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Gardel Hair Restoration Institute

4.3on Google(from 12 reviews)
7,000 procedures
Last updated: Aug 16, 2026
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Gardel Hair Restoration Institute, established in 1994 by Dr. Gastón de la Garza, is a pioneering clinic in Mexico specializing in hair transplants. Dr. de la Garza introduced advanced techniques to Mexico after training with pioneers like Dr. Bernstein. The clinic boasts over 20 years of experience and has successfully treated more than 7,000 patients from various countries, fusing art, medical science, and cutting-edge technology for natural results. They are known for their 'follicular transplant' technique, mega sessions, and use of high-power biaural microscopes. The team, led by Dr. de La Garza, includes plastic surgery specialists and nurses subspecialized in hair transplantation, ensuring aesthetic and artistic sensitivity in every procedure. They offer FUE and FUSS techniques, female and male transplants, and dermopigmentation.

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Patients have had mixed experiences. Some found the facility professional and modern, praising the hairline design and even receiving extra grafts. Others reported very poor hair growth, misplaced grafts, and issues with the doctor's demeanor or additional charges.

What people like

  • +Highly professional and painless experience
  • +State-of-the-art facility and modern equipment
  • +Impressed with hairline design and extra grafts

Concerns

  • Doctor was rude after payment
  • Only about 100 out of 1000 transplanted hairs survived
  • Hairs looked 'shriveled like pubic hair' and at 'unnatural angles'

Themes aggregated from verified patient reviews and community discussions across Reddit, Trustpilot, Google, and hair restoration forums. These are patient opinions, not claims verified by Clinic Reccy.

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Gastón de la Garza Martínez - Hair Transplant Surgeon at Gardel Hair Restoration Institute
Dr Gastón de la Garza Martínez

36 yrs experience · 7,000 procedures

Dr. Gastón de la Garza Martínez is a pioneer in hair restoration and plastic surgery in Mexico with over 30 years of specialized clinical experience. After earning his medical degree from the Military Medical School and completing advanced residency training in plastic surgery, he undertook specialized training under world-renowned hair restoration experts in 1990. As the founder and CEO of the Gardel Hair Restoration Institute in Tijuana, he has successfully performed over 7,000 hair transplant procedures for international patients. Dedicated to precision and compassionate patient care, Dr. de la Garza pioneered the use of binaural microscopes and megasessions in Mexico to deliver natural, long-lasting hair restoration results.

Specialties:

Hair TransplantationPlastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFUEFUSS
Education:
Major Medical Surgeon · Escuela Medico Militar, Mexico City, 1981Rotating & Postgraduate Internship · Hospital Central Militar, 1982General Surgery Residency · Military Hospital of Guadalajara, Jalisco, 1985Postgraduate Fellowship in Plastic Surgery · University of California School of Medicine, 1989
Certifications:
Professional License: Medical SurgeonProfessional License: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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