Hair Transplant Cost in India

At Saraswat Hospital in Agra, we offer reasonable and affordable hair transplant cost in India. Our head consultants, Dr. Satya Saraswat and Dr. Preeti Saraswat are certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). They offer a wide range of hair transplant treatments based on the needs and hair loss condition of each patient. The choice of procedure is a crucial factor in determining the final hair transplant cost in India.

Average Hair Transplant Cost in India

Looking for information on hair transplant cost in India? At Saraswat Hospital, we understand that cost is a significant factor in your decision-making process. When it comes to hair transplant cost in India, you’ll find competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Our team of skilled surgeons utilizes advanced techniques to deliver natural-looking results at affordable rates.

With the rising popularity of medical tourism in India, patients from around the world are choosing our country for their hair restoration needs. Whether you opt for follicular unit extraction (FUE) or follicular unit transplantation (FUT), rest assured that you’re getting value for your money.

Wondering about the average hair transplant cost in India? Look no further.  Saraswat Hospital offers transparent pricing and personalized treatment plans to suit your budget and requirements. Take the first step towards restoring your confidence and book a consultation with us today!

We perform the following hair transplants at our clinic:

1. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
2. Follicular Unit Excision (FUE)
3. Bio-FUE
4. Body Hair Transplant
5. Special Area Hair Transplant
6. Beard and Moustache Hair Transplant
7. Combination (FUT+FUE)
8. Long Hair Transplant
9. Repair Hair Transplant

Factors Affecting the Cost of Hair Transplant in Agra, India

The following are the factors influencing the cost of hair transplants in India.

1. Charges Per Hair Graft

Since the hair transplant procedure involves harvesting from the donor site and implanting on the recipient site, when calculating the cost the number of grafts is taken into account. The cost of each hair graft multiplied by the number of grafts required for the entire procedure decides the rate of a hair transplant. At Saraswat Hospital, we perform a computerised Trichoscopy Analysis for every patient to get an estimate of the number of grafts that would be required for the surgery, which helps us calculate the final cost.

2. Transplant Technique

While planning for a hair transplant surgery, it is important for the doctor to explain the whole process step-by-step to the patient to avoid any confusion afterwards. By doing so, the medical team gets a clear picture of what their roles and responsibilities are and the patient knows what to expect from the procedure. The hair transplant cost in India will go higher in special cases, such as a body hair transplant, repair hair transplant, combined FUE + FUT transplant, or a special area hair transplant.

3. Credentials of the Surgeon

When choosing a hair transplant clinic, make sure you find a surgeon with the right credentials. They must have the required qualifications and years of credible experience. You shall choose a hair transplant surgeon who is a Diplomate of the prestigious American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) like Dr. Satya Saraswat himself. He is also a full member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and is updated with the latest technological advancements in the field. He has the expertise to perform all kinds of hair transplant surgery and is worth every penny of his fees.

4. Credibility of the Doctor

During your consult with a hair transplant doctor, it is the doctor’s responsibility to explain to you everything about the procedure, the transplant technique, the recovery timeline, and expectations from the result. A credible doctor will take the time out to have this discussion and answer any doubts the patient may have. At Saraswat Hospital, our ABHRS-certified experts give their patients all the emotional support possible.

5. The Medical Team

A successful hair transplant surgery needs organised teamwork. In addition to the transplant surgeon, there is also the rest of the team that works in sync at different steps of the procedure. A hair transplant has three major steps: recipient site creation, graft harvesting, and graft insertion. At Saraswat Hospital, we do not allow any sort of manhandling of grafts. Hence, only capable and efficient doctors are chosen to assist the lead surgeon during the graft insertion process. A medical team that comprises only qualified, trained, and experienced staff also means a higher cost for the procedure.

6. The Surgical Instrument

A reputed hair transplant clinic must only use standardised, specialised, and best-quality surgical equipment. At Saraswat Hospital, we never use recycled punches. All our patients are provided with new punches. We always use high-quality and latest equipment to perform our procedures and deliver results without any side effects. The quality of the FUE machine also matters. Only low-torque, low-RPM machines can be used for the surgery. One shall never compromise on the cost of the hair transplant in India by using sub-standard equipment.

