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Hair Transplant in Delhi
A hair transplant in Delhi is a surgical procedure that permanently restores hair to thinning or bald areas using your own follicles. At RG Aesthetics, hair transplant is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, not by a technician working under a doctor’s supervision. This distinction matters. Hair transplant is a surgical procedure that shapes the front and centre of your face for the rest of your life, and the surgeon’s judgement determines whether the result looks natural or obviously done.
We offer FUE, FUT, and DHI hair transplant techniques at RG Aesthetics, an NABH-accredited plastic surgery centre in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. Our approach combines careful hairline design based on facial proportions, precision graft placement, and integrated recovery care with on-site HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) and PRP to support graft survival and long-term density.
- Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
- NABH-Accredited Facility
- ISAPS Accredited Training Centre
- On-Site HBOT Recovery
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What Is a Hair Transplant?
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that moves healthy hair follicles from a donor area (usually the back and sides of the scalp) to areas of thinning or hair loss. The donor follicles are genetically resistant to hair loss and continue growing permanently in their new location.
At RG Aesthetics, we treat the following patterns of hair loss:
- Receding Hairline: the most common pattern, particularly in men. Restores the natural hairline position and shape.
- Crown Thinning: the vertex or back-top area where hair thins with age. Restores density and coverage.
- Patchy Hair Loss: irregular areas of thinning caused by scarring, alopecia, or previous injury.
- Female Hair Thinning: diffuse thinning in women, particularly along the parting line or temples. Treated with carefully planned female hair transplant techniques.
- Beard Enhancement: restoration of density in patchy or scarred beard areas. Common for men with genetically light beard growth.
- Scar Correction: restoration of hair over scars from previous surgery, injury, or scarring alopecia.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE
Who Is a Candidate for Hair Transplant?
Not everyone with hair loss is a candidate for a hair transplant. Honest candidacy assessment is central to a good result:
Good Candidates
Not a Candidate
Advanced Hair Transplant Techniques at RG Aesthetics
We perform three internationally established hair transplant techniques. The right choice depends on your hair loss pattern, donor availability, and the density and coverage you want to achieve.
FUE Hair Transplant
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is the most widely performed hair transplant technique globally. Individual follicular units are extracted directly from the donor area, one at a time, using a micro-punch tool. The extracted follicles are then implanted precisely into the recipient area.
- Best For: most patients with pattern hair loss, especially those wanting shorter donor-area hair styles after surgery.
- Scarring: No linear scar. Only tiny dot-like extraction sites that fade to become imperceptible.
- Recovery: Faster than FUT. Most patients return to desk-based work within 3 to 5 days.
- Graft Yield: Typically 2,000 to 4,000 grafts in a single session, depending on donor density.
FUT Hair Transplant
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), also called the strip method, involves removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area, from which follicular units are dissected under a microscope before implantation. Considered for patients requiring very high graft counts in a single session.
- Best For: Advanced hair loss cases requiring maximum graft yield in a single session.
- Scarring: A fine linear scar at the donor site, concealed by surrounding hair.
- Recovery: Slightly longer than FUE due to donor-strip closure. Most patients return to work within 7 to 10 days.
- Graft Yield: Typically 3,000 to 5,000+ grafts in a single session, depending on donor strip width.
DHI Hair Transplant
Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) is a variation of FUE in which follicles are implanted directly into the recipient area using a specialised Choi implanter tool, without the need to create recipient site incisions in advance. This allows precise control of graft angle, depth, and direction.
- Best For: Smaller-area restoration where precise angulation and density control matter most, including hairline design and eyebrow transplant.
- Scarring: Same as FUE. No linear scar, only tiny dot-like extraction sites.
- Recovery: Similar to FUE. Most patients return to work within 3 to 5 days.
- Graft Yield: Typically 2,000 to 3,000 grafts per session. Best suited to smaller, precision-focused cases.
FUE vs FUT: Which Is Right for You?
