TL;DR
- Free graft calculator Norwood stage + FUE/DHT + city → cost estimate in 5 seconds.
- Aurangabad rate: ₹35-50/graft FUE · ₹40-55/graft DHT, all-inclusive of GST + meds + follow-ups.
- Mumbai/Delhi premium: 25-35% more for the same surgical quality. Pune ~10-20% more.
- 0% EMI available via Bajaj Finserv Health and Tata Capital, 6/9/12-month tenures.
- Personalized quote in 24 hours one click sends your estimate to Dr. Raktade via WhatsApp.
Free hair transplant graft calculator: pick your Norwood stage, choose FUE or DHT, compare across the six largest Indian cities. By Dr. Prashant Raktade, Maxillofacial Surgeon at Curls n Crowns. Numbers are GST-inclusive and based on the actual 2026 published rates at the top-25 doctor-led clinics in each city. Updated quarterly.
Hair Transplant Graft Calculator.
Pick your stage. Pick a procedure. Pick a city. Get an instant estimate.
Estimates ±15%. Final price confirmed in writing after trichoscopy or 4-photo WhatsApp review. All Curls n Crowns figures are GST-inclusive and capped we do not charge for grafts beyond the agreed count.
How hair transplant cost in India is calculated in 2026
Hair transplant cost is straightforward multiplication: grafts needed × per-graft rate × city multiplier. The first variable (grafts) is fixed by your Norwood stage and donor density. The second (per-graft rate) varies with procedure type FUE is ₹35-50, DHT is ₹40-55 at Curls n Crowns. The third (city multiplier) is the wildcard: metro premiums add 30-55%. Our calculator runs this math automatically.
City-by-city cost comparison (2,500 graft FUE example)
| City | Per-graft rate | Total (2,500 grafts) | Travel cost added | Net cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurangabad (Curls n Crowns) | ₹35-50 | ₹87,500 – ₹1,25,000 | None (or ₹2,500 hotel for outstation) | ₹87,500 – ₹1,27,500 |
| Pune | ₹50-65 | ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,62,500 | +₹6,000 (1 night) | ₹1,31,000 – ₹1,68,500 |
| Mumbai | ₹60-80 | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 | +₹12,000 (1 night) | ₹1,62,000 – ₹2,12,000 |
| Delhi / Gurgaon | ₹55-90 | ₹1,37,500 – ₹2,25,000 | +₹15,000 (flight + 1 night) | ₹1,52,500 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Bangalore | ₹55-75 | ₹1,37,500 – ₹1,87,500 | +₹14,000 (flight + 1 night) | ₹1,51,500 – ₹2,01,500 |
| Hyderabad | ₹50-70 | ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,75,000 | +₹11,000 (flight + 1 night) | ₹1,36,000 – ₹1,86,000 |
Graft requirements by Norwood Stage
| Norwood Stage | Typical grafts | Aurangabad FUE total | Aurangabad DHT total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Mild temple recession | 800-1,200 | ₹28,000 – ₹60,000 | ₹32,000 – ₹66,000 |
| Stage 3 Defined M-shape | 1,500-2,200 | ₹52,500 – ₹1,10,000 | ₹60,000 – ₹1,21,000 |
| Stage 3-V Recession + crown | 2,000-2,800 | ₹70,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ₹80,000 – ₹1,54,000 |
| Stage 4 Hairline + crown gap | 2,500-3,500 | ₹87,500 – ₹1,75,000 | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,92,500 |
| Stage 5 Narrow bridge | 3,500-4,500 | ₹1,22,500 – ₹2,25,000 | ₹1,40,000 – ₹2,47,500 |
| Stage 6 Bridge collapsed | 4,500-6,000 | ₹1,57,500 – ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,30,000 |
| Stage 7 Horseshoe only | 3,000-4,000 (donor limited) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,20,000 |
EMI breakdown for a typical FUE
For a Stage 4 case at Curls n Crowns (~3,000 grafts × ₹42 average = ₹1,26,000):
- 6-month tenure (0% interest): ₹21,000 / month
- 9-month tenure (0% interest): ₹14,000 / month
- 12-month tenure (0% interest): ₹10,500 / month
EMI partners: Bajaj Finserv Health, Tata Capital. KYC processed at consultation in 15-30 minutes. No prepayment penalty.
What the per-graft price includes at Curls n Crowns
- Surgical procedure (full day) with Dr. Prashant Raktade personally extracting and implanting every graft
- Local anaesthesia + sedation if needed
- Post-operative medications kit (Day 1 to Day 7)
- Trichoscopy at the consultation
- All 5 follow-up visits (Day 1, Day 7, Day 30, Day 90, Day 180)
- One free PRP session at Month 3 (worth ₹3,500-6,500)
- GST 18% included in every quoted figure
Not included: travel and outstation accommodation, optional hair-care products, any procedures outside the agreed scope.
5 things to watch out for in any cost quote
- Graft inflation clinic quotes ₹25/graft × 5,000 grafts but only implants 3,000. At Curls n Crowns we cap graft count in writing before surgery.
- Hidden anaesthesia surcharge some clinics add ₹5,000-10,000 separately. Included at Curls n Crowns.
- Pre-GST quoting quote looks lower then 18% added. All Curls n Crowns figures are GST-inclusive.
- Per-visit follow-up charge ₹500-1,000 per post-op visit at some clinics. All 5 follow-ups included.
- “Premium implanter pen” surcharge ₹5,000-15,000 add-on. Already included at Curls n Crowns.
Frequently asked questions
- How accurate is this hair transplant graft calculator?
- The calculator gives an estimate accurate to ±15% based on Norwood-stage graft requirements documented in the ISHRS protocol. For a final, surgery-ready quote, you need a trichoscopy at our clinic or 4 reference photos via WhatsApp. The calculator is meant to set realistic expectations, not replace a doctor’s assessment.
- Why are graft costs higher in Mumbai or Delhi than Aurangabad?
- City rent, technician wages, and marketing overheads drive 25-35% of the per-graft cost in metro cities. Aurangabad clinics like Curls n Crowns deliver the same surgical quality (same equipment, same FUE/DHT technique, same medical-grade aftercare) at ₹35-55 per graft versus ₹50-90 in Mumbai/Delhi.
- Does the calculator include GST?
- Yes all Curls n Crowns figures are GST-inclusive. Calculator output for Mumbai/Delhi/Pune/Bangalore/Hyderabad is based on the most common clinics’ published pre-GST rates plus 18% GST. We do not inflate or deflate competitor rates.
- What if I’m between Norwood stages?
- Pick the higher stage. Most patients on the borderline of two stages benefit from the higher graft count for density and natural-looking hairline gradient. We finalise the exact count at consult.
- Can I split the cost into EMI?
- Yes. Curls n Crowns offers 0% interest EMI via Bajaj Finserv Health and Tata Capital 6, 9, or 12-month tenures. KYC is processed at consultation in under 30 minutes. The calculator includes an EMI estimate (divide total ÷ 12).
- Why is FUE cheaper than DHT?
- FUE uses a separate extraction → site-creation → implantation flow. DHT (Direct Hair Transplant) uses an implanter pen for simultaneous slit-and-place, allowing 60-80 grafts per cm² density (vs FUE’s 50-70). The technique premium is ₹5-10 per graft.