Hair Transplants for Portsmouth Patients with My Hair UK
My Hair UK offers hair transplant surgery to Portsmouth patients seeking a permanent, natural-looking result, with surgery performed by GMC-registered surgeons at CQC-registered clinics. We know that hair loss is about more than appearance, especially if you’re managing male pattern baldness, thinning hair, or a receding hairline.
Whether you’re based in Southsea, Cosham, North End or Fratton, book a free consultation in clinic or by video call with our trichology team and receive a tailored treatment plan with a personalised quote to help restore your hair.
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 keep growing for the rest of your life.
The Cost of a Hair Transplant in Portsmouth
At My Hair UK, hair transplant pricing is transparent and set out clearly upfront. Packages run from £2,499 to £4,899, with most Portsmouth patients paying between £3,500 and £4,500 once they’ve had a consultation and a graft count estimate. The exact price depends on your graft count, which is determined by the extent of your hair loss, your hair type, and the result you’re aiming for. The factors below explain what shapes the cost.
Our Before And After Pictures Speak For Themselves¹
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Factors Affecting Hair Transplant Costs
Number of Grafts Needed
Graft count is the single biggest factor in the cost. Our packages cover 500 to 3,500 grafts, though most patients fall in the 1,500–3,000 range. A small crown patch might be 800 grafts. A full front hairline restoration can need 3,000+ grafts. 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
Whatever your hair type or texture, the surgical team has worked with it before. Coarser hair provides better hair transplant coverage per graft than fine hair, which means thick-haired patients can often hit the same visual density with a lower graft count. Afro-textured and curly hair needs surgeons with specific experience. Follicle shape and curl angle change how extraction is performed.
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.
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
The UK has no shortage of hair transplant clinics. Here’s what separates My Hair UK from the rest:
• Regulated UK medical care. GMC-registered surgeons, CQC-registered clinics. Every surgeon appears on the GMC register and is personally accountable for the work they do.
• Clear, all-inclusive pricing. The tier package you’re placed in covers the hair transplant consultation, surgery and aftercare. No hidden costs, and nothing extra appears on surgery day.
• You meet your surgeon before surgery. Unlike many Turkey clinics (and a number of UK providers), you’ll know who is operating on you at consultation, and you’ll see the same surgeon again on the day.
• Specialist experience with Afro-textured and women’s hair. Follicle shape and curl angle change the extraction technique. The clinics’ surgeons have specific experience in Afro-Caribbean hair transplants and women’s hair transplants.
• Straightforward travel from Portsmouth.Portsmouth Harbour to the London clinic is around 2 hours by direct South Western Railway train to London Waterloo, then the Underground to Kenton. See the Travel section below for details.
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?
Pricing at My Hair UK is all-inclusive: one figure covers consultation, surgery and every aftercare touchpoint, with nothing extra on the day. Your package covers every stage of treatment, with no consultation fee. Here’s what the price covers:
• Initial consultation: a specialist reviews your hair loss, works through your medical history and maps out a tailored treatment plan
• FUE hair transplant: the surgery itself, including local anaesthetic, how the donor area is preserved and follicle placement
• Post-operative aftercare: detailed recovery guidance, follow-up appointments and a direct line to the clinic if anything comes up while you recover
• Named GMC-registered surgeon: you will know who is performing your procedure before surgery day
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.
• Faster recovery. No stitches, no sutures to remove. Most patients can return to desk-based work within a week.
• Precision for hairlines. Individual follicle placement allows surgeons to replicate the natural single-hair density at the front hairline. Strip surgery cannot match this as reliably.
• Suitable for shorter hairstyles. Because there’s no linear scar, FUE patients can wear their hair short without scar exposure.
For technical depth on the procedure, see our full FUE transplant surgery guide.
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 Portsmouth 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.
The process:
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 12 months.