The choice between FUE and FUT hair transplant depends on your priorities. Both techniques deliver permanent, natural-looking results when performed by a skilled surgeon, but the trade-offs differ:
- Choose FUE If: You want no linear scar, plan to wear short hairstyles, prefer faster recovery, and need up to 4,000 grafts.
- Choose FUT If: You need the maximum graft yield in a single session (advanced hair loss), plan to wear medium-to-long hairstyles that hide the fine linear scar, and can accept 7 to 10 days of recovery.
- Recovery Comparison: FUE and DHI patients typically return to work in 3 to 5 days. FUT patients typically return in 7 to 10 days due to donor-strip closure.
- Scar Comparison: FUE and DHI leave no visible linear scar, only tiny dot-like sites that fade. FUT leaves a fine linear scar at the back of the scalp, concealed by surrounding hair.
- Cost Comparison: FUE and DHI typically cost more per graft than FUT because extraction is more time-intensive. FUT is often more cost-effective for very high graft counts.
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Specialised Hair Restoration Services
Beyond scalp hair transplantation, we offer several specialised hair restoration services for specific patient needs:
- Female Hair Transplant: Diffuse female-pattern hair thinning, hairline lowering, and temple restoration for women. Female hair transplant requires careful candidacy assessment as women often have diffuse thinning patterns that need specific planning.
- Beard and Moustache Transplant: Density restoration for patchy, scarred, or genetically light beard growth. Growing popular among men seeking fuller facial hair.
- Eyebrow Transplant: Restoration of eyebrow density lost through over-plucking, scarring, or genetic thinness. Performed using the DHI technique for precise angle control.
- Body-to-Scalp Hair Transplant: Used when scalp donor area is limited. Follicles from the chest, beard, or other body areas are used to supplement scalp donor supply for coverage in advanced cases.
- Scar Repair Hair Transplant: Restoration of hair growth over surgical scars, injury scars, or scarring alopecia. Improves cosmetic appearance and blends the scar with surrounding hair.
- PRP as a Growth Support Adjunct: Platelet-Rich Plasma injections added to hair transplant protocols to support graft survival, accelerate healing, and improve long-term density. PRP is a supportive technique, not a substitute for transplant surgery.
Hair Transplant Graft Count Guide
The number of grafts you need depends on your stage of hair loss. These typical ranges guide expectations, though the exact graft count for your case is determined at consultation:
For Men (Norwood Scale)
- Norwood II to III (Early Recession): Typically 1,500 to 2,500 grafts. Restores hairline shape and mild frontal thinning.
- Norwood III to IV (Moderate Loss): Typically 2,500 to 3,500 grafts. Restores hairline and frontal density with some crown coverage.
- Norwood IV to V (Advanced Loss): Typically 3,500 to 4,500 grafts. Restores frontal and mid-scalp density with partial crown coverage.
- Norwood V to VII (Extensive Loss): Typically 4,500 grafts and above. May require two sessions to achieve full coverage.
For Women (Ludwig Scale)
- Ludwig I (Early Thinning): Typically 1,000 to 2,000 grafts. Restores parting-line density.
- Ludwig II (Moderate Thinning): Typically 2,000 to 3,000 grafts. Restores broader parting-line and mid-scalp density.
- Ludwig III (Advanced Thinning): Typically 3,000 grafts and above. May require careful candidacy assessment.
The Hair Transplant Procedure Step by Step
Understanding what happens on surgery day removes anxiety and helps you plan practically. The hair transplant procedure at RG Aesthetics follows a defined clinical sequence:
- Pre-Operative Consultation: Detailed scalp examination, donor area assessment, hair loss classification, discussion of technique choice (FUE, FUT, DHI), graft count planning, and written surgical plan with cost estimate.
- Medical Clearance: Routine blood tests including infectious disease screening. Physician clearance if you have any chronic conditions.
- Pre-Operative Instructions: Stop smoking 4 weeks before surgery, pause blood-thinning medications and supplements 2 weeks before, avoid alcohol 3 days before, and wash your scalp with prescribed shampoo the night before.
