Hair Transplant in India

Understand FUE and FUT hair transplants, how grafts are counted and priced, and when results appear.

Also known as: FUE hair transplant, FUT hair transplant, beard transplant, eyebrow transplant

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Understanding your options

A hair transplant moves hair follicles from a donor area, usually the back of the scalp, to thinning or bald areas. In FUE (follicular unit extraction), follicles are taken one by one; in FUT (strip method), a thin strip of scalp is removed and divided. The number of grafts depends on the area to cover and your donor supply. Medical treatment for ongoing hair loss is usually recommended alongside.

FUE or FUT technique
Graft count and donor supply
Surgeon-led versus technician-led procedures

Doctors and hospitals we work with

These partners can be considered for this treatment. Suitability for your case is confirmed after review.

Doctor · Bandra, Mumbai

Dr. Vinay Jacob

Plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon

A senior plastic surgeon with 25 years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, hand and microsurgery, affiliated with Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences.

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Questions for your consultation

  • How many grafts do I need, and is my donor area sufficient?
  • Who will perform each step: the surgeon or technicians?
  • What medical treatment do you recommend to protect my existing hair?

Cost of Hair Transplant in India

Typical price range in India

₹50,000 – 2.5 lakh (about US$570 – 2,800)

Usually priced per graft, commonly ₹30 – 100 per graft for FUE; a typical 2,000 – 3,000 graft session falls in this range. Surgeon-performed procedures in metro cities cost more.

Source: Published Indian hospital, clinic and medical-travel price guides, checked October 2026. This is a market range, not a quotation; your written estimate may differ.

An individual estimate needs a defined plan and provider review. Ask for a written breakdown rather than comparing package names alone.

  • Number of grafts and price per graft
  • FUE or FUT technique
  • Sessions needed and medicines

Confirm what is included, quotation validity, possible additional charges, and cancellation terms. Allow separately for accommodation, travel, local transfers, coordination fees, and care after returning home.

Recovery and follow-up planning

Most people return to normal activity within a few days. Scabs fall away in about 10 days; transplanted hair usually sheds and then regrows from about 3 months, with the full result at 9 to 12 months. Plan 3 to 5 days in India.

Common questions

Transplanted follicles usually keep growing, but existing hair can continue to thin, so further treatment may be needed later.

Yes. Beard and eyebrow transplants use the same techniques with fewer grafts.

Published prices in India are typically ₹50,000 – 2.5 lakh (about US$570 – 2,800). Usually priced per graft, commonly ₹30 – 100 per graft for FUE; a typical 2,000 – 3,000 graft session falls in this range. Surgeon-performed procedures in metro cities cost more. Your own estimate depends on the treatment plan and provider.

Further reading

This guide supports a conversation with a qualified clinician. Suitability, alternatives, risks, recovery, and travel readiness require an individual assessment.