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Everything you need to know about hair loss and hair transplantation
From the causes of hair loss, through documented non-surgical treatments, to the choice of method, clinic and correct aftercare. Professionally grounded knowledge, gathered in one place.
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Your journey, step by step
From first contact to the final result. A typical process looks like this:
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Step 1
Free assessment
You send photographs and information; we assess your situation against fixed criteria and reply on WhatsApp.
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Step 2
Plan & method
Together we establish the Norwood stage (how far the pattern has progressed), the number of grafts needed, and the right method (FUE, DHI or FUT).
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Step 3
The day of surgery
The procedure itself typically takes 6-8 hours under local anaesthesia, usually in a single day.
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Step 4
The first 10 days
Gentle medical washing, crust management and medication according to the clinic's protocol.
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Step 5
The growth phase
Shock loss in month 1, new growth from month 3-4, clear density around month 6.
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Step 6
Final result
80-90% after 10-12 months; the crown can take up to 15 months.
Price & finances
What does a hair transplant cost?
The price depends on the graft count, the method and the clinic. Below is an indicative overview, always get a concrete assessment.
Number of grafts
The price is typically set per graft or as a package. More grafts = a higher total price, but a lower price per graft.
Method
DHI is often more expensive per graft than standard FUE because of the higher precision and staffing required.
Clinic & country
Choose on documented quality, not on the lowest price, this is your hair for the rest of your life.
Indicative prices: Turkey vs. the Nordics & the West
| Country | Indicative price |
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| Turkey | €2 500-5 500 |
| Denmark | €8 000-15 000 |
| Finland | €7 000-13 000 |
| Sweden | €7 000-14 000 |
| USA | €14 000-25 000 |
| Australia | €9 000-20 000 |
| Canada | €7 000-15 000 |
| Mexico | €6 000-12 000 |
Indicative prices for a complete treatment; they vary with graft count, method and clinic. The price difference is the main reason many people travel, but always choose on documented quality, not on price alone. Some foreign prices are all inclusive (treatment, hotel and transport), while others cover only the procedure itself, so always compare what is included.
We deliberately do not state fixed prices, they vary too much between clinics and countries. Get a concrete, no-obligation assessment for your particular situation.
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Knowledge hub
Knowledge hub, from cause to result
Causes of hair loss
A thorough review of the causes of hair loss: androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, nutrition, hormones, medication and correct diagnosis.
Read more →Non-surgical treatment
Evidence-based guide to non-surgical treatment of hair loss: Finasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, vitamins, LLLT, with dosages and effectiveness scores.
Read more →Hair transplant methods
The most thorough guide to the methods behind a hair transplant: FUE, DHI, FUT and Sapphire, step by step with drawings, pros, cons and which suits you.
Read more →Choose the right clinic
Structured guide to clinic selection: ISHRS, MOH and ISO certification, patient load, permanent staff and more.
Read more →Aftercare
Complete aftercare guide: medical and natural aftercare, the first 10 days day by day, month-by-month growth timeline and lifestyle restrictions.
Read more →Longevity
Is a hair transplant permanent? On the durability of donor hair, protecting existing hair, future hair loss and maintenance year after year.
Read more →Am I a candidate?
A clear, honest guide to hair transplant candidacy: age and stability, medical conditions, donor hair, scalp health, and when to wait.
Read more →Hair types: overview
Does hair type or ethnicity affect a hair transplant? Curly, Afro-textured, Asian, fine and coarse hair: transection risk and coverage per graft.
Read more →Other treatments
Other transplant treatments
Transplant procedures for specific areas and patient groups.
Hair transplant for women
Hair transplants for women: when are they relevant? Understand the causes of hair loss in women, and book a free, confidential hair analysis from home.
Read more →Beard transplant
A beard transplant with FUE fills in a patchy beard with your own hair, near-permanently. The method, the number of grafts and what the price depends on.
Read more →Eyebrow transplant
An eyebrow transplant rebuilds thin, over-plucked or scarred brows with single-hair grafts from your scalp. See the technique, graft numbers, healing and cost.
Read more →Why us
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Myths & facts
80 myths about hair loss and hair transplantation, and what is actually true
There are a huge number of myths about hair transplantation, hair loss, FUE, DHI, Finasteride and prices. Here we separate myth from documented fact, so that you can make an informed choice.
Myth
A hair transplant always looks artificial.
Fact
A modern FUE hair transplant performed by an experienced surgeon gives a completely natural result, because the hairline is designed with soft irregularities and correct angles.
Myth
Hair transplantation is only for men.
Fact
Hair transplantation for women is also possible with a stable pattern and an unaffected donor area, but it always requires a thorough assessment first.
Myth
The transplanted hair falls out again after a couple of years.
Fact
The hair is taken from the donor area at the back of the head, which is resistant to DHT, so the transplanted hair is in principle permanent.
Myth
A hair transplant stops all future hair loss.
Fact
No, a hair transplant moves hair, but it does not stop hereditary hair loss in your own hair. That is why Finasteride or Minoxidil is often recommended alongside.
Myth
FUE and DHI are two completely different operations.
Fact
FUE describes the extraction of grafts, and DHI describes the placement. Most DHI treatments use FUE precisely in order to harvest the hairs.
Myth
More grafts always give a better result.
Fact
Graft survival and natural placement matter more than the number of grafts. Aggressive harvesting can lower survival and damage the donor area.
Myth
A hair transplant hurts a great deal.
Fact
The procedure itself takes place under local anaesthesia and is largely painless. Most people experience only mild tenderness for a few days afterwards.
Myth
You cannot tell hereditary and temporary hair loss apart.
Fact
Hereditary hair loss is gradual and patterned, while temporary hair loss such as telogen effluvium is diffuse and sudden. A specialist can distinguish them with trichoscopy.
Myth
Baldness always comes from your mother's father.
Fact
Hereditary hair loss is inherited from both sides of the family, not only from the maternal grandfather. Your overall genetic predisposition determines the risk.
