Hair Transplantation Abroad
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Plan your hair transplant abroad with the hospital or clinic's team or care coordinator. Share your photos, discuss donor capacity, hairline design, realistic graft counts, and expected timelines, all by video, in your language, before you decide. Your transplant takes place at our verified partner hospitals and clinics across our growing European network.
Fill in a short form. The Rehealth team gets back to you on WhatsApp, usually within a few hours during office hours, with your options, prices, and next steps.
If you'd like to walk through the process yourself step by step, book a planning session from the Rehealth app →
Hair transplant abroad at a glance
Starting prices: FUE from €1,800 · DHI €2,200 · Sapphire FUE €2,200 · beard €2,000 · eyebrow €1,500
Techniques in our network: FUE, Sapphire FUE, DHI, unshaven, female, Afro and textured hair, beard and eyebrow
How long the procedure takes: Four to eight hours, according to the American Academy of Dermatology; very large sessions may continue the next day
Number of hair grafts: Estimated from your photos first, then confirmed by the hair transplant team after examining your scalp
Transplanted hair sheds: Between two and eight weeks after surgery (AAD), which is expected and not a sign of failure
When results show: Most patients see results between six and nine months; for some it takes 12 months (AAD)
Who it suits: You need enough healthy donor hair and the ability to grow hair in the thinning area (AAD)
Pricing: No standard package; the hospital prices your case, and accommodation or transfers can be included if you want them
Before you commit: Free planning call, then a video consultation with the hair transplant team who would treat you
Insurance: Hair transplants are treated as aesthetic procedures and are generally not reimbursed in the EU
Two ways to use Rehealth for your hair transplant abroad
Pick the one that fits where you are in your decision. No off-the-shelf packages, no booking pressure.
💬 Talk to us
Free · 30 secondsFor patients researching a hair transplant abroad who want to understand the options, learn the price ranges, and be directed to the right hospital or clinic.
What you do
You take the first step by writing your preliminary information in a 30-second form, so you can speak directly with the hair transplant team. If you'd like, you can also attach photos of your hair and hairline.
What happens next
The Rehealth team reaches out to you via WhatsApp as soon as possible to organize your travel and treatment planning. After the pre-assessment, you can either book an appointment with the clinic through the app, or continue on WhatsApp to discuss quotes and details.
Start Free — Talk to Us →If you'd like to walk through the process yourself step by step, book a planning session from the Rehealth app →
🩺 Get a second opinion
Paid consultationFor patients who want a licensed hair transplant specialist to review their hair loss, explain their options, and help them decide what to do next.
You'll talk to
A licensed hair transplant specialist who speaks your language
You'll receive
A structured medical second opinion on your case
Get a second opinion →Hair Transplant and Restoration Procedures Across Our Network
From standard FUE and DHI transplants to specialized female and Afro-textured hair restoration, beard and eyebrow work, and unshaven techniques for discreet recovery, our network handles the full breadth of hair restoration. Every case is assessed individually, since donor capacity, hair loss pattern, hair texture, and long-term expectations vary from patient to patient. Complementary non-surgical treatments such as PRP therapy and hair mesotherapy can be arranged alongside your transplant or as standalone maintenance.
FUE Hair Transplant
from €1,800
Follicular Unit Extraction, the standard modern technique. Individual grafts are extracted from the donor area and implanted one by one, with no linear scar.
DHI Hair Transplant
from €2,200
Direct Hair Implantation using Choi pen tools. Extraction and implantation happen almost simultaneously, allowing tighter density and precise angle control.
Sapphire FUE
from €2,200
An FUE variant using sapphire blades for the recipient site incisions, which can reduce trauma and support faster early healing.
Unshaven Hair Transplant
from €2,800
A discreet option for patients who cannot shave their head fully, useful when appearance immediately after the procedure matters.
Beard Transplant
from €2,000
Restore density in the beard, moustache, or sideburns using grafts from the donor area, with attention to natural growth direction.
Eyebrow Transplant
from €1,500
Reconstruct thin, over-plucked, or scarred eyebrows one hair at a time, matching the natural angle and shape.
Female Hair Transplant
from €2,500
Designed for female hair loss patterns (diffuse thinning at the crown or parting, receding temples) with careful diagnosis first, since not every case suits surgery. Often done unshaven or with a minimal shave.
