Hair Transplants for Cardiff Patients with My Hair UK
The cost of a hair transplant for Cardiff patients starts with a tailored plan for a permanent, natural-looking FUE result. We understand that hair loss isn’t just about appearance, it can affect how you feel day-to-day. Whether you’re dealing with male pattern baldness, thinning hair, or a receding hairline, you’ll get an individual package tailored to restore what you have lost.
Whether you’re based in Cathays, Roath, Pontcanna or Penylan, book a free consultation in-person or by video call with our trichology team for a tailored treatment plan and personalised quote.
Why Choose A Hair Transplant?
For many patients, a hair transplant is the first lasting solution they’ve found, and it’s the only medical procedure that delivers permanent regrowth in balding or thinned areas. It works by moving healthy follicles from the back and sides of the scalp, where hair is genetically resistant to thinning, into the areas that need coverage. Once the transplanted follicles settle in, they can potentially keep growing for the rest of your life.
The Cost of a Hair Transplant in Cardiff
For Cardiff patients, a hair transplant costs £2,499 to £4,899, 5☆ all-inclusive, covering GMC-registered surgeons and CQC-registered clinics with nothing added on the day. The number of grafts you need decides your price, agreed once a surgeon has reviewed your case. Below, we break down what shapes it.
The prices above are fixed and identical across all our clinics. Compare every session size in the complete UK cost guide.
How Much Does a Hair Transplant Cost in Cardiff?
A hair transplant is widely quoted at £3,000 to £10,000 by clinics across Wales. At My Hair UK the price is fixed, from £2,499 for 500 grafts to £4,899 for 3,500 grafts, and it is the same for Cardiff patients as everywhere else in the UK, because we price by graft count rather than by city. The table below sets both side by side.
| Grafts | My Hair UK Price | Widely quoted locally | Typical case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 grafts | £2,499 | £3,000 to £3,500 | Minor temple points or a hairline touch-up |
| 1,000 grafts | £2,899 | £4,000 to £4,500 | Temple recession or a small crown patch |
| 1,500 grafts | £3,299 | £4,500 to £5,000 | An early receding hairline and temples |
| 2,000 grafts | £3,699 | £5,500 to £6,000 | Midsized hairline and temple restoration |
| 2,500 grafts | £4,099 | £6,000 to £6,500 | Comprehensive hairline plus mid-scalp |
| 3,000 grafts | £4,499 | £6,500 to £7,000 | Extensive frontal and mid-scalp |
| 3,500 grafts | £4,899 | Rarely offered in one session | Our maximum in a single session |
| 4,000 grafts | £7,398 total | £9,500 to £10,000 | Extensive loss, planned across two sessions |
| 5,000 grafts | £8,198 total | £11,000 to £12,000 | Advanced loss, front and crown, two sessions |
| 6,000 grafts | £8,998 total | £12,000 or more | Our largest planned restoration, two sessions |
Comparison figures are published prices from clinics operating in Wales, collected August 2026. They are shown for context and are not our quotes. Our price includes the consultation, the surgeon-led procedure, post-operative medication, your aftercare kit and in-person follow-up, with nothing added on the day.
Rows up to 3,500 grafts are a single session, and 3,500 is our maximum in one sitting. Anything above that is planned as two sessions at least six months apart to protect the donor area, so the prices shown for 4,000 grafts and above are the combined total for both.
Factors Affecting Hair Transplant Costs
Number of Grafts Needed
The number of grafts you need is what determines the cost. Our packages run from 500 to 3,500 grafts, but most patients sit in the 1,500–3,000 range. A mid-level hairline restoration back to the central vertex may be 2,000–2,500 grafts; more significant hair loss might need 3,500+ grafts or surgery split across two sessions. More grafts mean a longer surgical day and a higher tier package.
Extent of Hair Loss
Your graft count is driven by where you sit on the Norwood scale, the standard clinical grading for male pattern baldness. Early recession at the temples requires far fewer grafts than a Norwood VI with widespread crown loss. Consultation includes a donor-area density assessment to confirm how many grafts can realistically be harvested. This is a check some clinics skip.
Hair Type and Texture
The surgeons work with the full range of hair types and textures. Coarser hair delivers better hair transplant coverage per graft than fine hair, so a patient with thick hair can often reach the same visual density with fewer grafts. Afro-textured and curly hair call for surgeons with specific experience, because follicle shape and curl angle change the extraction technique. We’ll cover this in your consultation.