- Hairline Design: Hairline shape, position, and density gradients are planned before surgery day, taking into account your facial proportions, age, and future hair loss trajectory.
- Arrival and Preparation: Arrive at RG Aesthetics on the scheduled date. Photographs are taken for documentation. Donor area is trimmed to a short length for graft extraction.
- Local Anaesthesia: The donor area and recipient area are numbed with local anaesthetic. General anaesthesia is not required. You remain awake and comfortable throughout the procedure.
- Hairline Confirmation: The plastic surgeon marks the final hairline design with you seated upright, confirming the shape and position before extraction begins.
- Duration: Typically 6 to 9 hours depending on graft count, with breaks for meals and rest.
- Follicle Extraction: For FUE and DHI, individual follicles are extracted one at a time using a micro-punch tool. For FUT, a narrow donor strip is removed and dissected under a microscope to isolate individual follicular units.
- Graft Preparation: Extracted follicles are examined under magnification, sorted by follicle count (1-hair, 2-hair, 3-hair units), and held in a preservation solution.
- Recipient Site Creation and Implantation: Tiny recipient sites are created at pre-planned angles and directions to match natural hair growth. Grafts are implanted precisely, with single-hair follicles placed at the hairline for natural softness and multi-hair follicles placed behind for density.
- Closure: For FUT, the donor strip is closed with fine sutures. For FUE and DHI, no closure is required as the tiny extraction sites heal on their own.
- Recovery Room: Brief observation period. Post-procedure instructions and a take-home kit are provided, including prescribed medications, sleeping instructions, and a washing protocol.
- Discharge: Same-day discharge. You go home the same evening.
- First Night Instructions: Sleep semi-upright on 2 to 3 pillows to reduce forehead swelling. Avoid touching the recipient area. Take prescribed medications as directed.
- Day 1 to 2: First in-clinic wash with a specific washing technique to loosen scabs safely.
- Week 1: Scab check and dressing review. First HBOT session typically starts within this window to accelerate healing and improve graft survival.
- Week 2 to 3: Scabs shed. Some transplanted hair may shed at this stage. This is normal and expected (shock loss) and does not affect the final result.
- Month 1 : First PRP support session.
- Month 3: PRP support session. New hair growth typically starts becoming visible.
- Month 6: Significant density improvement visible. PRP session.
- Month 12: Final settled result. Full density and hairline shape apparent.
What to Expect: Recovery Timeline?
Mild swelling of the forehead and around the eyes as anaesthetic fluid settles. Scabs form over each graft site. Sleep semi-upright.
Swelling resolves. Scabs remain but soften. Gentle scalp washing continues. Return to desk-based work possible from day 3 to 5 for FUE or DHI, day 7 to 10 for FUT.
Scabs shed. Some transplanted hair may shed at this stage. This shock loss is normal and does not affect the final result.
The transplanted follicles remain dormant in the scalp. Nothing visible is happening on the surface, but the follicles are settling into their new blood supply. PRP sessions are started.
New hair growth begins. Fine, thin hairs emerge and gradually thicken and darken over the following months.
Significant density improvement is visible. Hair continues to thicken and mature.
Final settled result. Full density, natural hairline shape, and the mature texture and colour of your original hair are apparent.
HBOT sessions during the first two weeks meaningfully improve graft survival by increasing tissue oxygenation. 3 to 5 sessions are typically included in the hair transplant protocol at RG Aesthetics.
Transparent Pricing
Hair Transplant Cost in Delhi
Hair transplant costs at RG Aesthetics are quoted individually as part of your surgical plan. What determines your cost:
- Number of Grafts Required: The primary cost driver. Larger graft counts cost more, but a per-graft rate is calculated and applied transparently in your written estimate.
- Technique Used: FUE and DHI typically cost more per graft than FUT due to the more time-intensive extraction process.
- Whether PRP Is Included: PRP support sessions may be included in the package or added separately depending on your plan.
