn't an exact science. Issues do arise and occur, even at the best clinics. But how the clinic deals with these concerns separates the good from the bad. Dr. Espinosa Custodio is a surgeon with these ethics displayed on his site and written into his formal policy. 

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Espinosa Custodio.

Feel free to look at his physician profile and submit a consultation below.

https://hairtransplantnetwork.com/dr-espinosa-custodio

[zepruska]

The results he's been posting here have been impressive, no doubt. I wish we had more in-depth patient reviews of him though!

[duchaine]

On 9/26/2023 at 8:44 AM, baddecisions said:

I don't agree. I'm new to this forum, but I have been around other "regional" ones for years and the few existing patient reviews from Custodio's cases are not very positive: lack of naturality and doubles and triples where they should not be. In addition, it seems that there is poor communication among his team since, according to one patient's review in the Spanish forum, a patient was prescribed ketokonazol 2 days after the procedure "by mistake" and it was the forum users who prevented him from using it and made the patient ask the clinic again, then they just said "oops, a mistake". The case is still accessible for those who can read Spanish. 

Finally, at least two of his cases have been repaired by a famous dr in Madrid specialised in repairs, as can be seen in his videos.

I can't see double and triples in all the pics I saw but I agree in part with you about the "naturally". I can't see a good transition zone/sentinelle hairs. the hairline starts thick and dense.

In any case, I trust @Melvin- Admin and I am sure he checked on the other forums to see "real life"results.
 

[duchaine]

I really like @Dr. Espinosa Custodio work and this is why I choose him over others.
I think that all his cases are good/excellent.

That said, I would like to know what happened with this patient.
The density is great (especially considering the number of graft he used).
But (hope to be wrong) there are a lot of multi grafts on the first line and the singles are very thick (single, thin hair should be used in the transition zone).
Wonder why he thought it is a good Ht and why he thought he was good for "publication".
Thanks

 

[consequence]

Needs more patient posted results. Anyone can make their instagram page/clinic postings look good by cherry picking cases.

Not saying he's not good, but the list will become meaningless if surgeon submitted cases are the criteria for including surgeons on the list.

[stephcurry30]

No from me. Needs more patient results. 

Have seen some results that he put out that were sub par and doesn't meet the standards of this sub. 

[BaldReaper]

I see thick doubles and triples on the hairline, also very few independent patient cases, woudnt recommend.

[duchaine]

Melvin said he did his homework.
Wonder how.

I paid the visit with him and he was a nice and kind person but..is this enough to be reccomaned here?

I've been searching on this guy for days, just a single case on recuperarelpelo (the Spanish forum).
A doctor from madrid and just one single case?
Many on that forum asked "who is he?"


For sure he can ne the best doctor on the planet but there is no proof of that.

[stephcurry30]

Melvin I've been trying to do research on his cases and there doesn't seem that many other than the ones you listed. 

 

[GeneralNorwood]

So if i am not mistaken, now you can become hairrestorationnetwork recommended surgeon even if there is literally 0 reviews posted by patients on forum. Interesting.

 

Besides remember, It is paid reccomendation, doesn't mean anything. What matters is patient reviews and stories. 

[Melvin- Admin]

I appreciate everyones input. Dr. Espinosa Custodio was added based on his high quality results, reviews and case presentation. There are two forums in Spanish, there are several on the Spanish forum that show quality. Just because a doctor doesn’t have reviews in this forum doesn’t mean they’re bad or not high quality. In my opinion, very few doctors present the top-notch case presentation as Dr. Espinosa. It’s as honest and transparent as it gets.

His integrity and ethics are also top-notch. He’s one of the few surgeons that put in writing on his site that he would stand by his patient if they’re unhappy. That shows he’s not only good, but ethical.

Yes our recommendations sponsor the forum, we make that clear everywhere. But they do not make the list unless we feel they have the skill, quality and integrity. But I don’t disagree, lists are only starting points for research. Ultimately, we always stress our community research diligently. 

[duchaine]

25 minutes ago, Melvin- Admin said:

I appreciate everyones input. Dr. Espinosa Custodio was added based on his high quality results, reviews and case presentation. There are two forums in Spanish, there are several on the Spanish forum that show quality. Just because a doctor doesn’t have reviews in this forum doesn’t mean they’re bad or not high quality. In my opinion, very few doctors present the top-notch case presentation as Dr. Espinosa. It’s as honest and transparent as it gets.

His integrity and ethics are also top-notch. He’s one of the few surgeons that put in writing on his site that he would stand by his patient if they’re unhappy. That shows he’s not only good, but ethical.

Yes our recommendations sponsor the forum, we make that clear everywhere. But they do not make the list unless we feel they have the skill, quality and integrity. But I don’t disagree, lists are only starting points for research. Ultimately, we always stress our community research diligently. 

Melvin, please, can you share the cases? It can be very helpful for me!
As you know, I was going to book with him but without real cases it is a risk.
Maybe you are a better "researcher" than me because I researched for days on Spanish forum and there is only ONE case (benign Italian, I understand Spanish and I can swear that 99% of users there don't know how he is).
 

[duchaine]

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This is one case, without any pic

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This the ONLY CASE with pics.


For the record, the Spanish user (considering that nobody knew him) considered that 2,25 was a crazy price.
_Wonder why what they would say at 3/3,5 and 4 for repair.

Edited November 26, 2023 by Melvin- Admin

[Melvin- Admin]

Like I said there are two forums in Spanish, recuperarel and recuperartu. At the end of the day, you can do your due diligence and if you feel they’re not the right clinic for you, don’t go to them.