

Dr Kieran Dayah (GMC) — Updated on January 24, 2023
Thousands of men opt for a 1000 graft hair transplant every year. These FUT and FUE procedures are usually used to improve hair density, straighten the hairline, or create a lower hairline that reduces the appearance of temple hair loss. Many people who have 1000 grafts are fairly young and/or have limited hair loss, as this is a relatively small number of hair grafts. You’re likely to need more grafts if you also need a crown hair transplant.
The best way to find out how many hair grafts you’ll need is by getting an in-person hair and scalp exam at a reputable hair transplant clinic. In the meantime, take a look at what you can expect from a 1000 graft hair transplant, including coverage, costs, and results.
How much does 1000 hair grafts cover?
1000 grafts can restore hair up to stage 3 on the Norwood scale. However, there are varying degrees of hair loss even within each stage. Depending on how much your hairline has receded, you may need a 1500 graft hair transplant even if you’re also classed as having Norwood stage 3 hair loss.
Here’s the coverage you can expect from a 1000 graft hair transplant:
FUE procedure to improve hair density — results after 8 months
Hairline straightening — results after 10 months
Bringing hairline forward — results after 6 months
Hairline straightening — results after 10 months
Hair transplant to reduce thinning across the scalp — results after 12 months
1000 grafts is a relatively small number — but it can make a huge difference to your hairline. It can make you look younger, increase your hair thickness, and give you the confidence to grow your hair longer.
Cost of a 1000 graft hair transplant
According to our UK hair transplant cost analysis, a single hair graft costs £3.25 on average. So a 1000 graft transplant will cost approximately £3,250.
By comparison, based on the average price of a single hair graft, a Los Angeles hair transplant of 1000 grafts will cost $6,960 (£5,530), while a 1000 graft hair transplant in Turkey costs £550 on average. Crown hair transplant costs may be higher than temple transplants, as the balding area tends to be bigger than along the hairline.
Los Angeles is home to many of the world’s richest celebrities, so it has some of the highest hair transplant prices around the world. Turkey, meanwhile, is a popular medical tourism destination, thanks to its cheap hair transplants. But paying less for your hair transplant can lead to problems like hair transplant infection and hair transplant failure. And even if you go to a reputable hair transplant clinic abroad, you won’t be able to seek in-person advice if you have any follow-up issues or complications. Learn more about hair transplant safety and how to decide on the right clinic for you.
Is a 1000 graft hair transplant right for you?
Men and women of all ages can benefit from a 1000 graft hair transplant to get thicker hair or a straighter hairline. But many people need more or less grafts than this, depending on the rate of their hair loss. See images of other hair graft volumes to help you calculate how many hair grafts you’ll need, or take a look at our featured hair graft quantities in more detail:
- 500 graft hair transplant
- 2000 graft hair transplant
- 3000 graft hair transplant
- 4000 graft hair transplant
- 5000 graft hair transplant
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Dr Kieran Dayah (GMC) — Updated on January 24, 2023