Specialty

탈모클리닉 are not a separate medical specialty. They are services run by dermatology clinics, plastic surgery clinics and dedicated hair transplant clinics. In Gangnam you will find all three, offering scalp analysis with a microscope camera, prescription medication, scalp injections, PRP and FUE or strip hair transplants.

A consultation starts with a scalp camera exam and photos, and sometimes blood tests for thyroid, iron or hormones. Medical treatment is usually finasteride or dutasteride for men and minoxidil for both sexes. Transplants are measured in grafts, with 2,000 to 4,000 grafts common for a hairline and front area, done under local anesthesia over one long day.

NHIS covers hair loss caused by disease, such as alopecia areata, for insured patients. Androgenetic (pattern) hair loss is treated as non-covered, including medication, PRP and transplants, so residents and visitors pay the listed price.

What to expect

Bring your passport and a list of medicines. Wash your hair the night before the scalp exam.
Expect a scalp camera exam, photos and a discussion of medication versus procedures.
Transplant clinics give a graft estimate after the exam. Prices are often quoted per graft.
Most clinics ask for payment on the day of the procedure.
Larger transplant clinics have English or Chinese coordinators.

Tips for international patients

Plan 3 to 4 days in Seoul after a transplant for the first wash and check.
Expect shedding of transplanted hair around weeks 2 to 6. New growth starts after about 3 to 4 months.
Ask for the medication's generic name so you can refill it at home.

Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.

Hair Loss Clinic treatments

Hair Loss Treatment: Scalp analysis, then finasteride or dutasteride, oral or topical minoxidil, scalp injections and laser. Results take 3 to 6 months.
Hair Transplant (FUE and FUT): Moves follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas. A 2,000 to 3,000 graft session takes 5 to 8 hours; final result at 12 to 18 months.
Scalp PRP for Hair Loss: Platelet-rich plasma from your blood injected into thinning scalp areas, usually 3 to 4 sessions a month apart, used alongside medication.

Hair Loss Clinic clinics near Apgujeong

Her Hairline Clinic (그녀의헤어라인의원)
Hair & Scalp, 9 min walk from Apgujeong Station
Apgujeong Mammoth Hairline Clinic (압구정맘모스헤어라인의원)
Hair & Scalp, 1 min walk from Apgujeong Station

Hair Loss Clinic in Korea: questions

Do I need to shave my head for an FUE transplant?

Usually the donor area at the back is trimmed. Some clinics offer non-shaven FUE, which costs more and takes longer.

How many PRP sessions are typical for thinning hair?

Usually 3 to 4 sessions about a month apart, then maintenance every few months.

Can I get finasteride prescribed in Seoul?

Yes, after a consultation. Korean generics are widely available, and the doctor can prescribe several months at once.

When can I wear a hat after a hair transplant?

Most clinics allow a loose hat after 3 to 7 days. Avoid tight caps on the grafts for the first week.

Is hair loss treatment covered by NHIS?

Only for disease-related hair loss like alopecia areata. Pattern hair loss treatment is non-covered.

How long does an FUE transplant day take?

For 2,000 to 3,000 grafts, plan 6 to 9 hours including extraction, a break and implantation under local anesthesia.

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Specialty · 탈모클리닉

Hair Loss Clinics in Apgujeong

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