Your journey from the UK, step by step
- Send photos from homeFree, with no need to travel
- Doctor assessment and quoteWithin 72 hours, usually within one working day
- Agree your plan and dateAsk questions by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or email
- Travel to BudapestDirect flights of about 2.5–3 hours
- Procedure and aftercareAftercare package and a day-by-day guide
- Follow-up at homeContact the clinic whenever you have a question
Why UK patients consider a hair transplant in Hungary
Patients who choose Budapest most often mention:
- Direct flights of about 2.5–3 hours from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports
- Most of the HIMG doctors speak English, so you can discuss your plan directly with your doctor
- A published price list in British pounds
- A clinic in Budapest dedicated entirely to hair transplants, in a member state of the European Union
Patient resultsSee results from HIMG patientsUnretouched before and after photos, with the number of hairs transplanted.
Hair transplant cost: the UK vs Budapest
A typical hair transplant at a UK clinic, including clinics on London's Harley Street, in Manchester city centre or in Edgbaston in Birmingham, costs several thousand pounds. At HIMG Clinic in Budapest, the same number of grafts usually costs considerably less, especially for larger sessions, and every procedure is still planned and performed by our specialist doctors, whichever package you choose.
Our S.H.E. prices are shown in British pounds by package. The table compares each HIMG package with the average price for the same number of grafts in the UK.
| HIMG package | Prices in the UK | HIMG S.H.E. Method |
|---|---|---|
| XS1,500 hairs ≈ 600 grafts | ≈ £1,950600 grafts × £3.25 | £1,690 |
| S2,500 hairs ≈ 1,000 grafts | ≈ £3,2501,000 grafts × £3.25 | £1,990 |
| M3,500 hairs ≈ 1,400 grafts | ≈ £4,5501,400 grafts × £3.25 | £2,490 |
| M+4,500 hairs ≈ 1,800 grafts | ≈ £5,8501,800 grafts × £3.25 | £2,990 |
| L5,500 hairs ≈ 2,200 grafts | ≈ £7,1502,200 grafts × £3.25 | £3,490 |
| XL6,500 hairs ≈ 2,600 grafts | ≈ £8,4502,600 grafts × £3.25 | £3,990 |
HIMG packages are sized by the number of hairs; UK clinics usually price per graft. To compare like with like, we convert hairs to grafts using the clinic's planning figure of about 2.5 hairs per graft, and price those grafts at the UK average of £3.25 per graft from a 2025 survey of 58 UK clinics by Wimpole Clinic. Many UK clinics also have a minimum price, often £2,500 or more even for small sessions (TreatCompare, 2026). HIMG prices are the clinic's current offer prices for the S.H.E. method in British pounds (from 27 October 2026). Your individual quotation includes all necessary fees. The UK figures are indicative averages: actual prices vary by clinic, method and treatment plan.
Costs not included in the treatment price
- Accommodation in Budapest: we can help you book a place to stay, at an extra cost
- Travel insurance, if you choose to take it
- Time off work for your trip and the first week of recovery
- A personal consultation at the clinic, if you book one (HUF 30,000, deducted if you go ahead)
- A second session, if your plan needs more than one
All prices and what is included
A very low price is not always a bargain. If a result has to be corrected later, it can cost more than doing it properly the first time. Compare who operates, what is included and how results are documented.
Start with a free assessment from home
You do not need to travel to find out whether a hair transplant is right for you. Send us up to 5 photos, and our doctors will provide an expert assessment within 72 hours, usually within one working day. Add a short description of what you would like to improve. The photo-based assessment and quote are free.
1. The photos we need
These examples show the angles our doctors need to assess your hair loss and your donor area.
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FrontLook straight at the camera so your hairline and temples are visible. -
Top of the headTilt your head forward so the camera looks down on the top of your head. -
Right sideTurn your head to the left to show your right side and temple. -
Left sideTurn your head to the right to show your left side and temple. -
Back of the headThis is your donor area, where the hairs are taken from.
For a precise assessment
- Natural daylight or a well-lit room
- Sharp, in-focus photos; a good phone camera is enough
- At least 1,500 × 1,500 pixels and no more than 25 MB per photo
- Tell us which area you would like treated
2. How our doctors assess your photos
A doctor reviews your photos and looks at four things: the pattern and extent of your hair loss, the size and density of your donor area, your hair characteristics (for example grey, curly or long hair) and what you want to achieve. Your donor area decides how many hairs can be moved safely. If a hair transplant is not the right option for you, or the result you hope for is not realistic with your donor hair, we will tell you.
3. What happens next
- You receive a recommended method, an estimated number of hairs and an approximate price.
- Our coordinators and doctors answer your questions by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or email. Most of our doctors speak English.
- If you prefer, you can book a personal consultation at the clinic (HUF 30,000, deducted from your procedure price if you go ahead).
- On the day of your procedure, your doctor examines your hair and scalp before starting and confirms the plan and the final price. If more hairs are needed than in your quotation, which can change the price, we explain this and ask for your approval before going ahead or charging more.
Flights from the UK to Budapest
Select a city to see its direct route and flight time; other UK airports are listed below. Budapest is one hour ahead of UK time.