Surgeon Expertise
Choosing the right surgeon is one of the more important calls you’ll make. Every one of the clinics’ surgeons is GMC-registered and has personally completed more than 1,000 FUE hair transplant procedures. These figures are per surgeon, not added up across the whole team. Natural-looking results come from surgeon skill, not machines. How the hairline is designed, the angle each follicle sits at, and how the donor area is preserved all matter more than equipment. That’s why the surgical team places each graft by hand rather than using automated systems
How Many Grafts Will I Need?
Graft count is what sets your price, and it follows your stage of hair loss on the Norwood scale. These are guide figures; your own number is confirmed at a free in-person consultation with the surgeon who would carry out your procedure.
| Norwood stage | Typical pattern | Grafts usually needed | Typical cost with My Hair UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Slight recession, no visible thinning | Often none; up to 1,000 if suitable | Monitoring or medication first |
| Stage 2 | Temple recession, mature hairline | 1,000 to 1,500 | £2,899 to £3,299 |
| Stage 3 | Deeper recession at the temples | 2,000 to 2,500 | £3,699 to £4,099 |
| Stage 3 vertex | Recession plus thinning at the crown | 2,500 to 3,500 | £4,099 to £4,899 |
| Stage 4 | Significant frontal loss, larger crown | 3,000 to 4,000 | £4,499 to £4,899, may need two |
| Stage 5 | Front and crown grow, band narrows | 4,000 to 5,000, often two sessions | £4,899 to £8,198 |
| Stage 6 | One large area of loss | 5,000 to 6,000, two sessions | £8,198 to £8,998 in total |
| Stage 7 | Only a horseshoe at back and sides | Demand exceeds donor supply | Usually not suitable |
The honest constraint behind these figures is your donor area, which can typically supply 6,000 to 7,000 grafts across a lifetime. That is why we cap a single session at 3,500 grafts, and why advanced loss cannot always be fully restored. For every session size, cost per graft and a full breakdown of what is included, see our UK hair transplant cost guide.
What to Expect at Your Consultation
Your hair transplant consultation is free and there is no obligation to book. It takes around 45 minutes and gives you the information you need to decide in your own time. Here’s what happens:
Medical history
We take a brief medical history: current medications, previous surgeries, conditions that affect healing, and whether you’ve already spoken to your GP about hair loss.
Scalp assessment
A specialist examines your scalp under magnification, grades your hair loss on the Norwood scale (for men) or Ludwig scale (for women), and checks the density of your donor area.
Goal discussion & plan
We talk through what you want a transplant to achieve. You’ll get a graft count estimate and a tier price based on the clinical assessment. There are no surprise add-ons on surgery day.
Meet the surgeon
You can meet the GMC-registered surgeon who would perform your procedure. They answer technical questions directly.
No pressure to decide
You’ll leave with a tailored treatment plan, a personalised quote, and time to think it over. Most patients take a few weeks before booking.
Why Choose My Hair UK
Here’s what makes My Hair UK different:
• Regulated UK medical standards. GMC-registered surgeons, CQC-registered clinics. Every surgeon is listed on the GMC register and personally accountable for their work.
• Transparent, all-inclusive pricing. The tier package you sit in covers your hair transplant consultation, surgery, and aftercare. No hidden costs and no surgery-day add-ons.
• You meet your surgeon before surgery. Unlike many Turkey clinics (and some UK providers), you’ll know who is performing your procedure at consultation, and you’ll see them again on the day.
• Specialist experience with Afro-textured and women’s hair. Follicle shape and curl angle affect extraction technique. The surgical team has specific experience in Afro-Caribbean hair transplants and women’s hair transplants.
• Straightforward travel from Cardiff. Cardiff Central to the London clinic is around 2 hours direct to London Paddington, then the Underground to Kenton, Manchester is around 3 hours 15 minutes via Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly. See the Travel section below for details.
The gold standard of hair transplants, minimally invasive, no scarring and fantastic results
Our pioneering method can thicken hair and bring forward hairlines
We have highly skilled surgeons who specialise in Afro Caribbean hair types
Thickening and reshaping your beard can redefine the lines of your face
An especially skilled procedure that can reshape and fill out thin or over plucked eyebrows
Alternative Treatments
Our extensive range of non-surgical treatments that can boost hair growth and reduce thinning
Recovery and Results Timeline
Recovery is mostly straightforward, with detailed aftercare guidance from the team to lean on at each stage. It’s faster than older hair transplant techniques, though the final result still takes time. A summary is below:
• First 24 hours after: Expect mild swelling and tightness.
• Week 1: The donor and recipient areas scab naturally. No scratching, no heavy lifting.
• Weeks 2–3: Transplanted hair sheds. This is normal. The follicle stays in place while the shaft falls out before it regrows.
• Month 3: New growth emerges from the transplanted follicles.
