Concierge hair restoration · UK
Hair transplant, FUE and DHI, delivered by a consultant hair-restoration surgeon.
A day-case follicular unit procedure using FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) or DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). Typically 6 to 10 hours in clinic, home the same day, first shampoo at day three.
Why patients choose us
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A consultant surgeon does the extraction and design
Your consultant plans the hairline and personally performs the extraction - not a technician-only clinic.
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Realistic graft counts
We recommend the number of grafts your donor and future loss actually support - not the biggest number that fits on the day.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic. Impartial recommendation, no cost to you.
Indicative pricing
What hair transplant dhi / fue and its alternatives cost.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
2,500-graft FUE in our UK network: £6,000–£10,000, home the same evening.
| Procedure | Indicative range | Typical duration | Recovery |
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| FUE hair transplant (up to 2,500 grafts) | £3,500–£12,000 | 6–10 hours | Same day |
| DHI hair transplant (up to 2,500 grafts) | £4,500–£14,000 | 6–10 hours | Same day |
| Hair restoration consultation | £300–£500 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
| PRP scalp injection (per session) | £400–£900 | 45 min | Same visit |
| Finasteride / minoxidil review | £200–£400 | 30 min | Same visit |
| Scalp micropigmentation (SMP, per session) | £1,200–£3,500 | 2–3 hours | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, by which consultant does the case, and by whether preoperative investigations are included or billed separately. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
A consultant surgeon, a fair graft count, a plan for life.
The best hair transplants come from a consultant surgeon who plans conservatively across your lifetime - not a technician conveyor selling the biggest possible session.
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Design by the surgeon
The hairline is drawn and the extraction is done by the surgeon - not delegated in full.
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Donor for life
Your donor is finite. A good plan uses it across the decades - not all at once.
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Medical support
Finasteride, minoxidil or PRP alongside - the difference between a stable and a deteriorating result.
The journey
From enquiry to recovery - what happens, in order.
One consultant from first message to twelve-month photo review, with a plan for future top-up if you need it.
Phase 1 · Before
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
Under a day at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us what is going on
A short, confidential form. Family history, medications, previous transplants, expectations.
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Before
We come back with a recommendation
Within one working day: the right consultant, whether FUE or DHI suits you, graft estimate, and indicative price.
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Before
Consultation and donor assessment
A 45- to 60-minute consultation with donor density measurement and a written plan.
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On the day
Arrival and design
Arrival at 8am. Hairline drawn and agreed with you. Photographs. Donor shaved and numbed.
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On the day
Extraction and implantation
6 to 10 hours with breaks for lunch and rest. Local anaesthetic top-ups. Music, films, phone allowed.
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On the day
Home the same evening
Written aftercare, first-night positioning advice, medications and a direct phone number.
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After
Recovery and regrowth
Day-two in-clinic wash. Scabs off by day 14. Regrowth from three months, full result at 12 to 15 months.
End to end: Typical end-to-end: 3–6 weeks from enquiry to surgery. Final result: 12–15 months.
When it helps
When hair transplant dhi / fue is the right step.
The situations that fit hair transplant dhi / fue - and the red flag that means an urgent assessment first, not a booking.
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Male-pattern hair loss
Norwood II–VI with a stable donor and reasonable expectations - the classic hair transplant candidate.
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Female-pattern hair loss
Ludwig I–II with a viable donor - a more nuanced plan often involving PRP and topical minoxidil alongside.
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Hairline refinement
A specific rebuild of a receded hairline, done conservatively with density calibrated to your donor.
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Crown thinning
Crown transplants are technically demanding - needs a consultant surgeon experienced with swirl patterns.
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Beard and eyebrow
Small FUE or DHI cases into eyebrow or beard, with careful angle and density planning.
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Scar camouflage
Grafts into surgical scars, burn scars or cleft lip - often life-changing.
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Refinement of previous transplant
Repair of pluggy or low-density earlier work, using the remaining donor carefully.
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Red flag: unstable loss or scarring alopecia
Active alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia or unstable loss - needs medical treatment first, not a transplant.
Treatment options
A hair transplant is one part of a longer plan.
What each technique and treatment does - and how they fit together in a lifetime plan.
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FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Individual grafts punched from the donor and placed into pre-made slits - the workhorse of modern transplantation.
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DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)
FUE grafts placed with a Choi implanter pen, without pre-made slits - no shaving needed for smaller cases.
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Sapphire FUE
FUE with sapphire blades for the recipient slits - smaller channels, potentially denser packing.
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Long-hair FUE / DHI
Donor hair kept long - some patients prefer this for aesthetic reasons in short cases.
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Body hair to scalp (BHT)
Chest or beard hair to scalp - reserved for exhausted donors, with realistic expectations.
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PRP scalp
Platelet-rich plasma injections alongside surgery - supports regrowth and slows progression.