Afro / Textured Hair Transplant
from €2,800
Specialized approach for curly, coily, and 4C hair using curved punch tools designed for the C-shaped follicle curvature under the scalp. Requires teams experienced with textured hair to protect graft survival.
💡 Prices are starting points across our network. Your final cost depends on the technique, the estimated graft count, the hospital or clinic, and your individual case. Book a free consultation call to receive a personalised, all-inclusive transparent quote.
How much does a hair transplant abroad cost, and why is it more affordable?
Hair transplants in our network are often 60 to 75 percent cheaper than equivalent procedures in the UK, the Netherlands, or Germany. Turkey is the global capital of hair transplantation, with clinics that perform thousands of cases per month using the same techniques (FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE) and equipment as top European clinics. The gap in price comes from lower operational costs, high volume, and favourable exchange rates, not from cheaper materials or less experienced teams. For now most patients travel to our partners in Turkey, with more European countries joining the network. Once you share the details of your case with us, the hospital prepares a quote for you personally, and that quote can come out above or below the starting prices below.
| Procedure | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇬🇧 UK private | Our network | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUE hair transplant (up to ~4,000 grafts) | €5,000-9,000 | €5,500-10,000 | £5,000-9,000 | from €1,800 | up to 70% |
| DHI hair transplant | €6,000-11,000 | €7,000-12,000 | – | from €2,200 | up to 70% |
| Beard transplant | €4,500-7,000 | €5,000-8,000 | – | from €2,000 | up to 65% |
Comparison figures are indicative averages for adult patients without insurance reimbursement. Hair transplants are considered aesthetic procedures and are not reimbursed by EU public or private insurers.
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Start Free — Talk to Us →How many hair grafts will I need?
This is the first question almost every patient asks, and it is the one you should be most careful with online. The number of hair grafts is what most clinics price on, which is why hair graft cost is the figure people compare first. A first estimate from clear photos is reasonable, and that is how your initial quote is prepared. But a final number promised without an examination is a sales figure, not a medical one.
The honest answer is that the graft count depends on how much donor hair you have, how far the thinning has progressed, and what you want to cover. The American Academy of Dermatology names two conditions. You need enough healthy donor hair to move, and the thinning area has to be able to grow hair. A scalp examination is how you find out whether both apply to you, and it may include blood tests or a scalp biopsy.
In our network, that number is set by the hair transplant team who would actually treat you, after they have seen your scalp. It is part of the quote they prepare for you, and you can ask them about it directly on the video call, before you commit to anything. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is clear on a related point: the person carrying out hair restoration surgery should be a physician.
On timing, the AAD puts a hair transplant at four to eight hours. If a large amount of hair is being transplanted, you may need to return for a few hours the next day.
What happens after a hair transplant, and when do you see results?
Recovery follows a set pattern. If nobody explains it in advance, the shedding phase can feel like the transplant has failed, when it is in fact a normal step.
| When | What the AAD describes |
|---|---|
| The procedure itself | Four to eight hours; a very large session may continue for a few hours the next day |
| Two to eight weeks after | The transplanted hair falls out. This is an expected part of the process |
| Around the third month | Hair may look thinner than it did before the transplant |
| Six to nine months | Most patients see results |
| Twelve months | For some patients, this is when the result is visible |
Source: American Academy of Dermatology, Hair transplant patient guidance. These are general timelines for information, not a prediction of your own result. No team can guarantee how a specific scalp will respond.
Hair loss in women: what to check before considering a transplant
Hair loss in women often follows a different pattern from male hair loss: diffuse thinning across the crown or a widening parting rather than a receding hairline. That difference matters, because the cause matters more than the technique.
The American Academy of Dermatology lists many possible causes of hair loss, and treatment depends on which one applies. Some causes respond to medical treatment and do not call for surgery at all. This is why a diagnosis comes first: a scalp examination, and where needed blood tests or a scalp biopsy, before anyone discusses grafts. A clinic that offers you a transplant without establishing the cause is skipping the step that decides whether surgery is the right answer.
Female hair transplants are available in our network, and unshaven techniques are often relevant for women who do not want their head shaved. Whether a transplant suits you is for the medical team to judge after they have examined your scalp. A good team is one that is willing to say no.
