Is a hair transplant available on the NHS?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 8 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “Does the NHS cover hair transplants?” · “Can I get a hair transplant on the NHS?” · “Will the NHS fund a hair transplant in Scotland?” · “Will the NHS pay for hair transplant surgery?”

    The NHS generally does not fund hair transplants for cosmetic reasons100%Stated by 100% of the providers we surveyed. Including Harley Street Hair Transplant, Hair Transplant Glasgow, Hair Dr, Mittal Hair Clinic, Farjo Hair Institute, Micro Fue, and 2 more.. Hair transplants are considered elective cosmetic procedures88%Stated by 88% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr. Patty Pukpinya, Harley Street Hair Transplant, Hair Transplant Glasgow, and 4 more., patients must fund treatment privately75%Stated by 75% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr. Munir Somji, Hair Dr, Farjo Hair Institute, and 3 more..

    However, there are exceptions. The NHS may fund hair transplants in specific medical circumstances50%Stated by 50% of the providers we surveyed. Including Mittal Hair Clinic, Dr. Munir Somji, Hair Transplant Glasgow, and 1 more., such as trauma, burns, or certain medical conditions where hair restoration is part of the treatment plan.

    About a quarter of providers mention that medications like finasteride and minoxidil may be prescribed by a GP25%Stated by 25% of the providers we surveyed. Including Hair Dr, Dr. Munir Somji. in certain cases. These medications can treat hair loss and serve as an alternative or complement to surgery. However, medications for hair loss are not always available on the NHS25%Stated by 25% of the providers we surveyed. Including Hair Dr, Dr. Munir Somji.. Some patients may need to seek these medications privately.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — the 5 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer.

    1. No, hair transplants are not funded by the NHS.
      Harley Street Hair Transplant Manchester, GB
    2. In almost all cases, no.
      Hair Transplant Glasgow Glasgow, GB
    3. … Hair transplants are considered a cosmetic procedure and are not funded by the NHS, except in rare cases involving trauma or burns.
      Mittal Hair Clinic London, GB
    4. Therefore, it is not currently available on the NHS for male or female pattern baldness, meaning patients must fund the treatment privately.
      Farjo Hair Institute London, GB
    5. In almost all cases, no. The NHS does not fund hair transplant surgery for cosmetic reasons, and hair loss — whether caused by male pattern baldness, female androgenetic alopecia, or general thinning — is classified as a cosmetic…
      Micro Fue London, GB