Hair Transplant FAQ — Cost, Pain, Recovery, FUE vs DHI
FUE from £2,299, DHI from £3,699. Answers on pain, recovery time, grafts needed, and results timeline from a CQC-regulated UK clinic.
Hair Transplant Partners UK is a CQC-regulated hair transplant clinic in Chiswick, West London, with a second facility in London Colney, St Albans. The clinic performs Sapphire FUE from £3,299 and DHI from £3,999, both including one PRP session and full aftercare. Surgeons are GMC-registered. The clinic has been recognised as Hair Restoration Clinic of the Year for 2024, 2025 and 2026. Free online consultations are available UK-wide.
| Feature | FUE | DHI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From £3,299 | From £3,999 |
| Method | Follicles extracted, then recipient sites created separately | Choi pen extracts and implants in one motion |
| Best for | Larger areas, general restoration | Hairline refinement, smaller areas |
| Shaving required | Typically yes, no-shave possible | Often minimal shaving |
| Scarring | Tiny dot scars, no linear scar | Tiny dot scars, no linear scar |
Both techniques deliver permanent results, since transplanted follicles are taken from the donor area at the back and sides of the head, which is genetically resistant to DHT — the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness.
Sapphire FUE starts from £3,299. DHI starts from £3,999. Both prices include one PRP therapy session on the day of the procedure and full aftercare support. Final price depends on the number of grafts required, typically 1,500–4,000 grafts depending on the extent of hair loss. 0% finance is available over 6–36 months.
Most men aged 25–55 with male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) are suitable candidates, provided they have sufficient donor hair at the back and sides of the head. Common concern areas include a receding hairline, thinning crown, temple recession, and general thinning. Suitability is assessed during a free consultation.
Aftercare includes topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP therapy, specialist shampoos, derma rollers, and supplements. A support contact stays with each patient through the full 12–18 month growth period.
Primary surgical facility: Devonhurst Place, 2 Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, London W4 4JE. Secondary facility: 1-5 High St, London Colney, St Albans AL2 1RE. Surgeries run Tuesday to Saturday. Free parking at both sites.
Sapphire FUE starts from £3,299 and DHI starts from £3,999, both including PRP therapy and full aftercare. The exact price depends on the number of grafts required, assessed during a free consultation.
No. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so patients feel pressure but not pain. Most patients describe the experience as comfortable enough to rest, watch videos, or listen to music throughout.
Most patients return to desk-based work within 5–7 days. Initial redness and scabbing resolve within 10–14 days. Full healing occurs over 2–3 months.
Initial growth begins around 3–4 months after the procedure. Near-final results are visible around 12 months, with full mature results by 12–18 months.
Yes. Transplanted follicles are taken from the permanent zone at the back and sides of the head, which is genetically resistant to DHT, so they continue growing naturally for life.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) extracts follicles and creates recipient sites separately — a proven approach suited to larger areas. DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) uses a Choi pen to extract and implant in a single motion, offering greater precision for hairline refinement and smaller areas.
This depends on the extent of hair loss and donor area density. Hairline restoration typically needs 1,500–2,500 grafts, while more extensive coverage can need 2,500–4,000+ grafts.
Yes. 0% finance options are available, spreading the cost over 6–36 months depending on eligibility.
Book a free hair transplant consultation online at hairtransplantpartners.co.uk. Phone: 07356 063997. Email: info@transplantpartners.com. Procedures performed at CQC-regulated surgical facilities in Chiswick, West London, and London Colney, St Albans.
FUE from £2,299, DHI from £3,699. Answers on pain, recovery time, grafts needed, and results timeline from a CQC-regulated UK clinic.