Hair transplant cost continues to play a significant role in most people’s decision to have this surgery. Since it is a cosmetic procedure, it is typically not available on the NHS or covered by private medical insurance.
However, when getting this surgery privately, it’s important to understand that hair transplant pricing can be affected by a number of factors, including the quality and/or location of the clinic, extent of baldness and surgical technique.
Here, you’ll learn about all the factors driving the cost of this surgery and how it varies from country to country, including insight into pricing in Turkey and the UK.
What Factors Influence the Cost of a Hair Transplant?
A number of things affect the overall cost of a hair transplant surgery, including:
Type of Procedure
Traditional FUE
Uses metal blades to create tiny openings for the insertion of hair grafts in the balding areas. It can achieve good results.
DHI
Sapphire FUE
Uses laser-cut, sharp (v-tipped) blades made with actual Sapphire, which offer better and more natural results with a faster recovery time.
Number of Grafts
The balder you are, the more grafts you’ll need and the more expensive your hair transplant surgery will be – graft count adds to the overall cost of the surgery along with the type of surgery.
However, this isn’t always the case, as some clinics also charge a fixed rate, regardless of the number of grafts you need. Besides making this surgery more affordable, this way, you can rest assured that you will receive treatment focused on results rather than increasing graft counts and costs.
Lastly, when it comes to per-graft prices, it’s crucial to know the difference between “hair graft” and just “hair”. To understand this better, know that each graft can contain 1-6 hairs (like a bundle of them). Note carefully whether the clinic is quoting you “number of grafts” or “number of hairs”. The latter will obviously be a bigger number, which can be manipulated to inflate the price of the surgery.
Location of the Clinic
A clinic’s location is a significant determinant of its cost. That’s because a number of factors play a role, such as the cost of living and overhead costs, like rent, insurance, and salaries, which can vary greatly by region. Considering these differences, as well as the currency exchange rate, many people seek hair transplants in places that are more affordable.
Many in the UK, for instance, travel to Turkey for a hair transplant because the surgery can be almost four times cheaper.
One explanation for this difference between hair transplant cost in the UK vs Turkey is that the latter’s cost of living and rent is more than 40% lower than the United Kingdom, according to Numbeo. The difference is even higher between London and Istanbul.
Another factor that contributes to lower costs here is the currency exchange rate. A depreciated Turkish lira is much weaker against the British pound (1GBP = 44.7 TRY at the time of writing), allowing someone from the UK to get a hair transplant at a much affordable price in Turkey.
Similarly, compared to the hair transplant cost in Turkey, you can expect this surgery to be more expensive in countries like the US, Canada, Germany, France and Australia because of the higher cost of living and rent and lower purchasing power in Turkey.
Surgeon’s Expertise
Experience comes at a premium. The more educated, qualified, and better trained your hair transplant doctor is, the higher the fees they’ll likely charge than someone who has little experience and only just gotten into the field.
Although, in theory, a hair transplant seems simple enough – hair is taken from one part of the scalp and placed into another – done by an inexperienced practitioner, you can get very poor results that look obviously “fake” or worse, experience serious complications.
So, while it might be tempting to save a few hundred pounds, keep in mind that it’s the surgeon’s expertise that can make or break the surgery.
How Much Does Hair Transplant Cost in Countries Around the World?
Depending on where the clinic is located, hair transplant prices differ widely. Taxes, cost of living, labour, and overhead, as well as local market dynamics, are a few reasons why prices can differ from country to country.
| Location | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Turkey | £1,500 |
| United Kingdom | £5,000 |
| Ireland | €5,000 |
| United States | $9,000 |
| Canada | $10,000 |
| Australia | $10,000 |
| Germany | €4,000 |
| Poland | €2,700 |
| Spain | €4,000 |
| Hungary | €3,250 |
* A number of factors can influence individual prices. Consult your provider to obtain an accurate estimate.
