The five primary cost drivers
1. Graft count — The largest single driver. A 3,000-graft session requires significantly more surgical time, consumables and technical precision than a 1,500-graft session. Graft count is determined by Norwood stage, scalp size and target density — assessed at trichoscopy consultation.
2. Technique — FUE and DHI are priced identically per graft count at Hairmedico. At other clinics, DHI sometimes carries a premium for instrument cost and longer procedure time.
3. Surgeon involvement — Surgeon-led procedures are more expensive than technician-run procedures. This price differential is the most important quality signal in the market.
4. Package inclusions — Hotel quality, PRP inclusion, follow-up programme and aftercare kit all affect the all-in price meaningfully.
5. Clinique positioning — Premium clinics operate at higher overhead and correspondingly higher price points, reflecting surgeon quality, facility standards and clinical governance model.
Graft estimate by Norwood stage
| Norwood Stage | Typical grafts | Hairmedico all-inclusive |
|---|---|---|
| I–II | 500–1,200 | On request |
| III | 1,500–2,500 | On request |
| IV | 2,500–3,500 | On request |
| V | 3,000–4,500 | On request |
| VI | 4,000–5,500 | €3,400+ (may be 2-session) |
How to get your accurate estimate
Free preliminary estimate available within 24 hours via WhatsApp. Send 3 photographs: front (hairline), top (crown), back (donor zone). Dr. Arslan's team provides graft estimate, technique recommendation and package pricing. No commitment required. This is a clinical assessment, not a sales process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hairmedico all-inclusive packages start from price on request for 2,000–3,500 grafts. This includes surgery by Dr. Arslan, 5-star hotel (2 nights), VIP transfers, PRP, LOREW Paris aftercare kit and 12-month follow-up. No hidden fees.
The cost difference is structural, not a quality indicator. Istanbul clinic operating costs, staff salaries and consumable procurement are a fraction of UK or US equivalents. The surgery, technique and instruments are identical. The overhead is lower.
Not if 'cheap' means technician-led, multi-patient operations. A failed or poor-quality cheap transplant costs more to correct than a quality procedure costs upfront — and may permanently deplete donor supply. Good value (surgeon-led, all-inclusive, price on request) is different from cheap.
Chirurgie by Dr. Arslan Musbeh personally, 5-star hotel (2 nights), VIP airport-clinic-hotel transfers, PRP session, LOREW Paris aftercare kit, first wash at clinic (Day 2), and 12-month WhatsApp follow-up with monthly photograph review. One price, no additions.
A comparable 3,000-graft all-inclusive procedure at Hairmedico costs ~EUR 2,200. UK equivalent: GBP 9,000–14,000. US equivalent: USD 14,000–22,000. A UK patient's total including return flights is approximately GBP 2,400, saving GBP 6,500–12,000.
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- Onda M et al. Follicular unit extraction: a systematic review. J Plastic & Aesthetic Chirurgie. 2020. doi.org
- NHS. Hair loss — overview. National Health Service UK. 2023. nhs.uk
- MedlinePlus NIH. Hair transplantation — clinical overview. U.S. National Library of Medicine. 2024. medlineplus.gov
- Bernstein RM. Follicular unit transplantation. Dermatologic Cliniques. 2013. doi.org
All references are peer-reviewed medical literature or official health authority publications. No commercial sources included.
Dr. Arslan Musbeh
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- ✓ Ministry of Health accredited
- ✓ 17+ years · 3,000+ cases
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