How pricing works: no standard package, an offer built around your case
Most hair transplant offers abroad are sold as a ready-made all-inclusive package: one price for the procedure, the hotel, the transfers and the aftercare. The problem is that this price is set before anyone has seen your case, so it is based on an average patient rather than on you.
We work the other way round. You share your details, we pass them to our partner hospitals, and the hospital prices your case. What that offer covers is your call: treatment only, or treatment with accommodation and airport transfers included, and in some cases flights as well. That is still a package. The difference is that it is built around what you asked for, instead of being sold off the shelf.
| Ready-made package | How Rehealth works |
|---|---|
| One price fixed in advance for an assumed case | The hospital prices your case after seeing your details |
| You speak to a sales or booking agent | You have a video consultation with the hair transplant team who would treat you |
| Graft count is part of the package tier | Graft count is a medical decision made after a scalp examination |
| The seller decides what is included | You decide: treatment only, or with accommodation and transfers included |
The starting prices on this page are the lowest prices in our network, not a quote. Your own figure can come out above or below them, and it comes from the hospital or clinic rather than from us.
Why Rehealth for a hair transplant abroad, not just any booking agency
Direct contact with the medical team
No middleman, no anonymous "consultant". You'll speak with the hospital or clinic's own medical team, the same people who plan and perform your procedure. No intermediary, no agency fee.
Free planning call before you travel
Meet the hospital or clinic's team, share your photos and hair loss pattern, get an estimated graft count, hairline design notes, and a clear quote. Depending on your case, you might speak with the doctor overseeing your procedure or with a senior care coordinator from the same team. All without committing to anything.
Verified by our advisory board
Every hospital, clinic, and hair transplant specialist in our network is reviewed and verified by our medical advisory board before joining. We don't refer patients to places we wouldn't go ourselves.
Aftercare continues at home
Stay in touch with your medical team through our app. Photo check-ins during the shedding phase, questions about growth, guidance on PRP or mesotherapy if it's part of your plan, all in one place.
EU data protection (GDPR)
Your medical photos and records stay private, encrypted, and handled according to European healthcare regulations.
Local team in Leiden, Netherlands
Not a foreign call center. Reach us by phone, WhatsApp, or email, with a real person on the other end.
Our partner hair transplant hospitals and clinics across our European network
We work with leading hospitals and specialist hair clinics across multiple European countries. This is where your hair transplant abroad actually takes place. Our current network covers Turkey and the Netherlands, with conversations underway to add partners in more countries. Every partner is selected for medical credentials, the experience of their hair transplant team, hygiene and equipment standards, and their commitment to clear, honest patient communication.
Hisar Hospital
📍 Istanbul, Turkey
An established hair transplant unit with an experienced team working across FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE techniques and a range of case types. The specifics of their approach can be discussed with the team during your planning call.
Gazi Hospital
📍 Izmir, Turkey
A hospital with an experienced hair transplant team covering FUE, DHI, and specialized procedures such as beard and eyebrow work. What's most relevant to your case can be discussed with the team during your planning call.
Central Hospital
📍 Izmir, Turkey
A multidisciplinary hospital with an established hair transplant unit alongside broader medical facilities on site. The full scope of their approach can be discussed during your planning call.
Ankara International Hospital
📍 Ankara, Turkey
A newly joined partner in the Turkish capital, with recently renovated patient rooms and an expanded clinical team. What their hair restoration work covers can be discussed during your planning call.
More hospitals and specialist hair clinics joining the network across multiple countries soon. To see every hospital and clinic we work with, download the Rehealth app →
Your hair transplant journey abroad, step by step
From sign-up to continued aftercare at home, here's how the process flows.
Sign up, free
Create your account on the web, iOS, or Android app. Three ways, one account. Takes about two minutes, no payment needed.
Choose your hospital or clinic
Browse the hair transplant hospitals and clinics in our network. The specifics of each team's approach, the techniques they use, and their experience with your particular case can be discussed directly with the specialist during your planning call.
Book your online meeting
Pick a time that suits you. The platform handles scheduling and sends reminders.