- HBOT Recovery Sessions: HBOT sessions are typically included in the hair transplant protocol at RG Aesthetics.
- Anaesthesia and Facility: Cost includes the use of an accredited surgical facility with proper monitoring.
We provide full written estimates at your consultation, with no hidden fees. EMI options through approved medical financing partners are available for eligible patients.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Transplant
Yes. Transplanted follicles are taken from the back and sides of the scalp, where hair is DHT-resistant (genetically resistant to the dihydrotestosterone hormone that causes pattern hair loss). Once transplanted, these DHT-resistant follicles retain their genetic resistance and continue growing permanently. Your existing native hair may continue thinning over time, but the transplanted hair remains.
Visible new hair growth typically begins between months 3 and 4 after your hair transplant. Density continues to improve through months 6 to 9. The final settled result is visible at 12 months, with full mature texture, colour, and thickness matching your original hair.
Graft count depends on your stage of hair loss. Early recession may need 1,500 to 2,500 grafts. Moderate loss typically needs 2,500 to 3,500. Advanced loss may need 3,500 to 4,500 or more, sometimes across two sessions. The exact number is determined at consultation based on your donor supply and coverage goals.
FUE suits most patients and offers no linear scar with faster recovery. FUT allows the highest graft yield in a single session, best for advanced hair loss. DHI offers the finest angle control for hairline design and smaller precision cases. The right choice depends on your hair loss pattern, donor supply, and result priorities.
FUE hair transplant extracts individual follicles one at a time with no linear scar and faster recovery (return to work in 3 to 5 days). FUT hair transplant removes a narrow donor strip for microscopic dissection, allowing higher graft yield in a single session but leaving a fine linear scar with slightly longer recovery (7 to 10 days). FUE suits most patients; FUT suits advanced hair loss cases requiring maximum graft yield.
Yes, when designed and performed properly. Natural results depend on hairline design that follows your facial proportions, single-hair follicles at the front for a soft transition, angled placement that matches natural hair direction, and careful density gradient. This is where a plastic surgeon’s aesthetic judgement genuinely matters over volume-driven chain clinic technique.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, making it comfortable with minimal pain. Most patients describe mild pressure and pulling sensations rather than pain. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild for 2 to 3 days and controlled with prescribed medication. HBOT sessions during the first week meaningfully speed comfort.
Yes. Female hair transplants are offered at RG Aesthetics for suitable candidates. Women with diffuse thinning need careful candidacy assessment because thinning often affects the donor area too. Best results are in women with stable localised thinning, high donor density, hairline lowering needs, or scarring alopecia repair.
Yes. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections improve graft survival, accelerate healing, and support long-term density when integrated into the hair transplant protocol. PRP is a supportive growth technique, not a substitute for a transplant. We integrate PRP sessions into recovery at 1, 3 and 6 months after your hair transplant.
Hair transplant cost in Delhi depends on graft count, technique used (FUE, FUT, DHI), whether PRP support and HBOT sessions are included, and case complexity. Detailed written estimates are provided at consultation with no hidden fees. EMI options through approved medical financing partners are available for eligible patients.
Most patients return to desk-based work within 3 to 5 days for FUE and DHI procedures, and 7 to 10 days for FUT. Physical activity, gym, and swimming should be avoided for 3 to 4 weeks. Scabs shed within the first 2 weeks, and hair-styling flexibility returns after that.
Book a Hair Transplant Consultation With RG Aesthetics
If you are considering a hair transplant and want the reassurance of a board-certified plastic surgeon performing the procedure himself at a NABH-accredited facility, book a consultation with us. Widely regarded as one of the best hair transplant surgeon in Delhi for surgeon-performed hair restoration, the expert will assess your donor supply, hair loss stage, and cosmetic goals, then recommend the technique and graft count that produces the best result for your case. Your consultation includes a full scalp examination, an honest assessment of your candidacy, hairline design planning, and a written estimate with no hidden fees. You will not be pressured to proceed.
