Is hair transplantation expensive? How much does it generally cost?
Mar 22, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
Generally speaking, for patients with severe hair loss, the cost is usually high. However, for those with mild hair loss, the cost is typically not expensive. The price usually ranges from 8,000 to 50,000 yuan, depending on various factors including hair transplant technique, the number of hair follicle units, follicle quality, hair density, post-operative care, and additional fees. A detailed analysis is as follows:
Generally speaking, for patients with severe hair loss, the cost is usually high. However, for those with mild hair loss, the cost is typically not expensive. The usual price range is between ¥8,000 and ¥50,000. Specific pricing is influenced by several factors, including hair transplantation technique, number of hair follicle units, follicle quality, hair density, post-operative care, and additional fees. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Is it expensive?
If the patient suffers from severe hair loss—for example, androgenetic alopecia at stage five or higher—they may require the transplantation of 3,000–5,000 hair follicle units. Based on general pricing and using scar-free hair transplantation techniques, the total cost could reach ¥30,000–50,000, which is relatively expensive for most average consumers. However, if the patient has mild hair loss and does not require the transplantation of many follicles, the total cost is generally between ¥8,000 and ¥12,000, which is considered affordable.
2. Price Analysis
1) Hair Transplantation Technique: Different hair transplantation techniques vary in price. Micro-needle hair transplantation is favored for its precision, minimal trauma, and rapid recovery, with prices ranging from ¥3,000 to ¥50,000. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), which uses a scar-free extraction method to harvest follicular units individually, is suitable for various types of hair loss and typically costs between ¥8,000 and ¥15,000. Scar-free Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), suitable for large areas of hair loss, involves removing a strip of scalp to harvest follicular units, with prices varying depending on the complexity of the surgery, generally between ¥10,000 and ¥30,000.
2) Number of Follicular Units: Hair transplant prices are typically calculated based on the number of follicular units transplanted. The more follicular units required, the higher the cost. For example, the price for transplanting 1,000 follicular units is likely to be lower than that for 2,000 units. However, the overall price usually ranges between ¥20,000 and ¥40,000.
3) Follicle Quality: High-quality follicle sources typically cost more, but they also offer higher survival rates after transplantation. Additionally, if the patient's own follicle resources are limited or of poor quality, a more complex surgical plan may be required, such as follicle cultivation, which increases the cost to between ¥18,000 and ¥40,000. If the patient's follicle quality is good, the cost may range between ¥12,000 and ¥18,000.
4) Hair Density: If fewer follicular units are planted, resulting in lower density, the overall cost will be lower, typically between ¥8,000 and ¥20,000. However, if higher density is required, the cost will be correspondingly higher, usually between ¥30,000 and ¥50,000.
5) Post-Operative Care and Additional Fees: Post-operative care and other additional fees are also important factors to consider. Some clinics may offer comprehensive packages that include post-operative care, generally priced between ¥20,000 and ¥26,000. Others may charge separately for post-operative care, typically between ¥8,000 and ¥12,000. Therefore, when choosing a hair transplant clinic, it is important to fully understand the details of post-operative care and any additional fees involved.
When considering hair transplant surgery, decisions should be made based on a comprehensive evaluation of personal circumstances, hospital credentials, surgeon experience, and cost factors.