• Month 6: Visible thickening.
• Months 9–12: Full density and final result.
More detail on each phase, including washing routines, sleeping advice, exercise limits and medication, lives in our detailed recovery guide.
What's Included In The Price?
All-inclusive at My Hair UK means one price covers the whole journey, from first consultation through to your final follow-up, with nothing extra added on the day. Your tier package takes in every stage of treatment, and there is no consultation fee. Here’s what that price covers:
• Initial consultation: a specialist assesses your hair loss, takes your medical history and builds a treatment plan tailored to you
• FUE hair transplant: the procedure itself, covering local anaesthetic, how the donor area is preserved and follicle placement
• Post-operative aftercare: written recovery instructions, scheduled follow-ups and a direct line to the clinic for anything that comes up during recovery
• Named GMC-registered surgeon: you’ll know in advance exactly who is performing your procedure
The Benefits of FUE Hair Transplants
• No linear scar. FUE leaves tiny individual marks in the donor area that heal quickly and aren’t visible under normal-length hair. FUT (strip surgery) leaves a visible line across the back of the head.
• Faster recovery. There are no stitches and no sutures to come out. Desk-based work is usually fine within a week.
• Precision for hairlines. Placing follicles individually lets surgeons replicate the natural single-hair density at the front hairline. Strip surgery struggles to match this consistently.
• Suitable for shorter hairstyles. With no linear scar, FUE patients can wear their hair short without exposing a scar line.
For technical depth, see our full FUE breakdown.
The Surgical Team
The surgical team is what makes the difference on the day. The clinics’ five surgeons are all GMC-registered, with a minimum of 1,000 FUE hair transplant procedures each to their name. Between them the team handles complex cases, including Afro-textured and women’s hair transplants, hairline design and lowering, and revision work.
Manchester Clinic
Dr Masood Munir - GMC: 6122581
8+ years’ direct hair transplant experience, 1,400+ hair transplant surgeries. Beard and Afro hair specialist.
Dr Haider Gillani - GMC: 8030796
1,000+ procedures, with specific expertise in complex cases requiring detailed anatomical understanding.
London (Harrow) clinic
Dr Mahdi Alosert - GMC: 6168297
20+ years’ clinical experience. Specialist in Afro-Caribbean hair and hairline lowering.
Dr Shuaib Mir - GMC: 7567898
1,200+ hair transplant cases. BAAPS plastic surgery and RCS anatomy training, Beard and Afro hair specialist.
Dr Zakar Rafiq - GMC: 6164032
MBBS and BSc (Hons) from Imperial College London. Associate Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
You can meet the surgeon who will perform your procedure at your free consultation.
The Hair Transplant Procedure for Cardiff Patients
The FUE hair transplant is carried out under local anaesthetic. You remain awake, but you won’t feel the extraction or placement. Individual follicles are removed from the back and sides of the scalp (genetically resistant to thinning) and placed into the thinned or receded areas.
How it works:
1. Consultation: your hair loss is assessed in person, your goals are discussed, and a graft count and treatment plan are agreed. You meet the surgeon who will operate on you.
2. Preparation: on surgery day you’re settled in for the procedure. The donor area is trimmed and local anaesthetic is administered. The procedure is comfortable, but expect a full day at the clinic.
3. Extraction and placement: follicles are extracted one by one and placed into the recipient area at matching angles and densities. Surgical time is driven by graft count, typically 5 to 8 hours.
4. Recovery: you leave with detailed aftercare to support you through the early weeks. Desk-based work is usually fine within a week; more physical work should wait until the 2-week mark. The final result develops over 9 to 12 months.
Clinic Locations and Travel From Cardiff
For Cardiff based patients our nearest surgery location is in Harrow, West London. The clinic is around 2 hours by direct train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington, then around 30 minutes on the Underground to Kenton. The Manchester clinic is also CQC-registered and available if that fits your diary better.
So if you live in Roath, Pontcanna or Cynoed, are a Bluebirds supporter then leave the scenic views of Llandaff Cathedral and the River Taff behind and start your hair restoration journey by booking a consultation either in person or via video call today.
From Cardiff to My Hair UK London (Harrow) Clinic
By Train
If you’re travelling by train, take a direct service from Cardiff Central to London Euston. The journey takes around 2 hours to London Paddington, plus around 30 minutes on the Underground to Kenton. From Euston, take the Northern line to Camden Town, change to the Jubilee line and ride to Wembley Park, then switch to the Metropolitan line towards Uxbridge and get off at Kenton station. The clinic is a 5-minute walk from Kenton.
