hair restoration
DHI hair transplant in Bengaluru
Direct hair implantation technique under local anaesthesia — still surgeon-led, with graft numbers agreed in writing after assessment.
Typical stay: 4–6 days
Overview
What to expect
DHI (direct hair implantation) places harvested follicles with a pen-like tool. It is often chosen for denser placement in smaller zones or hairlines. Follicles are usually harvested with an FUE-style punch first — there is still no linear strip scar. Compared with FUT (strip): DHI/FUE avoid a linear scar; FUT can cost less but leaves a fine line scar. Your surgeon decides after assessing donor supply. Graft count is confirmed in writing after photo/video assessment — no same-day consult-and-surgery. Atithi Health is a medical travel facilitator, not a healthcare provider. Clinical care is delivered by independent licensed partner clinics — TODO(founder): add partner.
Good candidates
- Guests whose surgeon recommends DHI placement after review
- People with adequate donor density for their goals
Not suitable if
- Same situations as FUE — active scalp disease, unclear expectations, or pressure for same-day surgery
How it works
From first report to fit-to-fly
Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia. Duration: Often a full day depending on graft count.
Assessment
Photos reviewed; written plan and indicative graft count.
Procedure day
Harvest and DHI placement under local anaesthesia.
Aftercare
First wash teaching; home-care rules for sun, sweat and swimming.
Recovery
Healing notes
Similar to FUE — often after 4–6 nights with surgeon clearance.
Days 1–3
Mild swelling; first gentle wash.
About 2 weeks
Scabs settle.
Weeks 2–8
Shedding of transplanted hair is common and expected.
Months 3–12
New growth from month 3–4; near-final look often by 9–12 months.
Risks to discuss with your clinician
- Swelling, shock loss, infection, or uneven growth
- Need for further sessions if goals exceed donor supply
Related packages
Often planned together
FAQs
Common questions
When can I fly after a hair transplant?
Often after 4–6 nights when the surgeon confirms fit-to-fly. Follow wash, sun and exercise rules carefully — results still take 6–12 months to show.
Am I a good candidate for a hair transplant?
Good candidates usually have patterned thinning and enough donor hair at the back or sides. Active scalp disease, unrealistic density goals, or pressure for same-day surgery are reasons to pause. A partner surgeon confirms suitability after photos or video — in writing.
Which hair method suits me — FUE, DHI or FUT?
FUE takes individual follicles with no linear scar. DHI places follicles with a pen-like tool, often for density in smaller areas. FUT uses a thin strip and usually costs less but leaves a fine linear scar. The surgeon recommends a method after seeing your donor area and goals.
Is a hair transplant painful?
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic. You may feel pressure or tingling, not sharp cutting pain, once numb. Mild soreness afterward for a day or two is common and managed with medicines the clinic provides.
What are the risks of a hair transplant?
Risks include infection, patchy or uneven growth, shock loss (temporary shedding of nearby or transplanted hairs), scarring (a fine line with FUT; tiny dots with FUE/DHI), and needing a second session for density. Results vary; no clinic can guarantee a specific look.