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A hair transplant in the UK can cost anywhere between £1,000 and £30,000, depending on the extent of hair loss, the type of procedure you have, and the quality of the clinic and its team.


Who can have a hair transplant

A hair transplant is suitable for people with permanent baldness, the type that runs in families Hair Transplant Turkey


It's not usually suitable for people with other types of hair loss, such as the type that causes bald patches (alopecia areata).


What to think about before you have a hair transplant

If you're thinking about having a hair transplant in England, check the Care Quality Commission (CQC).


All independent clinics and hospitals that provide cosmetic surgery in England must be registered with the CQC.


Be careful when searching the internet for clinics that do hair transplants. Some pay to advertise their services on search listings.


Choosing who will do your hair transplant

It's important to find a surgeon who is qualified and experienced in carrying out this type of surgery.


All doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and have a licence to practise.


Check the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (BAHRS) website to see if the surgeon is a full or affiliate hair transplant member.


Ask your surgeon:


  • about their qualifications and experience
  • how many hair transplants they've performed
  • how many hair transplants they've performed where there have been complications
  • what type of hair transplant they would recommend for you and why
  • what sort of follow-up you should expect if things go wrong
  • what their patient satisfaction rates are

Read more about choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure.


What a hair transplant involves

A hair transplant is usually carried out under local anaesthetic and sedation, which means you'll be awake but will not feel any pain.


There are 2 types of hair transplant.


Follicular unit transplantation (FUT, or strip method):

  • a thin strip of skin with hair is removed from the back of your head and divided into pieces, each containing 1 to 4 hairs (hair grafts)
  • the grafts are placed into tiny cuts made in the scalp
  • the site where the hairs are taken is closed with stitches
  • you'll have a scar on the back of your head, but it should not be visible unless you have very short hair
  • The head does not need to be shaved – only the area where the skin is removed is trimmed.


Follicular unit extraction (FUE):

  • the back of the head is shaved
  • individual hairs are removed 1 by 1 (grafts)
  • the grafts are placed into tiny cuts made in the scalp
  • you'll have lots of tiny scars, but they will not be very noticeable
  • Hair transplants usually take a day, but you should not need to stay overnight.


If a large area is being treated, you may need to have 2 or more sessions a few months apart.

Your surgeon will tell you how to look after your graft. You should be given a spray to use to help recovery and hair growth.



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