Short answer
How much does a hair transplant cost in London?
A hair transplant in London typically costs between about £3,200 for a fixed package and £11,900 for a large 5,000–6,000 graft session, based on clinics’ published prices checked in October 2026. The number of grafts you need is the biggest single factor, so compare the total payable for your graft count rather than headline per-graft prices.
A graft (follicular unit) is a small natural group of hairs moved from the donor area to a thinning area. Clinics price transplants either per graft or as a package for a set number of grafts.
Hair transplant prices in the UK can look confusing. One clinic quotes per graft, another sells a package, and a third won’t give a figure until you have had a consultation. This guide explains how pricing works, shows real published London prices by graft count, and lists the questions that help you compare quotes fairly.
Key takeaways
- Published London prices range from about £3,200 for a fixed package to £11,900 for a 5,000–6,000 graft session (checked October 2026).
- The number of grafts you need is the biggest single factor in the price.
- Per-graft and package prices are not directly comparable: always compare the total payable for the grafts you actually need.
- Check who performs the surgery and what aftercare is included, not just the headline price.
How much does a hair transplant cost by number of grafts?
The table below compares two London clinics’ published prices. One is on Harley Street and prices in graft bands; the other is in Fulham and sells fixed packages up to a graft limit.
| Approx. grafts | Harley Street clinic (per-graft bands) | Fulham clinic (fixed packages, total payable) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | from £3,500 | FUE up to 3,000 grafts: £3,199 DHI up to 3,000 grafts: £4,099 |
| 1,200 | £4,900 | |
| 1,800–2,500 | £5,900–£6,900 | |
| 3,500 | £7,900 | FUE up to 5,000 grafts: £3,799 DHI up to 5,000 grafts: £4,999 |
| 4,500–6,000 | £8,900–£11,900 | |
| PRP / PRF session | £500 per session | PRP during surgery included |
Sources: Westminster Medical Group, Harley Street, published price page (wmglondon.com) and FKS Clinic, Fulham, published package prices (fksclinic.co.uk), both checked 4 October 2026. Prices are the clinics’ own published figures, not quotes.
The Harley Street clinic also summarises the wider London market: smaller procedures of 500–1,200 grafts often start around £3,500–£4,500, 1,500–2,500 grafts typically cost £4,500–£7,500, and large sessions of 3,000 grafts or more commonly cost £7,500–£12,000 or more. Clinics in central London tend to sit towards the top of the range because of premises and staffing costs.
Next step
Find out what a transplant could do for you
Request a hair assessment from one vetted, CQC-registered London clinic. There is no obligation to go ahead.
Request a hair assessmentPrice per graft vs fixed packages
Per-graft pricing means you pay for the grafts actually placed, often in bands. It is transparent, but the final figure only becomes clear once a surgeon has assessed how many grafts you need.
Package pricing means a fixed price up to a graft limit, for example “up to 3,000 grafts”. It is easy to budget for, but if you only need 1,500 grafts you are effectively paying a higher rate per graft. The Fulham clinic in our table says so itself: its per-graft cost only reaches the lowest figure if the full allowance is used.
The fairest comparison is simple: ask every clinic for the total payable for the number of grafts they recommend for you, including all fees.
How many grafts will I need?
Only an examination can tell you, but as a rough guide, restoring a receding hairline often needs somewhere between 1,500 and 2,500 grafts, while covering the front, top and crown can need 4,000 or more, sometimes over two sessions. Your donor supply sets a ceiling on what is possible over your lifetime, so a good surgeon plans for future loss rather than using everything at once.
What should be included?
Packages vary. Before you compare prices, check whether each quote includes:
- The consultation (some are free, some charge a fee that is deducted if you go ahead).
- Local anaesthetic, medication and a post-operative kit.
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma), which some clinics include during surgery and others charge for (one London clinic lists £500 per session).
- Follow-up appointments during the 12-month growth phase.
- Any arrangement or booking fees.
What makes a hair transplant cost more or less?
- Graft count: the biggest factor.
- Technique: DHI usually costs more than standard FUE because implantation is slower. One clinic charges about £900–£1,200 more for DHI at the same graft limit.
- Surgeon involvement: procedures where the doctor performs more of the work personally usually cost more.
- Location: Harley Street and central London are typically more expensive than outer London.
- Unshaven procedures, which take longer, may cost more.
Why do UK prices differ from Turkey?
Overseas packages, especially in Turkey, are often much cheaper and may include hotels and transfers. Lower staff and premises costs explain much of the difference. The trade-offs to weigh are who carries out each step, how many patients are treated per day, how regulation differs, and what happens if you need help after you have flown home. In England, the clinic must be CQC-registered and the doctors GMC-registered, and follow-up is close to home.
Finance options
Some London clinics offer monthly payment plans, including interest-free options through a lender, subject to status. Finance is arranged by the clinic or lender, not by us. Make sure you know the total amount payable and whether the agreement is regulated credit.
Questions to ask before you pay a deposit
- How many grafts do you recommend for me, and what is the total price?
- Who will perform the extraction, the incisions and the implantation?
- What is your CQC registration, and what is the surgeon’s GMC number?
- What is included, and what costs extra?
- What is your policy if I need a touch-up or if growth is poor?
- How should I plan for future hair loss?
Can I have a transplant in stages?
Yes. People with extensive hair loss often have two sessions, typically at least a year apart, so the result of the first can be assessed before planning the second. Each session is priced separately, so ask for an estimate of the overall plan, not just the first procedure.
Get a personalised quote
The only way to get a reliable figure is an assessment. You can request a hair assessment through our matching service, and the clinic will explain what it needs to give you an estimate. Read more about hair transplants in London.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 3,000 grafts in the UK?
Why are some hair transplants so cheap?
Do clinics charge for a consultation?
Does the NHS pay for hair transplants?
Sources
Facts and prices in this guide come from the following sources (checked 4 October 2026):
- wmglondon.com (wmglondon.com)
- fksclinic.co.uk (fksclinic.co.uk)
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Next step
Find out what a transplant could do for you
Request a hair assessment from one vetted, CQC-registered London clinic. There is no obligation to go ahead.
Request a hair assessmentThis guide is general information, not medical advice. Suitability, graft numbers, results and cost can only be confirmed by a GMC-registered doctor after a consultation. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.