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Hair Transplant (FUE and FUT) in Gangnam

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.

Quick facts
  • Korean name: 모발이식
  • Procedure time: 4 to 8 hours depending on graft count
  • Anesthesia: Local anesthetic, often with oral or IV sedation
  • Sessions: Usually 1; some need a second session after 12 months
  • Downtime: 3 to 7 days with visible scabs; 2 weeks off strenuous exercise
  • Results: Transplanted hairs shed at 2 to 6 weeks, regrow from month 3 to 4, final at 12 to 18 months
  • Lasts: Transplanted follicles are generally permanent; surrounding native hair can still thin
  • Typical price: ₩1,400–₩4,300 (per graft (Gangnam clinic list prices around KRW 1,400 to 2,500; HIRA 2024 Seoul average KRW 4,223))

What is Hair Transplant (FUE and FUT)?

A hair transplant relocates DHT-resistant follicles from the back of the head to thinning areas. Apgujeong and Sinsa have many specialist hair transplant clinics that also do hairline lowering for women.

Korean surgeons commonly use FUT (strip) or non-shaven FUE, which lets patients return to work sooner.

How it works

FUT removes a thin strip of scalp, which technicians divide into grafts under microscopes, leaving a linear scar. FUE extracts grafts one by one with a 0.7 to 1 mm punch, leaving small dot scars. Grafts are placed into tiny incisions or with implanter pens. Shaven, partially shaven and non-shaven FUE are offered.

Who it suits

  • Stable male pattern hair loss with good donor density
  • Women wanting a lower or rounder hairline
  • Filling scars or eyebrow areas
  • People already on medication to protect remaining hair

Who should skip it or wait

  • Diffuse thinning across the whole scalp including the donor area
  • Active alopecia areata or scarring alopecia
  • Very young men whose loss pattern is not yet clear

Side effects and risks

  • Shock loss of nearby existing hair
  • Poor graft survival
  • Visible strip or dot scarring
  • Infection or folliculitis
  • Unnatural hairline design

Aftercare

  • Sleep with your head raised for 3 to 5 nights
  • No touching or scratching grafts for 10 days
  • Gentle washing method shown by the clinic from day 2 or 3
  • No sauna, swimming or alcohol for 2 weeks
  • Continue hair loss medication

Planning around your trip

Plan about 7 days in Seoul; the clinic usually does the first wash and graft check before you fly, and a hat must sit loosely.

Hair Loss Clinic clinics near Apgujeong

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

Hair Transplant (FUE and FUT) price in Apgujeong

₩1,400–₩4,300
per graft (Gangnam clinic list prices around KRW 1,400 to 2,500; HIRA 2024 Seoul average KRW 4,223)

Typical range at clinics around Apgujeong, Sinsa and Cheongdam, checked 2026-10. Source: Segye Ilbo, May 2025, on HIRA hair transplant price data; Modoodoc Apgujeong clinic price list (checked Oct 2026). Cosmetic treatments in Korea carry 10% VAT; ask whether a quote includes it.

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Hair Transplant (FUE and FUT) questions

How many grafts do I need for the hairline and temples?

A hairline with moderate temple recession often needs 1,500 to 2,500 grafts. The surgeon counts based on area size and how dense you want it.

What is non-shaven FUE?

Grafts are harvested and placed without shaving the whole head, so existing hair hides the work. It takes longer and usually costs more per graft.

Why do prices per graft vary so much?

Price per graft drops at higher graft counts and differs by method. HIRA data for 2024 put the Seoul average at about KRW 4,223 per graft, while some Apgujeong clinics list FUT at roughly KRW 1,300 to 2,200 per graft in larger sessions.

Is it normal for transplanted hair to fall out?

Yes. Most transplanted hairs shed within 2 to 6 weeks. The follicle stays and new hair starts growing around month 3 or 4.

When can I wear a hat or fly home?

A loose hat is usually fine after a few days. Flying is generally fine from day 2 or 3, but staying until the first wash and check is safer.

Is VAT included in the quoted price?

Many Korean clinic price lists include 10% VAT. The foreign-patient VAT refund ended on 31 December 2025, so ask whether the quote is VAT-inclusive.

Plan your visit

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