7. Sterilised OT Environment

The OT facility in a hair transplant clinic must be properly cleaned, sanitised, and fumigated with sterilisation and disinfection done for all surfaces. The doctor and the full medical team shall be wearing auto-cleared OT gowns and PPE kits. All other forms of facilities, such as multipara monitors, defibrillators, or a central supply of oxygen, shall be used as per the international OT norms. All staff members must wear loupe optivisors to handle the grafts delicately.

8. Receipt With Tax

When you pay the bill for your hair transplant, make sure you ask for a proper receipt. This will ensure that the clinic pays the mandatory 18% GST to the authorities. There might be some cheaper clinics that offer a reduced hair transplant cost in India if you accept payment without a receipt. But in such cases, you will no longer have any document that shows you paid for a hair transplant surgery at the clinic. Hence, you might not be able to hold them accountable if any problems arise in future.

9. Hidden Cost

Every hair transplant clinic follows the principle of hair transplant cost per graft in India. So, when you receive a hair transplant quote from a clinic, make sure the cost estimate is based on the number of hair grafts. A graft may be made of 1-4 hair follicles; with each follicle referred to as a follicular unit. Save yourself from any hidden charges by double-checking if the quote is based on per follicle or per follicular unit. You must also verify if the cost package is inclusive of any pre-operative investigations, medications, and other factors.

How much is the cost of a Hair Transplant in India?

Factors on which the cost of Hair Transplant surgery depends-

A. Method of Graft Harvesting –

1. FUE method
2. FUT method
3. Harvesting done for Direct Hair Transplant (DHT)
4. Grafts are Harvested from body parts like Beard, Chest, Back, Shoulders etc.
5. Body Hair Transplant- Special punches used in Beard hair transplant to the head, e.g. U-Graft punch, Trumpet punch etc.
6. Long Hair Transplant -Special window punch etc may be used
7. Non-Shaven Hair Transplant
8. Repair or Re-do Hair Transplant which may require customised treatment planning e.g. Two or more of the above-mentioned techniques explained below:  https://www.saraswathospital.com/repair-hair-transplant-india/
9. Harvested Grafts strengthened by Bio FUE

B. Technique of Graft placement/insertion

1. Graft placement by Jeweller’s Forceps.
2. Graft placement by Implanters.
3. Grafts Enhanced for Vitality.
4. Grafts are placed at other body areas e.g. Beards, moustaches, Armpits, Pubic areas, eyebrows, eyelashes and so on.
5. Long hair graft placement is planned.
6. Grafts are placed in Non Shaven recipient site.
7. Graft placement is an art as we have to create a denser fuller scalp with a limited total number of grafts. Our staff is highly skilled and has been doing this for more than one and ­­­a half decade and our so many ha­ppy patients would vouch for them; in few advanced cases, our doctors plan to insert grafts by implanters in critical areas just to be doubly sure!
8. Graft placement as soon as they are harvested- Direct Hair Transplant.­

C. Credentials and Experience of Surgeon performing Hair Transplant – Always check for qualifications such as :

1. CH. Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
2. Diplomate of American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS)
3. Member of international hair societies like the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
4. Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons (AAHRS)
5. Indian hair associations like the Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons of India (AHRS)
6. D. Dermatology

(In September 2022 Government of India issued a directive that only M.CH. Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons and M.D. Dermatologists can perform hair transplantation surgery. Rest qualifications have been barred from performing Hair Transplantation.)

D. A permanent team with well-qualified and skilled, experienced workers would definitely perform better and thus give better hair transplant results than free-lance workers.

1. State-of-the-art instruments FUE machine with a counter to see the number of grafts actually punched.
2. A good FUE machine should have Low torque & low RPM to prevent heat damage and tractional and transactional graft injuries.
3. Carl Ziess Loupes, imported the best-quality disposable punches, forceps, and implanters.
4. Carl Ziess operating microscope to dissect the slivers from the FUT strip.
5. The significance of Multipara monitors, Defibrillators, Central supply of oxygen, and Sterile OT environment cannot be over-emphasized.

