Frequently Asked Questions

Most UK cases fall between £3,000 and £9,000 depending on graft count. You receive a single itemised written quote after consultation. See our cost guide for a full breakdown.

Yes, typically spread over twelve to sixty months subject to status. Always ask for the total repayable figure rather than just the monthly amount.

No. We do not request a deposit on the day. You take the written plan away and decide in your own time.

Only in limited circumstances such as reconstruction after trauma, burns or cancer surgery. Male pattern hair loss is considered cosmetic.

The anaesthetic injections sting for a few minutes. After that the scalp is numb and the procedure is not painful. Most men describe the first night as an ache rather than pain.

Typically six to nine hours including breaks, in a single day under local anaesthetic. You are awake throughout and can eat, talk and watch something.

The donor area needs trimming. Whether the recipient area is shaved depends on graft count and technique; DHI can often be performed with limited or no shaving for smaller cases.

Most men need between 1,500 and 4,500. It depends on the area being covered, your donor density and target density. Use our graft estimator for an indicative range.

Growth starts around month four, becomes clearly visible by month eight, and reaches its final state at twelve to eighteen months.

Shedding between two and six weeks is expected and almost universal. The follicle remains in place and regrows from month four.

Seven to ten days for desk-based work. Physical or outdoor roles usually need two to three weeks.

When designed and angled properly, yes. The giveaways in poor work are hairline shape and graft angle rather than density.

The transplanted follicles come from the DHT-resistant donor zone and are permanent. Your untransplanted native hair can continue to thin, which is why medical management matters.

Stability matters more than age. Men under twenty five with rapidly advancing loss are usually advised to stabilise medically for twelve months first.

There is no upper age limit. Suitability depends on donor density and general health.

It depends on your donor area rather than your recipient area. Advanced patterns may not achieve full coverage, so a plan may prioritise the frontal third.

Regularly. If your loss is still advancing quickly or your donor supply cannot support your expectations, we will say so.

Some overseas clinics do excellent work. The practical difference is usually aftercare and who performs the surgery. See our UK versus Turkey guide for an honest comparison.

Ask who performs the extraction and implantation, whether you will meet them beforehand, what happens if growth is poor at twelve months, and what is included in the price. See our consultation questions guide.

Yes. Two or three consultations give you a basis for comparison, particularly on recommended graft numbers and hairline design.