Talk it through on video
Share photos of your scalp from several angles and describe your hair loss history. Ask the hospital or clinic's team about the technique, estimated graft count, hairline design, donor capacity, recovery, and realistic timelines before committing.
Travel and have your procedure
When you're ready, the hospital or clinic's coordinator helps you plan the trip, including accommodation and airport pick-up. You arrive prepared, with the plan already agreed.
Continued aftercare at home
Stay connected with your medical team through the app. Photo check-ins during the shedding phase, growth updates at three, six, and twelve months, guidance on any add-on PRP or mesotherapy sessions. All in one place.
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Start Free — Talk to Us →What to expect during your hair transplant trip abroad
Hair transplant trips are much shorter than most medical trips, but the results take time. The procedure itself is one long day, recovery on site is short, and the real changes happen over the following six to twelve months. Here's roughly what to plan for.
Day 1, Arrival and planning
You meet the medical team in person, they review your scalp, confirm the technique, and design the hairline together with you. Photos are taken for the medical record and quick blood tests are done before the procedure.
Day 2, The procedure
The transplant typically takes six to eight hours under local anaesthesia with light sedation. You're awake, you can watch films or listen to music, and you get breaks. Most patients don't need to stay overnight in the hospital.
Days 3-4, First wash and travel clearance
The team does your first medical wash and shows you how to care for the scalp at home. Most patients can fly home three to four days after the procedure, once the team confirms the scalp is healing well.
Weeks 2-12+ and beyond, Aftercare at home
You'll go through a shedding phase between two and eight weeks after surgery, where most of the transplanted hairs fall out. This is normal. Around the third month the hair may look thinner than before, and most patients see results between six and nine months (AAD).
Before-and-after photos from our network are coming soon, as we collect consented patient cases. Until then, your medical team can share examples of their previous work directly during your planning call.
Reviews from European patients in our hair transplant network
I'd been losing hair since my late twenties and finally decided to do something about it at 36. The team was straight with me during the planning call, they told me exactly how many grafts made sense and what the hairline could realistically look like. Twelve months on, people who haven't seen me in a while just assume I've been eating better.
Hair thinning at the crown had been bothering me for years and I could never find a clinic in the Netherlands that treated women well. The doctor at Rehealth's partner clinic actually understood the pattern I was worried about and put together a plan that included a small transplant plus a course of PRP. My hair looks like mine again, just fuller.
I've never been able to grow a proper beard, especially on the cheeks. The team took the time to design something that actually suited my face rather than just filling in the gaps. Total cost, including flights and the hotel, was less than one hair clinic in Munich quoted me. Six months later I have exactly the beard I wanted.
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Start Free — Talk to Us →Frequently asked questions about hair transplants abroad
What's the difference between a free planning call and a paid second opinion?
The free planning call connects you with the hospital or clinic's team to discuss the technique, estimated graft count, hairline design, costs, and travel logistics. It is not a medical consultation. A paid second opinion connects you with a licensed doctor who reviews your case and gives you a structured medical perspective on whether a transplant is right for you at this stage, what alternatives exist, and what to realistically expect.
FUE, DHI, or Sapphire FUE, which technique is right for me?
All three are modern, well-established techniques. FUE is the standard, DHI allows tighter density and precise angle control (useful for the hairline or beard), and Sapphire FUE uses sapphire blades for the incisions, which can support faster early healing. On top of these, unshaven variations exist for discreet recovery, and specialized protocols are needed for female hair loss and for Afro or 4C textured hair (which requires curved-punch tools due to the C-shaped follicle curvature under the scalp). The right choice depends on your hair loss pattern, hair texture, donor capacity, and goals. Your medical team recommends the approach during the planning call, and you can ask why they suggest one over another.
Do you support female hair transplants and Afro or textured hair?
Yes, and this matters more than it sounds. Female hair loss usually looks different from male pattern baldness (diffuse thinning at the parting or crown rather than a receding hairline), which means the diagnosis has to come first and not every case suits surgery. Afro-textured hair has a distinct C-shaped follicle curve under the scalp, so it needs curved-punch tools and a team that has actually worked with 4C or curly hair before, otherwise the graft transection rate goes up. We select partner hospitals and clinics with genuine track records in both areas rather than pointing you at a generic clinic and hoping for the best.
Is a hair transplant abroad safe?