E. Country and City in which Clinic/Hospital is located.

F. No hidden charges should be there!

The cost of FUE Hair Transplant in India varies from INR 15 to 100/- per graft plus 18% govt taxes,

FUT Hair Transplant in India varies from INR 30 to 100 per graft plus 18% govt taxes.

The Cost of Direct Hair Transplant -DHT (with minimal graft out-of-body time) in India varies from INR 40 to 180 per graft plus 18% govt taxes.

Body Hair Transplant (Grafts harvested from Beard, torso and other body areas) varies from INR 40-180 per graft plus 18% govt taxes.

Rapid GENTLE FUE™ Hair Transplant in India varies from INR 50-150 per graft plus 18% govt taxes. It is a technique trademarked by Saraswat Hospital Agra.

Long Hair Transplant in India varies from INR 70-180 per graft plus 18% govt taxes.

The Cost of a Hair Transplant in special areas like beard, moustache, armpits, eyebrows, eyelashes etc. varies from INR 30000- 150000 plus 18% govt taxes.

Non-shaven Hair Transplant in India varies from INR 70-180 per graft plus 18% govt taxes.

What is FUE?

FUE is Graft harvesting by Follicular Unit Excision (previously called Extraction).

We use a low torque low rpm machine with a counter at Saraswat Hospital which gives no injury to the grafts and one can see the number of grafts harvested.

Benefits of FUE-

1. Best grafts are picked for harvesting.
2. We use direct magnified vision (best quality Carl Zeiss loupes are used in Saraswat Hospital Agra by all doctors and staff).
3. No stitches are required.
4. Healing is very fast.

Disadvantages of FUE-

1. In cases of higher grades of baldness, surgeons often face limited safe donor areas, increasing the likelihood of harvesting grafts from unsafe donor regions. Such grafts may shed soon.
2. Overharvesting in many patients causes scalp visibility in the donor area later.
3. A good Trichoscopic assessment (computerized assessment of scalp and hairs at donor and recipient site) is always required for the best results which we always do at Saraswat Hospital.

Cost of FUE Hair Transplant in various cities in India- Agra at average charges of INR 20-80 per graft (Including Taxes)

How much is the Cost of FUE Hair Transplant in Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, various cities in India:

Cost of a Hair transplant in India, USA, Canada, Europe, Turkey, Australia  and other select countries  (Source: Statista)

In 2020 and 2021, the total cost of a hair transplant in Canada amounted to approximately 17,500 U.S. dollars, compared to around 2,675 U.S. dollars in Turkey. This statistic depicts the total cost of a hair transplant in select countries worldwide in 2020 and 2021

Why is the cost of hair transplant less in India:

1. Currency exchange rate – The US Dollar’s value is higher than Indian Rupee.
2. Highly skilled, qualified and experienced Doctors and Technicians charge less in India than in many other countries; one reason for this is that the cost of living is lower in India than in many other countries.
3. We give personal attention and customised treatment to every patient to make them feel comfortable and at home during their stay in India.
4. They are able to visit so many places of interest and tourism during their stay here on a budget only.

Due to these important factors, medical tourism in India for Hair Transplant is on the rise and will continue to do so in years to come!

How you can benefit from medical tourism in Agra.

What is FUT?

Now called LSE- Linear Strip Excision, FUT stands for Follicular Unit Transplantation. It’s the strip method of graft harvesting.

Method:

Dissection of a linear strip of scalp tissue from the safe donor area, salivering of the strip under a high-quality Carl Zeiss operating microscope in Saraswat Hospital and then individual follicular dissection comprise of FUT procedure.

Benefits of FUT:

1. No thinning of Hairs in the donor area- The density of grafts in the donor area is not reduced at all!
2. Very useful for loose scalp.
3. This can be done multiple times.
4. We at Saraswat Hospital do Tricophytic closure which minimizes the scar to the extent that hairs grow through the scar!