Clinic Locations and Travel From Portsmouth
For Portsmouth residents our nearest surgical clinic is in Harrow, West London: the clinic is around 2 hours from Portsmouth by direct South Western Railway train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo, then around 40 minutes on the Underground via the Jubilee and Bakerloo lines to Kenton. The Manchester clinic is also CQC-registered and available if that fits your diary better. Most Portsmouth patients choose whichever clinic fits their needs rather than overpaying for a Harley Street clinic.
So if you live in Southsea, Fratton, Cosham or Eastney, then leave behind the scenic views of Southsea Common and the Hilsea Lines and book a free consultation with our Trichology team either in-person or via video call to begin your hair restoration journey.
From Portsmouth to My Hair UK London (Harrow) Clinic
By Train
If you’re travelling by train, take a direct service from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo. The journey takes around 2 hours by direct South Western Railway train to London Waterloo, plus around 40 minutes on the Underground to Kenton. From Waterloo, take the Bakerloo line northbound directly to Kenton. The clinic is a 5-minute walk from Kenton.
By Car
To get to the Harrow clinic by car, leave Portsmouth on the A3(M) north to the A3. Take the A3 north to the M25 at J10, anti-clockwise to J19, then 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 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
From Portsmouth to My Hair UK Manchester Clinic
By Train
If you’re travelling by train, take a direct service from Portsmouth Harbour to Manchester Piccadilly. The journey takes around 4 hours 30 minutes (changing at Reading and 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 Portsmouth via the A3(M) north to the A3. Take the A3 north to the M25 at J10, anti-clockwise to the M40 at J16, north to the M42 at J3A, north to the M6 at J8, continue to the M56 at J20A, then east into 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.
Local GPs
Before your consultation, speak to 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 you might consider speaking with before your consultation:
Address: 27-29 Derby Rd, North End, Portsmouth PO2 8HW
Address: 92 Kingston Cres, North End, Portsmouth PO2 8AL
Address: Hayling Ave, Portsmouth PO3 6BH
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does a hair transplant cost for Portsmouth patients?
My Hair UK’s tiered packages range from £2,499 to £4,899. A typical Portsmouth case sits around £3,500 to £4,500 once graft count is confirmed at consultation. The package you need depends mainly on how many grafts are required. See all our hair transplant spurgery prices for the full costs..
2. Is a hair transplant painful?
Not during surgery. FUE is done under local anaesthetic. You stay awake but don’t feel the extraction or placement. Most patients describe it as a long but comfortable day.
3. How soon will I see results?
Shedding happens at week 2 to 3 and is expected. Regrowth starts around month 3, thickening is clearly visible by month 6, and the final result is in by 12 months.
4. When can I go back to work and the gym?
Most patients return to desk-based work within a week. Exercise and gym should be avoided for 2 weeks. Contact sports should be avoided for longer. We’ll give you a specific timeline during your post-op briefing.
5. How many grafts does a hair transplant need?
Graft counts in our packages run from 500 to 3,500, with most patients in the 1,500–3,000 band. A small temple restoration or crown patch might be 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 many hours does a hair transplant take?
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. Is a beard transplant available alongside hair transplants?
Yes. Beard transplants are offered at the clinics using the same FUE technique as scalp work, with follicles taken from the back and sides of the scalp and placed into the beard area. Case detail on our beard transplant page.
8. Can women have a hair transplant?
Yes, in the right cases. FUE works for hairline lowering, scar concealment and diffuse female thinning where the donor area is strong enough. Detail and case examples are covered at consultation.
9. Does a hair transplant last forever?
Yes. The donor hair from the back and sides of the scalp is genetically resistant to thinning, so once those follicles are transplanted they can keep growing for life. See our how long do hair transplants last for a fuller breakdown.
10. How do I travel to your clinic from Portsmouth?
Portsmouth Harbour to the London clinic is around 2 hours by direct South Western Railway train to London Waterloo, then the Underground to Kenton. See the Travel section above for the full train and car routes to both clinics.
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