

Hair transplantation is a permanent restoration solution for hair loss conditions like male and female pattern baldness. There are about 4 most common hair transplant techniques: FUT, FUE, DHI/DHT, and Bio-DHT. These methods utilize the same fundamental principle for hair restoration, but various factors during extraction, harvesting, and implantation might change for different types.
Different clinics and doctors might be trained in several ways of transplantation. This can affect the quality of hair restoration, recovery time, and cost of hair transplant.
Thousands of people in Nepal have undergone hair transplant surgery to restore their hair. If you are also considering a hair transplant in Nepal, this guide will help you choose the right method for your hair.
Hair follicles: Hair follicles are tube-like structures in the skin that produce hair. It is essential for hair growth and generating new hair. It undergoes a continuous cycle of growth, rest, and shedding known as the hair growth cycle. There are more than 1 million follicles on your head.
Grafts: A graft is a strip of skin with 1 to 4 hair follicles.
Graft Survival Rate: The percentage of transplanted grafts that successfully survive and grow hair in the recipient area after a hair transplant. 90% graft survival for 1000 grafts transplant means 900 grafts will survive and the rest won't.
Donor area: The area of the head with a thick density of hair is called a donor area. It is mostly the side of the head and the back of the head.
Recipient area: The area with no hair is called the recipient area. It’s usually the top of the head or the crown.
FUT: Outdated technique of hair transplant where a patch of scalp is cut out.
FUE: Modern technique for hair transplant using follicular units’ extraction and implantation.
DHI/DHT: Modified version of FUE with added benefits.
Bio-DHT: The most advanced version of FUE or DHI/DHT and has the highest effectiveness.
Shock Loss: Temporary hair loss in the recipient area after a hair transplant is a normal part of the healing process.
This is the most outdated method for transplanting hair and combating hair loss. Follicular Unit Transplant involves the extraction of a strip of skin from the donor area, which is further cut into fine grafts and implanted into the hairless region. The procedure typically takes between 4 to 12 hours, varying based on the size of the treatment area.
The cheapest hair transplant technology
The wound can take months to heal and the scar may remain forever.
The most invasive procedure.
Cutting skin and stitching is required.
Not suitable for people with thin scalp skin
More painful as the actual skin is cut out.
Possibility of infection in the cut region.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant technique that involves direct extraction of hair grafts from the donor area using incisions, harvesting the follicles for some hours, and then implanting those grafts in the recipient area. FUE is better than FUT. The procedure is carried out in a single mega session of 6-8 hours or short sessions of 2-4 hours on multiple days. There is a debate about whether FUT or FUE is the more effective method.
Less invasive surgery than FUT.
No cutting and no stitching are in FUT.
The donor region heals has relatively less recovery time compared to FUT.
Grafts survival percentage is higher than FUT.
Less painful compared to FUT.
Great for people with sensitive scalp skin.
More expensive than FUT
Direct Hair Transplantation (DHT) is a hair transplant technique that is a modified version of FUE. In DHT, the Choi implanter pen is used to make incisions and implant the grafts with minimal follicle harvesting time.
Highly effective procedure
Less invasive than FUT.
No cutting and no stitching are required in DHI/DHT.
Grafts survival percentage is higher than FUT.
Less painful procedure than FUT.
Suitable for people with thin scalp skin.
More expensive than FUT, and FUE
Bio-DHT stands for Bio-Stimulated Direct Hair Transplantation. This is the most advanced method of hair transplantation in Nepal. Before transplantation, the hair follicles are preserved in a special solution. Then, it is injected into the bald area at the end of the surgery. It is the most expensive surgery for hair loss.
Through bio-stimulation, a higher percentage of transplanted hair remains in the growth phase, resulting in more effective and faster hair restoration. The treatment also improves hair growth by utilizing the patient's growth factors to stimulate hair follicles.
The most effective method of hair transplantation.
Highest graft survival rate; around 100%
Scalp healing time is faster.
Minimally invasive procedure.
No cutting and stitching is required.
Less painful than FUT
More expensive than FUT, FUE, and DHI/DHT
Particular |
FUT |
FUE |
DHT or DHI |
Bio-DHT |
---|---|---|---|---|
Surgery duration |
High |
Low |
Low |
Low |
Scalp healing time |
More |
Less |
Lesser |
Least |
Pros |
Least expensive |
Effective |
More effective |
Most effective |
Price range |
Least expensive |
Expensive |
More expensive |
Most expensive |
Price per graft |
Least |
High |
Higher |
Highest |
Graft survival rate |
Around 90% |
Around 90% |
Approx. 100% |
Approx. 100% |
Graft out of body time |
Around 3 hours |
Around 3 hours |
Some minutes |
Some minutes |
Choosing the right method does not have to be complex. You can book a free consultation with hair transplant experts and a free consultation session with the doctor to help you make the best decision.
If you have the capacity, you should always choose the Bio-DHT over other methods.
Bio-DHT hair transplant is the best method of hair transplantation in Nepal.
DHT and DHI are interchangeable with each other. Some prefer to use DHI while others prefer to use DHT. They both mean the same thing.
DHT is an enhanced version of FUE. In the DHT, the time for graft harvesting is minimal, resulting in higher graft survival and other benefits.
Choosing the right hair transplant technique does not have to be hard. All you have to do is schedule a free consulting session with a dermatologist. If you wish to receive further information from the doctor, please complete the form below.
We look forward to assisting you in selecting the right method for your hair restoration.