Disadvantages of FUT:

1. Wide strips may leave unsightly scars which may prohibit you from keeping your hair short.
2. Tight scalp may pose a problem in surgery; also multiple FUTs may not be possible
3. Longer healing time

Cost of FUT in Delhi (In INR)

Cost of combination Hair Transplant in India:

When is the Combination of FUE and FUT done –

FUE when combined FUT is highly successful when a high number of grafts are required (in cases of limited donor area). Check for the qualifications and credentials of your doctor before you go for a hair transplant.

Cost of Combination of FUE and FUT methods in India:

Cost of Body Hair Transplant in India:

Body Hair Transplant – Beard Hair Transplant to Head, Chest Hair transplant to head, Back hair transplant to head and so on. In cases where the donor area is very small, body hair harvesting can be done depending on the Torso Donor Index.

Special features of body hair transplant which increase the cost of Body Hair Transplant-

We may require a Trumpet punch, U-Graft etc.

Cost of Body Hair Transplant:

Cost of Long Hair Transplant in India

What is a long hair transplant?

A long hair transplant is transplanting root of the hair with a long shaft. It shows just after surgery what results we can expect. Also called Preview long hair transplant.

Benefits of Long Hair Transplant

1. We get to see the kind of results we will get just at the end of the procedure. No waiting time
2. Females with long hair tend to accept it more psychologically.
3. We decide the curve of the shaft of hair here.

Disadvantages of Long Hair Transplant

1. A single day offers approximately 1200-1500 grafts procedure.
2. Post-procedure hair shedding is in the form of falling off of the long shaft.

Cost of Long Hair transplant at Saraswat Hospital Agra:

Cost of African Hair Transplant

Please be aware of the special considerations for African Hairs

• African hairs have high textures (Highly Textured hairs -HTH)
• Hair Transplant gives better coverage but follicular units are difficult to harvest.
• There are higher transection rates
• The curve/curl of follicular units (hairs) can be continuous from top to bottom
• Splay (divergence of hairs inside the skin) is an additional issue
• Due to less contrast between hair and skin colour (increased illusion) low-density transplant can produce good coverage.
• Donor density is generally lower in African hairs (60-70 FU/cm2 v/s 80-100 FU/cm2 in Caucasians)
• A lower caliber of hairs is present (60-65 µg as compared to 70-75 µg in Caucasians)
• Always assess for Keloidal tendency, post-traumatic hypo or hyperpigmentation.

There are special Considerations for FUE in black Ethnicity

• Black males prefer short haircut
• FUT may leave a visible linear scar
• FUT follows FUE  (To limit FUT scar visibility).
• Slow harvesting keeps a check on transection rates (around 500-600 grafts per hour)
• Punch type matters – Sharp/Hybrid punch gives better results
• Tumescence & counter-traction to make grafts vertical
• After every 40-50 grafts we check the transection rates routinely.

Hook manoeuvre:

African Beard Transplant:

Cost of African Hair Transplant at Saraswat Hospital, Agra, India as compared to USA

Cost of Repair Hair Transplant at Saraswat Hospital, Agra, India as compared to the USA

Cost of Female to Male Gender Reassignment Beard Transplant

GID (Gender Identity Disorder) is a psychological distress a patient experiences due to misalignment of biological and identified gender.

Gender reassignment surgery generally offers very high satisfaction rates. We take special consent for the irreversible nature of the procedure. Proper counselling, planning, design & techniques of an FTM Beard transplant are important although it is the same as a normal Beard Hair Transplant.

Why Choose Saraswat Hospital for Hair Transplant?

• ABHRS certified doctors
• 19+ Years of experience
• 13,000+ Successful Cosmetic Surgeries
• Customized treatment for each patient
• Authorized to perform UGraftTM Punch method
• Computerized Trichoscopy Analysis
• High graft survival ratio
• Affordable pricing
• Excellent post-operative care
• We follow a transparent process

Final analysis

In conclusion, Hair Transplant Cost in India typically range from ₹50,000 to ₹3,90,000. The final cost depends on various factors such as the clinic’s reputation, surgeon’s expertise, technique used, and the extent of hair loss. Despite the variation in prices, India remains a preferred destination for affordable, high-quality hair transplants, offering world-class results at competitive rates.