It can be, when you choose a verified clinic with an experienced team. Every hospital, clinic, and hair transplant specialist in our network is reviewed and verified by our medical advisory board before joining. Partners follow international hygiene standards and evidence-based protocols. The risks of hair transplants abroad come mostly from booking through unverified channels, "ultra-cheap" packages that hide corner-cutting, and clinics that push very high graft counts to justify their prices. Most current patients travel to our partners in Turkey, where hair transplantation is a well-established medical field.
How many grafts do I need?
The graft count depends on the area you want to cover, the density you want to achieve, and how much your donor area can safely provide. A receding hairline might need 1,500 to 2,500 grafts, a full crown coverage 3,000 to 4,000, and a large restoration up to 5,000+ in one session. Be careful of clinics that always quote maximum numbers regardless of your case. The planning call gives you an honest estimate based on your photos and donor capacity.
When will I see results?
Between two and eight weeks after surgery, most of the transplanted hairs fall out. The American Academy of Dermatology describes this shedding phase as an expected part of the process, not a sign that the transplant failed. Around the third month the hair may look thinner than it did before. Most patients see results between six and nine months, and for some patients it takes 12 months.
How long do I need to stay abroad for a hair transplant?
Plan on three to four days on site for most cases. Day one is arrival and planning, day two is the procedure itself, day three includes the first medical wash and rest, and day four is usually when you fly home. You don't need weeks abroad. The real recovery happens quietly, at home, over the following months.
Will my insurance cover any of this?
Hair transplants are considered aesthetic procedures and are not reimbursed by public or private insurers in the EU. The rare exceptions are reconstructive cases such as restoration after burns, accident scars, or specific medical conditions, and even then coverage is decided case by case. Contact your insurer before you travel if you think your case might qualify.
Can I combine a hair transplant with a beard or eyebrow transplant?
Yes, provided your donor area has enough capacity to cover both. Combining is common, since you're already travelling and undergoing one procedure. Whether it's realistic in your case is a decision the medical team makes during planning, based on donor capacity and expected results in each area.
Will I have a visible scar in the donor area?
Modern FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE techniques don't leave a linear scar. Instead they leave many tiny dot-shaped healing points that fade over time and are usually not visible with hair at 3-4mm length or longer. If you keep your hair very short (shaved close), some dots can remain faintly visible. This is one of the things to discuss with the medical team before you decide.
What if I'm told I'm not a good candidate?
Not everyone is a good candidate for a hair transplant right now. Very active hair loss without stabilisation, insufficient donor capacity, or certain scalp conditions can mean a transplant will disappoint you or make things worse. A responsible team will tell you honestly, and may recommend PRP, mesotherapy, medication, or simply waiting and reassessing. That kind of honesty is exactly what our verification process is designed to filter for.
How much does a hair transplant abroad cost?
Prices start from €1,800 for FUE and depend mainly on the number of grafts you need, the technique (FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE), and the clinic. Most patients pay a single all-inclusive price covering the procedure, medication, and aftercare. Book a free planning call to get a graft estimate and an exact quote based on photos of your hair.
Is a hair transplant permanent?
Yes. Transplanted follicles are taken from the donor area (usually the back of the head), which is genetically resistant to hair loss, so they keep growing for life. Existing non-transplanted hair can still thin over time, which is why some patients combine the transplant with PRP or medication to protect it.
Does a hair transplant hurt?
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so you don't feel pain during it. Most patients describe only mild discomfort in the first days afterwards, easily managed with the painkillers provided. You stay awake and can listen to music or watch films during the session.
Will the result look natural?
Yes, when the hairline is designed well and the grafts are placed at the correct angle and density. Modern FUE and DHI leave no linear scar and follow your natural growth direction. Ask to see the surgeon's before-and-after cases during your planning call.
Medical sources
General medical information on this page, including the timeline after surgery and the conditions that make someone a candidate, follows patient guidance from the American Academy of Dermatology and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Prices, techniques and network details come from our partner hospitals and clinics.
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): Hair transplant · Hair Loss Resource Center
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS): Hair transplant surgery
- MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine): Hair Problems and Hair Loss
This content was reviewed by the Rehealth Medical Advisory Board. Last reviewed: 1 August 2026.
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