Hair Transplant in Delhi

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) harvests individual follicular units one by one using a micro-punch tool. There is no linear scar — only tiny circular dots that are invisible once healed. Recovery is faster and the donor area looks normal within 7–10 days. FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) removes a strip of scalp from the back, which is then divided into individual grafts. This leaves a linear scar along the donor area — typically hidden under hair of even moderate length. FUT allows extraction of a slightly higher graft count per session and may be preferred when very large areas need to be covered. Dr. Ankit performs both techniques and recommends the appropriate approach based on your baldness grade, donor density, and the number of grafts required.

The number of grafts required depends on two factors: the size of the area to be covered and the desired density. A frontal hairline restoration typically requires 1,500–2,500 grafts. A crown restoration may require 1,500–3,000 depending on extent. A full scalp restoration (advanced baldness) may require 4,000–6,000+ grafts across two sessions. The number is determined at consultation by mapping the recipient area and assessing the donor zone density. Dr. Ankit is conservative in graft planning — the donor area is finite, and it is important to reserve donor capacity for any future sessions that progressive hair loss may require.

Yes — transplanted hair shedding at 2–6 weeks post-surgery is completely normal and expected. This is called 'shock loss' or effluvium — the hair shaft sheds as the follicle enters a resting phase during the healing process. The follicle itself remains in the scalp and intact. New hair growth begins from the same follicle at approximately 3–4 months, gradually thickening and lengthening over the following months. By 9–12 months, the full result is visible. Patients who are unaware of this expect permanent loss — it is important to understand that the shed phase is a normal part of the biological cycle before regrowth begins.

Yes — hair transplant is performed in women with appropriate hair loss patterns. The most common indication in women is a receding frontal hairline (traction alopecia from tight hairstyles, or hormonal pattern loss) and hair loss at the temples. Female pattern hair loss (diffuse thinning across the entire scalp) is generally not suitable for transplantation because the donor area at the back of the scalp may also be affected — there is no permanently DHT-resistant zone to reliably harvest from. Eyebrow transplant is also commonly requested by women wanting to restore sparse or over-plucked brows. Dr. Ankit assesses donor stability and pattern at consultation to determine suitability.

Hair transplant is performed entirely under local anaesthesia as a daycare procedure — no hospitalisation. Immediately after surgery: mild redness and swelling in the recipient area; the scalp should be kept dry for 48 hours. Days 3–10: tiny scabs form around each transplanted follicle and gradually shed on their own — do not pick them. The donor area heals completely within 7–10 days. Week 2 onwards: the transplanted area looks normal and scabs are gone; light activity can resume. Month 1–2: the hair sheds (see above — this is normal). Month 3–4: new growth begins. Month 9–12: full, final result visible. Most patients can return to desk work within 2–3 days.

Dr. Ankit typically prescribes a short course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication post-operatively. For patients with ongoing androgenetic (male pattern) hair loss, continuing medications like minoxidil (topical) and/or finasteride (oral) after transplantation is often recommended — these help preserve the existing non-transplanted hair. The transplanted follicles themselves are permanently DHT-resistant and will not miniaturise — but native hair in adjacent areas can continue to thin with age and DHT exposure. Addressing this with medical therapy helps maintain overall hair density over the long term. Dr. Ankit discusses your post-operative medical regimen at consultation.

Yes. Beard transplant uses scalp follicles to fill patchy areas, thin zones, or asymmetric sections of the beard, moustache, or sideburns. The transplanted hair grows permanently and can be shaved and styled exactly like natural beard hair. Eyebrow transplant places individual follicles at very precise angles to recreate a natural eyebrow shape — suitable for patients with sparse brows due to genetics, over-plucking, or scarring. Both procedures are performed under local anaesthesia as daycare procedures with minimal downtime. The technique requires greater precision than scalp transplant because the hair direction varies significantly across the face — Dr. Ankit plans each follicle placement individually.

Hair transplant cost at Panache is determined primarily by the number of grafts required. Factors affecting cost: (1) Graft count — the total number of follicular units transplanted, which depends on the area to be covered and desired density; (2) Technique — FUE vs FUT (FUE is typically priced per graft); (3) Area — scalp hairline restoration, crown, beard transplant, or eyebrow transplant each have different graft requirements and complexity; (4) Session length — 4–8 hour procedures differ; (5) Multiple sessions — advanced baldness requiring staged transplants. The only accurate quote comes after a scalp assessment and graft planning at consultation. Dr. Ankit provides a complete, itemised breakdown with no hidden charges.