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Finasteride / minoxidil
Medical treatment to slow ongoing loss - often continued for life after transplantation.
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Consultation only
An honest discussion of whether surgery is appropriate - no obligation.
Our vetted network
A small panel of consultants, we picked them.
Consultant hair-restoration surgeons across the UK who personally perform extraction and design, in CQC-registered clinics with modern FUE and DHI equipment.
Selection criteria
How we choose every consultant in our network.
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Consultant surgeons who personally perform extraction and design (not technician-only clinics)
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ISHRS-member or equivalent qualification, with audited before-and-after portfolio
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CQC-registered UK clinics with a modern FUE micromotor and DHI implanter
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PRP, finasteride and long-term medical support offered alongside
Safety and recovery
What to expect, honestly.
A modern hair transplant is a low-risk day-case procedure with a very high satisfaction rate - when it is planned realistically. The important things to plan are the long day, the shock-loss window, and the ongoing medical support.
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Local anaesthetic
A modern hair transplant is done under local anaesthetic - no general anaesthetic, no fasting.
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Long day
Plan for 6 to 10 hours in clinic. Bring headphones, plan a light lunch, wear comfortable clothes.
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Shock loss weeks 2–6
Existing hair around the grafts may shed temporarily - the classic three- to six-week dip - before regrowth begins.
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Regrowth starts at three months
First new hairs at three months. Meaningful density at six to nine. Full result at 12 to 15 months.
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Donor is finite
You have a fixed donor pool for life. A good plan uses it wisely across your lifetime, not all on one case.
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Small risk of folliculitis
A small number of grafts can develop small red bumps in the first weeks - usually settle with warm compresses.
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Numbness
Some numbness at the donor or recipient for weeks to months - almost always resolves.
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Ongoing medical support
Finasteride, minoxidil or PRP alongside is often the difference between a stable and a deteriorating result.
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Red flags
Fever, spreading redness, unexpected pain or heavy bleeding - call the clinic the same day.
Reading your procedure note
Your operation note in four parts. Read the last one first.
Whichever consultant does the procedure, the note you receive keeps to the same shape.
A quiet reminder
Clinical language is precise and can read coldly - we translate it for you.
If you would like us to talk you through the note before your review, just ask.
- 01 Header
Areas treated and graft counts
Hairline, midscalp and crown counts, plus donor extraction map.
- 02 Technique
FUE or DHI, punch size, slit tool
Extraction technique, punch diameter, and recipient slit tool or DHI pen used.
- 03 Findings
Graft quality and hair distribution
Notes on graft quality (1s, 2s, 3s, 4s) and any donor limitations noted intraoperatively.
- 04 Impression
Expected timeline and next steps
Read this first: shock loss window, regrowth timeline and any recommended second procedure or medical support.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Hair transplantation is almost always self-pay in the UK. Scar-camouflage cases secondary to burns or surgery are occasionally considered by insurers.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about hair transplant dhi / fue.
Quick answers on FUE vs DHI, timeline, cost, insurance and medical support.
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FUE or DHI - what is the difference?
Both extract individual follicular units the same way. In FUE, small slits are made in the recipient area first, then grafts are placed. In DHI, grafts are loaded into a Choi implanter pen and inserted directly. DHI can allow no-shave in smaller cases and slightly denser packing; FUE is faster for large sessions. The result depends far more on the surgeon than the technique.
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Will I need more than one transplant?
Some patients need only one; many need two, three to five years apart, as hair loss progresses. A good plan accepts that hair loss is progressive and reserves donor for the future.
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How much does a hair transplant cost in the UK?
A private hair transplant in the UK ranges from about £3,500 for a small 800-graft case up to £12,000 or more for a large 4,000-graft two-day case. DHI is typically £1,000 to £2,000 more than FUE for the same graft count. Turkey trips are cheaper but often lack consultant continuity and UK follow-up.
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When will I see results?
Grafts shed at week three (this is normal). Regrowth begins at three months, is clearly visible at six, and reaches the final result at 12 to 15 months.
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Is a hair transplant covered by insurance?
Almost never - cosmetic hair transplantation is not covered by UK insurance. Scar-camouflage cases secondary to burns or surgery are occasionally considered.
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Should I take finasteride or minoxidil as well?
Yes, in most male-pattern cases. Finasteride slows ongoing loss and protects your investment; minoxidil supports growth. Both are discussed at your consultation.
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In practice, in the UK
Where a private UK hair transplant sits in the pathway
A stable pattern of loss, a viable donor and a realistic goal - a private UK transplant means a consultant surgeon and continuity through the 12-month regrowth.
A UK hair transplant means the named consultant designs the hairline and personally performs the extraction, in a CQC-registered clinic, with proper follow-up through the year of regrowth.
Everything runs to CQC and GMC standards; the choice is about consultant experience, realistic graft counts and the medical support you need alongside.