by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog
Norwood Grade 2 through Grade 6 are the stages that generally qualify for hair transplant surgery, provided hair loss is stable, donor density is adequate, and the patient’s age supports a realistic long-term plan. Grade 1 has no clinical indication for surgery....
by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog
Beard hair is the most clinically viable body hair source for scalp transplant when the scalp donor zone cannot provide enough grafts alone. The follicles are thick, produce single and double units suitable for mid-scalp density, and integrate into scalp tissue...
by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Transplanted grafts are DHT-resistant and do not need finasteride to survive. The native hair surrounding those grafts is not DHT-resistant, and without medical management it continues thinning after surgery exactly as it was before. Finasteride after a hair...
by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Hair transplant surgery in India is available on EMI through zero-interest financing plans offered by clinics in partnership with providers like Bajaj Finserv. The procedure cost is divided into fixed monthly instalments with no additional interest charged, making the...
by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
Sapphire FUE and classic FUE are both follicular unit extraction procedures. The difference is the blade used to create recipient site channels during implantation. Classic FUE uses steel blades. Sapphire FUE uses blades made from synthetic sapphire crystal. The...