Procedures

Scalp hair transplant

₩3,500,000from 768 reviews37 clinics
Hair-bearing follicular units are taken from the occipital and lateral scalp and placed into thinning or bald areas, either by strip excision (FUT) or by individual punch extraction (FUE). The operation runs about four to eight hours under local anaesthesia.
4 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal206 before/after photos
Rating
9.82/ 10
from 768 reviews
Satisfaction
98.0%
from 768 reviews
Median price
₩3,500,000
₩990,000–₩5,000,000 · ≈ US$2,461
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 24–52 wks
Flight safe
7days after

Calculated from 21 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does Scalp hair transplant cost in Korea?

Median price ₩3,500,000 (≈ US$2,461). ₩990,000–₩5,000,000 Calculated from 21 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

Bundled procedures ₩2,970,000 · From 180 bundled cases

How long is the downtime for Scalp hair transplant?

7–14 days. Full recovery 24–52 wks · Flight safe 7 days

Donor supply is finite and the surgery does not stop ongoing pattern hair loss in untreated areas, so further sessions may be needed as loss progresses.
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Last updated 2026-08-06