How much does a hair transplant cost in the UK?

Sapphire FUE starts from £3,299 and DHI starts from £3,999, both including PRP on the day and full aftercare. Your exact plan is confirmed during a free online consultation.

Is a hair transplant painful?

The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic. The numbing injections at the start can be uncomfortable, and most patients describe feeling pressure rather than pain afterwards. Experiences vary from person to person.

How long is recovery after a hair transplant?

Most patients return to desk-based work within 5–7 days. Initial redness and scabbing usually resolve within 10–14 days.

When will I see hair transplant results?

Initial growth typically begins around 3–4 months after the procedure, with full results usually seen at 12–18 months. Individual results vary.

What's the difference between FUE and DHI?

FUE extracts follicles and creates recipient sites separately, suited to larger areas. DHI uses a Choi pen to implant grafts directly, offering precision for hairline work. Your surgeon will recommend the right technique for you.

How many grafts will I need for a hair transplant?

This depends on the extent of hair loss and your donor area. Up to 4,000 grafts can be included in one procedure, and your surgeon will advise what is safe and appropriate for you.

Who performs the surgery?

Hair Transplant Partners UK coordinates your care. Surgery is performed by GMC-registered surgeons at our partner clinic in Chiswick, London.

How many patients are treated per day?

One. Only one surgery is performed per day, so the surgeon and team stay with you from start to finish.

Is a UK hair transplant much more expensive than Turkey?

Turkey packages are cheaper on paper, but once flights, hotel, time off work and aftercare are added the gap is often small. Sapphire FUE with us starts from £3,299 for up to 4,000 grafts, with PRP and full aftercare included. See the full comparison at hairtransplantpartners.co.uk/HairTransplantCostUKvsTurkey.

DHI Hair Transplant Cost London (2026)

London DHI prices at a glance

Option	Typical price
Hair Transplant Partners UK, DHI up to 4,000 grafts	from £3,999
Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinics, DHI	from £4,000, average ~£6,000
UK average, 1,500-graft FUE (Wimpole survey)	£4,820
Full UK range for hair transplants (NHS)	£1,000 to £30,000

Competitor prices are as published on their websites in October 2026 and may change.

What drives the price of DHI

Number of grafts

The biggest driver. Most clinics price per graft or in graft bands. Our price covers up to 4,000 grafts, with extra grafts on the day at no extra cost.

The DHI technique itself

Each graft is loaded into a Choi implanter pen and placed directly, without pre-made channels. It is slower per graft than FUE, so it takes more surgical time.

Who does the work

Surgeon-led procedures cost more than those carried out mostly by technicians.

Patients per day

Clinics running one surgery per day give your case the full day. High-volume clinics can charge less per procedure.

Shaving

Unshaven or partially shaven DHI takes longer and usually costs more.

What is included

Check whether PRP, medication, aftercare and follow-ups are in the price or charged on top.

DHI or Sapphire FUE?

DHI suits hairline design, smaller areas and patients who want to keep their hair longer around the treated area. Sapphire FUE suits larger areas that need higher graft numbers, and costs less. Both give permanent, natural results.

Sapphire FUE starts from £3,299. DHI starts from £3,999. Your consultation will recommend one based on your hair loss pattern and donor area.

What is included in our DHI price

Free online consultation and graft estimate
DHI by a GMC-registered surgeon, one surgery per day
Up to 4,000 grafts, with extra grafts on the day at no extra cost
PRP session on the day
Full aftercare through the 12 to 18 month growth period
Complimentary meal, and travel and hotel support if you come from outside London

Our partner clinic was named Hair Restoration Clinic of the Year in the Prestige Awards 2024 and 2025 and the Diamond Distinction Awards 2026.

Get your exact DHI price

Book a free online consultation. You get an honest graft estimate, a method recommendation and a written price, with no obligation.

Book free consultation Free graft estimate 07356 063997

FAQs: DHI hair transplant cost in London

How much does a DHI hair transplant cost in London?

London DHI prices usually run from about £4,000 to £10,000 or more. Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinics list DHI from £4,000 with an average around £6,000. With us, DHI starts from £3,999 for up to 4,000 grafts, including PRP and full aftercare.

Is DHI more expensive than FUE?

Usually yes, by around £500 to £1,000, because the implanter pen technique takes more time per graft. With us, Sapphire FUE starts from £3,299 and DHI from £3,999.

Is DHI worth the extra cost?

For hairline work and patients who want minimal shaving, often yes, since DHI gives tight control over angle and direction. For large areas needing high graft numbers, Sapphire FUE is often the better choice. Your consultation will give a clear recommendation.

How many grafts are included in your DHI price?

Up to 4,000 grafts, with extra grafts on the day at no extra cost.

Can I pay for a DHI hair transplant monthly?

Payment options are available. See the payment plans page or ask during your free consultation.

Where is the DHI procedure performed?

At our partner clinic in Chiswick, West London, by GMC-registered surgeons. Only one surgery is performed per day.

Sources

Last updated 12 October 2026.

DHI Hair Transplant Cost in London (2026)