Advanced hair restoration takes significant surgical skill. With fewer than 1% of first FUE or FUT hair transplant procedures needing 4,000 grafts or more, not all surgeons have the requisite experience to take on complex hair restoration surgeries [1].
Whether you need a high graft volume, several hair transplant sessions, or there are other complications to consider, getting an advanced hair transplant can be expensive. So what can you expect when it comes to advanced hair restoration cost?
Here, we’ll establish what exactly advanced hair restoration entails, plus the factors affecting cost and eligibility.
Advanced hair restoration is needed when there are complicating factors in play compared with a standard hair transplant. These could include:
These complicating issues can make advanced hair restoration costs higher than you might otherwise expect. But it’s often necessary to pay more for the best surgeons, so you’ll get the best possible result.
According to our UK hair transplant cost analysis, the average hair transplant cost for a 1500-graft procedure is £4,820. But you’re likely to pay more than this if you need a high graft volume hair transplant, or you require extra sessions due to the complexity of your procedure.
High graft volume hair restoration costs are estimated as follows (based on the UK average cost-per-graft of £3.25):
These prices are just a guide. The best hair transplant clinics won’t give you a one-size-fits-all quote, since there are many variables that affect the cost of your hair restoration procedure.
Factors affecting advanced hair restoration cost include:
Let’s take a closer look at each of these factors.
For those with fairly limited hair loss and a healthy hair transplant donor area, hair transplantation is a pretty straightforward procedure. But certain factors can make it more complex, including:
Discuss your needs with a skilled surgeon upfront to get an honest appraisal of your goals, expectations, and possible results. It’s best to get a range of opinions so you don’t fall foul of clinics that want to get you in the chair at all costs.
More complex procedures often require a higher number of grafts. This diagram can help you estimate how many grafts you’ll need based on your areas of thinning:
Our cost analysis found that in the UK, the average cost-per-graft is £3.25. Some clinics have been known to drop the cost-per-graft but increase the graft quote. This makes them seem more competitive, but you’re not actually making any savings. This is another reason to get quotes from several different clinics.
There are two main hair transplant types: FUE and FUT. FUE is often chosen for those who require a smaller graft volume, since it’s a time-consuming procedure. FUT is more appropriate for those in need of high-graft hair transplants.
FUT tends to be more expensive than FUE as it’s typically used for high graft volumes. It’s also more involved and invasive than FUE. Your surgeon may recommend one procedure type over the other if it’s most appropriate for your needs.
You may also want to consider other techniques, including sapphire hair transplants and direct hair implantation.
Advanced hair restoration costs more in some parts of the country than others. This is down to factors like competition and location prestige. For example, it’s more expensive to get a hair transplant on Harley Street — London’s foremost private medical district — than most (though not all) other places in the UK:
Cost is one of the main reasons people go to Turkey for hair restoration surgery. But bear in mind that there are significant risks associated with black market hair transplants, including infection, graft overharvesting, unnatural results, and even hair transplant-related fatalities in rare instances.
Black market surgeries are more common in Turkey thanks to looser safety regulations. So make sure you know the red flags of Turkish hair transplants, especially if you need a more complex procedure.
As with any profession, you’ll often pay more for a highly skilled, experienced practitioner. And hair restoration surgery is no different.
The Wimpole Clinic is home to some of the world’s most skilled hair transplant surgeons. Many of our team members specialise in hair transplant repair, high-graft transplants, and other complex procedures. Our prices for FUT and FUE start at £3,499.
At the Wimpole Clinic, you can pay for your advanced hair restoration on finance. That means you can restore your hair without paying a large lump sum upfront.
The fastest, easiest way to get an accurate cost estimate for your hair restoration procedure is to book a consultation. Prospective patients are encouraged to seek a range of graft and cost quotes to find the best hair transplant clinic for them. Remember that cheaper isn’t always better where hair transplants are concerned — some clinics, especially those overseas, are liable to cut corners to make savings.
Our consultations are no-obligation, and you’re free to ask as many questions as you like to ensure you have the information you need. We have clinics around the UK, so you can get a thorough assessment and accurate estimate at a convenient location.
Only you can decide if an advanced hair transplant is worth it in your specific situation. Many people find that a hair transplant gives them renewed confidence and vigour, making it well worth the investment.
To discuss the cost of your hair restoration procedure, book a consultation with one of our patient advisors. They’ll give you all the information you need in a friendly, pressure-free environment.
The average cost of UK hair restoration is £4,820. This is for a 1500 graft hair transplant, and based on our research in which we surveyed 104 clinics across the UK.
Restoring a full head of hair isn’t always possible — it depends on the cause of your hair loss and graft availability in your donor area.
If you are eligible, full hair restoration is likely to cost upwards of £13,000, again depending on the factors above. Learn more about getting a hair transplant if you’re completely bald.
Yes. Even if there are factors complicating your hair transplant, it’s still possible for hair restoration surgery to work in many cases. This may involve using body-to-scalp hair transplantation techniques or implanting your grafts over several sessions.
Talk to an experienced surgeon to get a better idea of how your advanced hair restoration procedure might work.
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