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Hair transplant cost in Singapore: how the price is set, and what to compare before you pay
Hair transplant prices are usually quoted per graft or per session, so the number of grafts you need drives the bill. Here is how quotes are built, and the questions that make two quotes comparable.
In short
- Hair transplant cost in Singapore depends mainly on how many grafts you need, which depends on how much hair you have lost and how much donor hair you have.
- Clinics price per graft or per session; one Singapore consumer site (undated, indicative only) quotes about S$6 to S$8 per graft for manual FUE and an average procedure of about S$6,000 to S$10,000. Robotic FUE is usually priced higher.
- Compare the Singapore hair transplant price on the same basis: graft count, technique, who does each step, medicines, follow-up and any repeat session.
- SkinRev Lab does not perform hair transplants. Dr Sin Yong assesses hair loss and offers medical options; a transplant works better when ongoing loss is controlled first.
Prepared by the SkinRev Lab team · Updated 9 November 2026
Dr Sin Yong, Global Key Opinion Leader
MBBS (Singapore) · MRCS (Edinburgh) · MSc Practical Dermatology (Cardiff) · MSc Aesthetic Medicine (University of London) · 15+ years in clinical practice
This guide is prepared for SkinRev Lab. Dr Sin Yong sees patients at SkinRev Lab, CityLink Mall, and IN Eternity Clinic, and has been appointed a Global Key Opinion Leader by device makers including CLASSYS, DEKA and HIRONIC; he trains doctors at their academies in Europe, Asia and South America. General information only, not medical advice. Your own suitability is assessed at consultation.
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The bill
What drives the price of a hair transplant
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Number of grafts | More hair loss needs more grafts; often the biggest factor |
| Technique | FUE (individual follicles), FUT (a strip), or robotic FUE have different time and equipment costs |
| Who does what | Surgeon-performed steps versus technician-assisted extraction and placement |
| Number of sessions | Large areas may need two sessions months apart |
| Medicines and follow-up | Medicines to protect existing hair, review visits, photos |
| Add-ons | Extra procedures offered with the transplant; ask what each adds and whether you need it |
Comparing
How to compare two hair transplant quotes
- Ask for the estimated graft count and the price per graft or per session in writing.
- Ask who designs the hairline and who extracts and places the grafts.
- Ask what happens if growth is poor, and whether a touch-up is included.
- Check what medicines and reviews are included afterwards.
- For overseas packages, ask who manages problems once you are home.
Techniques
FUE, FUT and robotic FUE
FUE (follicular unit extraction) takes follicles one at a time and leaves small dot scars; FUT takes a strip from the back of the scalp and leaves a linear scar but can yield many grafts in one session. The method is explained in hair transplant in Singapore: FUE, FUT and alternatives.
Before you pay
Why medical treatment usually comes first
A transplant moves hair; it does not stop pattern hair loss in the hair around it. Without treatment, native hair can keep thinning behind a transplanted hairline. Dr Sin Yong assesses the cause and stage first and offers medical routes such as doctor-prescribed medicines, H2LT laser and Regenera Activa; see hair loss treatment in Singapore and receding hairline. Medical treatments are priced at consultation.
Read next
Related guides
Sources
References & sources
- DoctorxDentist. FUE hair transplant Singapore: cost, reviews and alternatives (undated consumer article; indicative figures only)
- Rose PT. Hair restoration surgery: challenges and solutions. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2015;8:361-370
- Dua A, Dua K. Follicular unit extraction hair transplant. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2010;3(2):76-81
Common questions
Your questions,
answered
How much does a hair transplant cost in Singapore?
It depends mainly on the number of grafts and the technique. One Singapore consumer site (undated, indicative only) quotes about S$6 to S$8 per graft for manual FUE and an average procedure of about S$6,000 to S$10,000; ask clinics for written quotes on the same basis.
Why is a hair transplant priced per graft?
Because the work, time and staff needed scale with the number of follicles moved. A per-graft price makes quotes easier to compare, as long as the estimated graft count is also stated.
Is FUE more expensive than FUT?
Often, because each follicle is taken individually, which takes longer. Robotic FUE is usually priced higher again.
How many grafts do I need?
It depends on the area to cover, how dense you want it and your donor supply. A doctor estimates this at assessment; small hairline work needs far fewer grafts than a whole crown.
Is a hair transplant cheaper overseas?
Headline prices can be lower, but follow-up, complications and repeat sessions may not be covered once you are home. Factor these in.
Does SkinRev Lab do hair transplants?
No. SkinRev Lab does not perform hair transplants or any surgery. Dr Sin Yong assesses hair loss and offers medical options, and refers for a surgical opinion when a transplant suits.