FUE vs DHI hair transplant: cost of each method

Prices at our medical centre

The US dollar price is the same for every patient; other currencies are an approximate conversion at the European Central Bank rate, rounded up.

What the three price lines mean

This page answers the question our coordinators hear most often: what does each hair transplant method cost, and is one of them automatically the right pick? At our medical centre there are three options with three price lines, set in US dollars and shown with an euro conversion beside them: classic FUE at $2,200 (€2,000), DHI at $2,500 (€2,250) and the combined DHI and FUE procedure at $2,700 (€2,450). The dollar figure is the base price and it is identical for every patient; the euro column is an approximate conversion at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2 October 2026, rounded up.

Where the methods actually differ

All three move your own hair from the donor zone at the back of the head to the thinning area. What the price steps pay for is the implantation technique.

• FUE is the classic technique: grafts are taken one by one and placed with forceps, without incisions or stitches on the donor side. Our service page lists it for androgenetic alopecia.
• DHI places each graft with a Choi pen, also called a Choi implanter, in a suture-free way. The page lists it for densification.
• Combined DHI and FUE extracts grafts with FUE and implants them with the DHI pen, and it is listed for both androgenetic alopecia and densification.

So the gap between $2,200, $2,500 and $2,700 tracks the implantation step, not a longer stay or a different operation day. That is the cleanest way to read the table above.

What is identical across all three

The parts of the process that matter for planning do not change with the method. The operation is performed under local anaesthesia, you spend one day at the clinic and then go home; there is no overnight stay to arrange. Our page describes graft trauma as minimal and the growth angle of the transplanted hair as natural for each method, and it gives graft survival of 98-100 percent, averaged and offered as a guide. The exact figures depend on the transplant area and on the individual patient, and the doctor goes through them at the consultation.

One timeline, whichever line you pick

Recovery does not depend on the price line, so it should not be the tiebreaker between methods. It is still worth knowing, because it explains why patience matters.

• 0-10 days: the transplanted area heals over.
• 2-4 weeks: the transplanted hairs shed. This is a normal stage, not a setback.
• 3-4 months: new growth begins.
• 6-9 months: density becomes visible.
• 12-18 months: the final result.

Anyone promising a finished look in a few weeks is describing the shedding phase, not the outcome, so plan around the longer timeline whatever the budget.

Who decides between FUE and DHI

A table can show the price ladder, but the choice of method belongs to the surgeon. At the consultation the doctor examines the thinning area, says how many grafts the case needs and which implantation technique fits it, and only then is the line in the table confirmed for you. That confirmed figure goes into the contract with no hidden extra charges, so what you sign is what you pay. Anything specific to your case comes out at the consultation, not on the operation day.

How to get a figure for your own case

The first consultation is free and happens online: you send photos of the area, a coordinator answers in Telegram or WhatsApp, and the team is available around the clock. You learn which method the surgeon considers for your pattern of hair loss and what the confirmed price will be, and you can put that number next to the table above before deciding anything. For background, the hair transplant page describes the methods in detail, the hair transplant price page lists what is included, and our currency note explains the conversion.

From first message to final result

1. Day 0Photos go to a coordinator; the surgeon's proposed method and the confirmed price come back at the free consultation and are fixed in the contract.
2. Operation dayLocal anaesthesia, one day at the clinic, home the same day.
3. 0-10 daysThe transplanted area heals over.
4. 2-4 weeksTransplanted hairs shed; a normal stage.
5. 3-4 monthsNew growth begins.
6. 6-9 monthsDensity becomes visible.
7. 12-18 monthsFinal result.

Frequently asked questions

How much is DHI compared with FUE?

DHI starts at $2,500 and classic FUE at $2,200, and the combined DHI and FUE procedure starts at $2,700. In euro the three lines read €2,250, €2,000 and €2,450.

Why does the combined method have its own price?

The combined option extracts grafts with FUE and implants them with the DHI pen, so it uses two techniques in one operation. That extra work is why its line, $2,700 or €2,450, is the top entry in the table.

Which price do I actually pay, dollar or euro?

Prices are set in US dollars and are the same for every patient. The euro amounts are an approximate conversion at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2 October 2026, rounded up, so the dollar figure is the one to plan around.

Do the three methods heal differently?

No. The healing stages are shared: the area heals in 0-10 days, transplanted hairs shed at 2-4 weeks, growth begins at 3-4 months, density shows at 6-9 months and the final result arrives at 12-18 months.

Will I need to stay overnight?

No. A hair transplant is performed under local anaesthesia, you spend one day at the clinic and then go home, whichever of the three methods the surgeon considers for your case.

How do I find out my own figure?

The initial consultation is free. Send photos to a coordinator in Telegram or WhatsApp, both available around the clock, and the confirmed price is fixed in the contract with no hidden extra charges.

Related pages

• Hair transplant methods explained
• Hair transplant price details
• How our currency conversion works
• All cost comparisons