Longevita’s Hair Transplant Costs - Guaranteed Best Price
Treatment plans offered by Longevita Hair Transplant include the following:
Classic FUE
One of the main hair transplant techniques that is minimally invasive, leaves no linear scar and offers quicker recovery than FUT-
Face-to-face Consultation
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Max grafts in a single session
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PRP in London or Istanbul
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2 nights at a 5-star hotel
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Private airport transfers
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Medication, Shampoo & lotion
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Translator / Interpreter services
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12-Month Aftercare Programme
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Lifetime warranty
DHI
A type of advanced FUE that results in even less scarring and scalp trauma with quicker recovery. Also achieves high-density with natural looking results-
Face-to-face Consultation
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Max grafts in a single session
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PRP in London or Istanbul
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2 nights at a 5-star hotel
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Private airport transfers
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Medication, Shampoo & lotion
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Translator / Interpreter services
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12-Month Aftercare Programme
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Lifetime warranty
Sapphire FUE
A type of FUE that guarantees better graft survival with more natural-looking results and a faster recovery. Also results in less scarring and trauma-
Face-to-face Consultation
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Max grafts in a single session
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PRP in London or Istanbul
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2 nights at a 5-star hotel
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Private airport transfers
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Medication, Shampoo & lotion
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Translator / Interpreter services
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12-Month Aftercare Programme
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Lifetime warranty
*An assessment by the surgeon is necessary to determine the suitability for a particular treatment method and the number of grafts required.
With Longevita, there are no hidden costs as our treatment plans include all the fees for the medical staff, operating theatre, anaesthetics, blood tests, and medication, along with shampoo, lotion and headband/hat.
As a company, we value transparency in pricing and strive to ensure that patients are fully informed of all the inclusions with absolute clarity. That said, additional fees may apply for services such as room upgrades, extended stays, intra-city transfers, and sedation (needle-free anaesthesia is free of charge).
You can customise the treatment plan based on your own preferences. All the details of your treatment plan will be discussed and decided upon beforehand. Rest assured, there won’t be any surprise expenses.
Hair Transplant Cost vs. Value: Are They Different?
While cost is an important consideration in the decision to get a hair transplant, you also need to ask yourself: is it good value for money?
Keep in mind hair transplant is a lifetime investment. If you’re simply price shopping for the cheapest treatment plan, poor results and postoperative complications can necessitate revision procedures, costing you far more in the long run. In addition to cost, when planning to book your hair transplant, you must take the following into consideration as well:
- Surgeon’s experience, qualifications, and training
- Quality and registration of medical facilities
- Results of previous patients
- Availability of excellent aftercare
Often, very low prices can be one of the signs your surgery could go wrong, as they might indicate the clinic is operating without proper licensing, employing unqualified staff, rushing through patients or using dated/improper surgical tools and equipment.
Conversely, this also doesn’t mean that purchasing ridiculously expensive hair transplants will guarantee you the best results. Your results might be just as good as the next person’s — only your bank account would’ve taken a much bigger hit.
Also, as shown above, keep in mind that prices can be low or high in different parts of the world due to economic differences. Hair transplant cost in Turkey is largely lower than hair transplant in the UK, for instance, due to varying economic conditions.
Where the cost of this surgery can go as high as £30,000 in the UK, per the NHS, you can get just as good results, if not better, in Turkey by doctors who have vast experience in performing this surgery for years on a diverse patient base.
What Are the Hair Transplant Payment Options?
There are a number of ways in which you can pay for hair transplant surgery, from using a credit/debit card to making a bank transfer or paying in cash.
If you don’t want to make a lump sum payment for your surgery or want to take out a loan to have the surgery now and pay for it later, you might be given these options by your clinic. At Longevita, you’ll have both these options.
Because paying in one lump sum may not always be convenient or budget-friendly, we offer flexible instalment plans for hair transplants in Turkey. You can set your own payment amount – monthly or biweekly – according to your comfort.
Alternatively, you can also take advantage of the interest-free loans we offer to patients getting this surgery with us in the UK. You can “buy” your surgery now and pay for it later, according to your preferred schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
Follicular unit transplant (FUT), which is an older hair transplant technique that leaves a prominent linear scar at the back of the scalp, is typically the cheapest. FUE, or follicular unit extraction, on the other hand, is relatively more time-consuming and expensive, but it doesn’t leave visible scars or require stitches; its recovery time is also quicker.
Flexible payment plans and financing options are available for hair transplants. Longevita does offer them to patients so they can pay for their surgery more conveniently and according to their own budget.
Where the average cost of a hair graft in Turkey is around £1, it is £4 in the UK. While for a very small area, the price might not seem so high, a 5,000-graft hair transplant cost in the UK, for example, can be as high as £20,000.
Turkey’s hair transplant cost has made it a popular choice for this procedure. However, in addition to the affordable prices, patients also receive excellent treatment from highly experienced surgeons in world-class facilities.
As India’s cost of living is lower than Turkey’s, you can find more affordable options there. Still, there are certain high-end clinics (where a single hair graft may cost as much as £2-£3), which could make the hair surgery cost in India higher even than Turkey in some places.
