hair restoration
FUT hair transplant (strip) in Bengaluru
A thin strip of scalp is taken from the donor area — usually lower cost than FUE, with a fine linear scar that longer hair can cover.
Typical stay: 4–6 days
Overview
What to expect
FUT (follicular unit transplantation) removes a thin strip of scalp from the back of the head. Follicles are dissected under a microscope and placed in thinning areas. It often costs less than FUE but leaves a fine linear scar — usually hidden if you keep hair longer at the back. Suitability and graft plan are confirmed in writing after assessment. Not 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 needing higher graft counts who accept a fine linear donor scar
- People who usually wear hair long enough to cover the donor line
Not suitable if
- Anyone wanting a very short buzz cut at the back without a visible line
- Active scalp disease until cleared
How it works
From first report to fit-to-fly
Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia. Duration: Often 6–10 hours depending on grafts.
Photo assessment
Written graft plan before travel.
Strip harvest and placement
Day procedure under local anaesthesia.
Suture care and first wash
Clinic teaches wound care and washing.
Recovery
Healing notes
Often after 4–6 nights when the surgeon confirms fit-to-fly.
Days 1–3
Mild swelling; donor suture care.
About 2 weeks
Sutures removed if non-absorbable; scabs settle.
Weeks 2–8
Transplanted hair may shed — normal.
Months 9–12
Near-final result for many guests.
Risks to discuss with your clinician
- Fine linear scar, infection, patchy growth, shock loss of nearby hairs
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.
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.