Hair Transplant Graft Calculator
Calculate No of Grafts Needed for Hair Transplant in 30 seconds
Find Out How Many Grafts You’d Need
A hair graft calculator is a convenient tool used for assessing the number of grafts needed for a hair transplant.
This easy-to-use calculator also helps you determine the approximate cost of a hair grafting procedure, depending on your unique requirements.
At DHI™ Clinics, we have developed a unique and easy-to-use hair transplant calculator to help potential hair transplant candidates understand the extent of their hair loss, plan for the expected costs of hair graft surgery, and determine how many grafts they may require.
How this calculator helps
Based on your input, the calculator can help estimate your stage of hair loss and the number of grafts that may be required for effective treatment planning.
It also helps you understand whether a hair transplant may be suitable or if other hair treatments for hair fall should be considered.
Use the Hair Transplant Graft Calculator
Select your details and adjust graft density to estimate your requirement.
Understanding Hair Grafts Transplant
Hair graft transplants are a popular hair treatment for hair loss. Here is what the procedure involves.
What is a Hair Graft?
A hair graft in a hair transplant is a small piece of skin that contains healthy hair follicles. These grafts are typically taken from the back of the scalp, where the hair is thickest. The area from which the hair is taken is known as the donor site.
Types of Hair Graft Transplant Procedures
There are three main types of hair and hairline graft transplant procedures: Direct Hair Implantation, Follicular Unit Transplantation, and Follicular Unit Extraction.
Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)
The DHI™ technique is the most advanced hair transplant technique. It involves directly implanting hair follicles into the recipient area. This hair transplant treatment method uses a specialized implant tool to achieve long-lasting, natural-looking results with maximum density.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
FUT is one of the oldest hair transplant techniques. This technique involves removing a strip of skin with hair follicles from the back of the head and dissecting it into individual follicular units.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
FUE is a hair transplant technique that involves extracting individual hair follicles using a punch tool. Small circular cuts are made on the scalp where the extracted follicles are to be inserted.
Factors Affecting the Number of Grafts You Need
The main factors affecting the number of grafts you will need include:
Pattern of Baldness and Extent of Hair Loss
The extent of hair loss and the pattern of baldness are the first factors a surgeon will examine. These vary significantly from individual to individual, and different balding patterns require different graft quantities. For example, hair grafting for women with minor thinning will need fewer grafts, whereas those with advanced female pattern baldness will require more.
Donor Area
The availability, health, and size of the donor area significantly influence the graft count. A larger and healthier donor area allows for more grafts to be extracted, offering greater flexibility in achieving desired results.
Hair Characteristics
The characteristics of your hair are also a significant factor. This includes the texture, thickness, and even color of your hair. For example, having curlier or thicker hair is advantageous, as it provides a denser look and better coverage with fewer grafts.
Patient Goals
The number of grafts needed also depends on the results the patient desires. For example, achieving thicker, denser results will require more grafts, while those seeking a more natural or subtle look may need fewer.
Estimated Grafts Needed by Norwood Scale Stage
The Norwood Scale is a helpful diagnostic tool for assessing hair loss patterns in men and determining the number of grafts required.
| Norwood Scale | Location | Number Of Grafts Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A | 0 |
| 2 | Along the temples | 500 to 800 |
| 2a | Near the center of the head | 500 to 1000 |
| 3 | The front of the head and temples | 1000 to 1500 |
| 3a | The front of the head and the crown | Front: 1000 to 1500 Crown: 500 to 1000 |
| 4 | The front of the head and the crown | Front: 1200 to 1600 Crown: 800 to 1100 |
| 4a | The front of the head | 1700 to 2500 |
| 5 | The front of the head and the crown | Front: 1800 to 2200 Crown: 1000 to 1500 |
| 6+ | Front and crown | Front: 1800 to 2500 Crown: 1500 to 1700 |
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Hair Transplant Graft Calculator
Using the DHI™ graft calculator is simple and user-friendly.
- Tell Us About Yourself: Start by selecting Male Pattern Hair Loss, Female Pattern Hair Loss, or Eyebrow Reconstruction, depending on your needs.
- Enter Basic Details: Next, select your age and ethnicity.
- Indicate Areas of Hair Loss: Scroll down and highlight the areas where you are experiencing hair loss.
How Much Will a Hair Transplant Cost Per Graft?
The cost of hair grafts in India can differ significantly based on several factors, including:
Surgeon Expertise & Medical Protocols
The experience of the surgeon, doctor-led approach, and medical protocols followed during the procedure also influence the overall cost. Clinics that maintain strict hygiene standards, advanced implantation protocols, personalised treatment planning, and medically supervised procedures often provide safer treatments and more consistent, natural-looking outcomes.
Extent of Hair Loss
A larger bald area requires more grafts, which increases the overall cost of treatment. Certain areas of the scalp, such as the hairline or crown, need more precise graft placement to achieve a natural look, often requiring more grafts in a small area.
Number of Grafts Required
The cost also depends on the number of hair strands or grafts you may need for the transplant. Each person has a different number of hair follicles, and a single graft typically contains one to four hairs.
Type of Treatment Chosen
The type of hair transplant technique you choose also impacts the cost. The best hair grafting in India, performed by DHI™ Clinics, delivers great results at budget-friendly rates.
Why Choose DHI for Hair Transplant?
DHI™ Clinics are considered the gold standard in hair restoration and transplant procedures.
Backed by a strong research advisory board, we offer world-class facilities and hold multiple US and EU patents. DHITM is accredited by leading international bodies, including CQC, TUV-Austria, ACHS-Australia, ISO, and the World Health Academy. We offer:
1. Safety
DHITM follows strict protocols at every stage of the process to guarantee 100% safety while delivering natural results.
2. Natural Results
The DHITM Technique enables complete control over the depth, direction, angle, and placement of each graft, ensuring that hair grafts before and after results appear 100% natural.
3. Painless
We offer a painless alternative to traditional hair transplant methods. Small disposable instruments with diameters of 1mm or less are used for the procedure, ensuring a high graft survival rate.
4. Maximum Viability
At DHI™, the graft survival rate is 97%, significantly higher than the industry average reported by independent studies.
5. Only Doctors
Every hair transplant procedure is performed by LHRTA-certified, trained, and experienced surgeons.
6. Lifelong Results
We ensure that only healthy hair follicles are selected for implantation, avoiding those in the telogen phase (resting phase of hair growth). This ensures long-lasting results and minimizes the need for repeat procedures and treatments.