If follicles are still alive, PRP can help them keep producing hair through the year. One injection will not, and injections will not rebuild a patch that is already bald. A schedule treats that loss as the long process it is.
At iGraft Global Hair Services, the plan starts with a computerized hair and scalp check, follicular-level imaging and an AI report. Company-owned clinics in Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Vijayawada have used this path since 2015. You meet a doctor, see the scan, and only then choose PRP, GFC or surgery.
What the first PRP series can do
PRP is platelet-rich plasma. Blood is drawn, spun, and the platelet portion is injected into thinning scalp. It is minimally invasive, and it is not a same-week fix.
Studies that reported hair growth in androgenetic alopecia used at least three sessions, often three to five (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). A treatment review describes gains in density and hair count after three monthly sessions, then a maintenance gap of 3 to 6 months, with follow-up to 12 months because density can dip early as hairs enter the growth phase (pollockclinics.com).
iGraft lists PRP at ₹4,500 to ₹15,000 per session, usually 3 to 6 sessions about a month apart, then maintenance every 6 to 12 months (igraftglobalhairservices.com). City, spin method and add-ons change the fee. The session timeline notes show why one low quote is not a course.
Soreness, swelling and a short shed can follow. Judge later scans, not a week-two photo. Shedding often eases around month 3 if follicles were alive. Thickening, if it comes, shows after that.
How quarterly maintenance is set
Quarterly means about every 12 weeks, four visits a year. That is the frequent end of the 3 to 6 month window above. Stay there while miniaturization is active. Move toward 6 to 12 months when the scan is stable. Some clinicians describe a yearly repeat as ongoing support for a weak follicle (empiremedicaltraining.com). What matters is a booked reassessment, not a vague invite to return.
| Phase | Timing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Induction | 3 to 6 sessions, about 4 weeks apart | Support thinning follicles that are still alive |
| Reassessment | Around month 3, then by month 6 | Repeat photos and measurements in the room |
| Quarterly hold | About every 3 months | Four visits a year if loss is still active |
| Wider hold | Every 6 to 12 months | For a stable scalp after image review |
Finish the monthly series first. At three months, review the new images with your doctor. If density is holding, stretch the gap. If follicles are still shrinking, stay quarterly and add medical therapy. More injections alone will not outrun an untreated pattern.
GFC, growth factor concentrate, is for a cleaner growth-factor dose. iGraft may pair GFC Class 2 with high-frequency treatment and low-level laser, and sometimes exosomes, Booster or BioCell, if the scan supports it. Still expect months. See PRP for hair regrowth and PRP therapy notes.
Biotin gummies, minoxidil, serum, and shampoo with conditioner from the product range can support daily care. They do not replace the scan.
If shedding followed fast weight loss, including GLP-1 drugs, wait until it settles. iGraft starts any GLP-1 plan only after an in-person doctor consult, not an online sale.
When surgery is the honest next step
PRP cannot fill a smooth bald area. Then the questions change: does a hair transplant work, which technique is best, and what does FUE cost in India?
A graft is a follicular unit, usually one to four hairs. In Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Vijayawada, ActiveFUE is ₹45 per graft and Gen3 DFI Ultimate is ₹50 per follicle, plus taxes. Two thousand ActiveFUE grafts are ₹90,000 before tax. Three thousand are ₹1,35,000 before tax. At the DFI rate, 2,000 follicles are ₹1,00,000 and 3,000 are ₹1,50,000 before tax. A hard donor, or added GFC, changes the total. Wider Indian FUE quotes often run ₹35 to ₹80 per graft (igraftglobalhairservices.com).
See pricing for India, Pune, Bangalore, Vijayawada and the pricing table. Per-unit quotes are easier to audit than a flat fee.
Which method is best depends on donor density, hair thickness, bald area, and whether you can skip shaving. ActiveFUE and Gen3 DFI Ultimate cover men and women. DFI places follicles directly, without stitches, for a natural hairline. DHI is a searched name for direct hair implantation. iGraft's direct method is Gen3 DFI Ultimate. The clinic states a 29-year assurance on that technique. That is not 100 percent success in every case. See DFI, FUE and myths.
The procedure is usually one day. Fuller growth takes four to six months, with clot care near day 12 and follow-up for six months. It can look natural, or thin if too few grafts were placed. Swelling and downtime are real. A bald scalp needs enough donor hair. A receding hairline can often be rebuilt. Genetic loss is not cured, so later PRP or GFC can still matter.
No country is best for everyone. Around 30 percent of iGraft clients travel to India, choosing the clinic over Turkey for unit pricing and in-person follow-up. In Pune or Hyderabad, meet the doctor and get a per-graft quote. The about page and hair transplant page describe that setup.
After surgery there is no fixed GFC count to buy up front. If native hair is still miniaturizing, the six-month review sets it. Many people return to a 3 to 6 month gap, not another monthly series.
FAQ
Which is the best hair transplant clinic in Pune?
No ranking settles that. Ask for a follicular-level scan, a doctor you meet, and a written per-graft price. The same checks apply in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Vijayawada.
Does a hair transplant work, and is FUE worth it?
In a suitable candidate, transplanted hair is long-lasting. FUE is worth it when donor supply matches the area. It is not successful for every person, and unmoved hair can still thin. Judge it at four to six months.
What is the cost of FUE hair transplant in Bangalore, Hyderabad or Pune?
At ₹45 per graft before tax, 2,000 grafts are ₹90,000 and 3,000 are ₹1,35,000 in Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Gen3 DFI Ultimate at ₹50 per follicle puts 3,000 follicles at ₹1,50,000 before tax.
Which hair transplant technique is best, and can you skip shaving?
Use the method that fits donor density and the bald area. A no-shave session is possible in selected cases only. See the male hair transplant page if pattern loss is the issue.
Which country is best for a hair transplant, and is it safe?
None for every patient. India is a practical option for a lower per-graft fee and an in-person review. It is generally safe for men and women after a medical check, with swelling and days to weeks of recovery.
How many GFC sessions are required after a hair transplant?
No universal number. If native follicles are still shrinking, set it at the six-month review, not from a day-one package.
When is the best time to do a hair transplant?
When the pattern is clear, donor hair is adequate, and other shedding causes are checked. Diabetes, or a fast-moving pattern in your early twenties, needs a medical decision first. Season matters less than time you can take to heal. Start with the 2-minute quiz, then the scan.
Book the scan before the year is planned
If you want living follicles supported through the year, lock the next PRP date before you leave. If surgery is the honest option, get the graft math in rupees first.
Book a computerized check at a company-owned iGraft center in Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad or Vijayawada. Use the contact page to meet a doctor in person.