By Car
To get to the Harrow clinic by car, leave Cardiff on the M4 east. Take the M4 east to the M25 at J15, then anti-clockwise to J19 and pick up the A41 to Harrow. Exit at J4 and follow the A41 towards Harrow, then continue on the A409 until you reach Kenton Lane. Follow this road until you arrive at the Harrow clinic. The journey takes around 3 hours, depending on traffic.
From Cardiff to My Hair UK Manchester Clinic
By Train
If you’re travelling by train, take a direct service from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly. The journey takes around 3 hours 15 minutes (changing at Birmingham). Once you arrive at Manchester Piccadilly, it’s just a 5-minute walk to the clinic: head west along Piccadilly, continue onto Mosley Street and Princess Street, then turn onto Deansgate and follow the road until you reach the clinic.
By Car
To get to the clinic by car, leave Cardiff via the M4 east to the M5. Join the M5 northbound at Almondsbury, continue to the M6 at Birmingham, then north to Manchester. Follow the M62 towards Manchester, then merge onto the M602 into Salford. Continue along Regent Road, then turn onto Deansgate and head into the city centre where there are plenty of multi-storey car parks nearby. The clinic is located on Deansgate. The journey takes around 3 hours 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Local GPs
Before your consultation, have a chat with your GP. Some health conditions can affect whether a hair transplant is suitable for you. It's important to get medical clearance first. For your convenience, here are some local GP practices in Cardiff you might consider speaking with before your consultation:
Address: 46 St Isan Rd, Cardiff CF14 4UU
Address: 182 North Rd, Cardiff CF14 3XQ
Address: 100 Pen-Y-Lan Rd, Cardiff CF23 5RH
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does a hair transplant cost for Cardiff patients?
Hair transplant costs for Cardiff patients range from £2,499 to £4,899, 5☆ all-inclusive, with GMC-registered surgeons at CQC-registered clinics and no hidden extras. Your price depends on the number of grafts you need, confirmed with a personalised quote at your free consultation.
2. Is a hair transplant painful?
It shouldn’t hurt. FUE runs under local anaesthetic, so you’re awake but you don’t feel the extraction or placement. Patients typically describe the day as long rather than painful. More in our do hair transplants hurt, guide.
3. When do hair transplant results show?
The transplanted hair sheds at week 2 to 3. This is normal and expected. New growth starts around month 3, thickening is visible by 6 months, and the full result comes through at 9 to 12 months.
4. How soon can I return to work and exercise?
Desk-based work is typically fine within a week. Leave the gym and general exercise for 2 weeks. Contact sports need longer. You’ll get a specific timeline in your post-op briefing.
5. How many grafts will I need?
Our packages span 500 to 3,500 grafts, with most patients needing 1,500–3,000. Minor restoration of temples or a small crown patch may sit at 1,000-1,500 grafts. Restoring a full front hairline can need 3,000+ grafts. A specialist will confirm your graft count at consultation by grading your hair loss on the Norwood scale.
6. How long is the hair transplant surgery itself?
The procedure typically takes 5 to 8 hours, depending on graft count. Expect a full day at the clinic including preparation, surgery, and post-procedure briefing.
7. How do I travel to your clinic from Cardiff?
Cardiff Central to Manchester is around 3 hours 15 minutes via Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly; to London it’s around 2 hours direct to London Paddington, then the Underground to Kenton. See the Travel section above for the full train and car routes to both clinics.
8. Is there an age requirement for a hair transplant?
The legal minimum age for a hair transplant in the UK is 18. Even so, patients in their late teens or early to mid 20s should be assessed carefully. Hair loss may still be progressing in that age range, and there’s a higher chance of needing further surgery later as more hair is lost over time. See our how old should you be for a hair transplant page.
9. Is it worth paying more for a UK transplant rather than Turkey?
Prices in the UK run slightly higher than in Turkey, but that gap has closed considerably in recent years. UK clinics also operate under tighter regulation, with surgeons on the GMC register and facilities CQC-registered, which gives patients additional protection. Our UK vs Turkey hair transplant cost page covers the full picture.
10. Can women have a hair transplant?
Yes, for the right cases. FUE handles hairline lowering, scar concealment and diffuse female thinning with a viable donor area. More on the criteria and case examples at consultation.
11. Do you do Afro-textured hair transplants?
Yes. Afro-textured hair needs a surgeon with specific experience. The curl angle and follicle shape change how extraction is performed. The surgical team works with these cases regularly, and case detail is covered at consultation.
12. Does a hair transplant leave a visible scar?
No linear scar. The small extraction marks heal and aren’t visible under short haircuts. It’s a key reason the clinics only run FUE and not FUT strip surgery.
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