Flying from London
Direct flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted take about two and a half hours, so with several airports to choose from it is easy to find a convenient flight.
| Airport | Direct flights with | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | British Airways | About 2 h 35 min |
| Gatwick (LGW) | easyJet, Wizz Air | About 2 h 35 min |
| Luton (LTN) | Wizz Air, easyJet | About 2 h 30 min |
| Stansted (STN) | Ryanair | About 2 h 25 min |
| London City (LCY) | British Airways | About 2 h 30 min |
| Southend (SEN) | easyJet | About 2 h 15 min |
Getting to the airport
- Heathrow Express from Paddington in about 15 minutes
- Gatwick Express from Victoria in about 30 minutes
- Stansted Express from Liverpool Street in about 50 minutes
- Luton: train to Luton Airport Parkway, then the DART shuttle to the terminal
Flying from Manchester
Direct flights from Manchester Airport take about 2 hours 45 minutes. The airport is easy to reach from across Greater Manchester and the North West.
| Airport | Direct flights with | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester (MAN) | Ryanair, Jet2 | About 2 h 45 min |
Getting to the airport
- Trains from Manchester Piccadilly to the airport in about 15–20 minutes
- Metrolink tram on the Airport line
- By car via the M56, with on-site parking at the airport
Flying from Birmingham
Direct flights from Birmingham Airport take about 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is within easy reach of Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull and the rest of the West Midlands.
| Airport | Direct flights with | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (BHX) | Jet2, Ryanair, Wizz Air | About 2 h 40 min |
Getting to the airport
- Trains from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International in about 10–15 minutes
- The free AirRail Link from the station to the terminal
- By car from junction 6 of the M42
Airlines and schedules change during the year, so check before you book. Flight times from flightsfrom.com and airline route data.
Other UK cities and airports
| From | Airport | Direct flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton | About 2.5 hours |
| Birmingham | Birmingham | About 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Manchester | Manchester | About 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Leeds and Bradford | Leeds Bradford | About 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Glasgow | Glasgow (seasonal) or Edinburgh | About 3 hours |
| Sheffield | East Midlands, Manchester or Leeds Bradford (nearest) | About 2 hours 35–45 minutes |
| Liverpool | Liverpool John Lennon | About 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Bristol | Bristol | About 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh | About 2 hours 50 minutes |
| Cardiff | Bristol (nearest) | About 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Nottingham, Derby, Leicester | East Midlands | About 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Newcastle | Newcastle | About 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Belfast | Belfast International | About 2 hours 55 minutes |
Direct routes as listed by Budapest Airport and the airlines, with approximate scheduled flight times. Sheffield and Cardiff have no direct route of their own, so the nearest airports are shown. Some routes run only a few days a week or only in certain seasons, so check the airline's timetable before booking.
Planning your trip and how long to stay
You need to be at the clinic for your procedure day, from 7:30 until roughly 2–5 pm, so it is easiest to arrive the afternoon or evening before. Sessions of more than 4,500 hairs take two days.
Before you book flights and accommodation
Confirm these with your coordinator first:
- Your procedure date, and whether your plan takes one day or two
- How long to stay after the procedure, and whether you should see the clinic again before flying home
- When it is safe for you to fly after the procedure
- Flights and accommodation are not included in the packages; we can help you book a place to stay, at an extra cost
Free assessmentReady to plan your trip?Send us up to 5 photos, and our doctors will provide an expert assessment within 72 hours, usually within one working day.
The clinic is at Szegedi út 56, in the 13th district on the Pest side. The metro, trams, buses and taxis make it easy to get around, and the local currency is the Hungarian forint. Map and directions
Questions before you travel?
Your treatment day and aftercare
The procedure day in Budapest
You begin with a final talk about your plan, payment and a medical check. Your donor area is then trimmed and marked, and the hair follicles are extracted and implanted under local anaesthesia, with a lunch break at the clinic. One-day sessions usually finish in the afternoon; your doctor tells you the expected end time during the day. The full timetable for the procedure day
After the procedure
- You take an aftercare package home: antibiotics, pain relief, shampoo, a donor-area moisturiser, saline solution, a pillow protector and a day-by-day guide for your first days back home.
- Most people rest for about a week; sport and physical work can usually resume after 2–3 weeks.
- Transplanted hairs often shed after 2–3 weeks. This is expected.
- New hair usually starts to grow at 3–4 months, and the final result is visible after about a year.
Recovery and results month by month
Follow-up once you are home
Follow-up and check-ups are part of your treatment. Once you are back in the UK, you can contact the clinic by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or email whenever you have a question. Ask your coordinator how check-ups are arranged for patients who live abroad, and send photos of your progress if anything worries you.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
Gergő9,800+ hairs transplanted
Result after his second treatment.
Risks and limitations
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure, and it is important to go in with realistic expectations.
- As with any procedure, there is a risk of infection; the aftercare package includes antibiotics, and following the aftercare guide matters.
- Tightness, swelling or a burning feeling in the first days is common.
- Results vary between people and take about a year to show fully.
- Donor hair is limited, so the number of hairs that can be moved has a ceiling.
- Hair you have not had transplanted can continue to thin over time, and some patients need a second session.
Why choose HIMG Clinic over other hair transplant clinics in Hungary?
Not all hair transplant clinics offer the same level of specialisation, clinical experience or approach to patient care. When choosing where to have your procedure, it is worth looking beyond the advertised price. HIMG Clinic combines dedicated hair transplant expertise, its award-winning S.H.E. technique, extensive clinical facilities and an individualised assessment process to help patients make a more informed decision.
| Comparison criteria | What you may find at other clinics | The HIMG Clinic advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical specialisation | Hair restoration may be one of several services offered by a broader clinic. | A clinic dedicated entirely to hair transplantation, with a medical team that specialises in hair restoration. |
| Experience | A shorter track record, or little published detail about how long the team has performed hair transplants. | More than 18 years of hair transplantation in Budapest. Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. András Lendvai, has led HIMG's hair transplants since 2008, with more than 1,600 surgical days. |
| Hair transplant methods | A single main technique, which may be offered to most patients. | S.H.E., the FUE Safe System and classic FUE, so your doctor can recommend the approach that suits your hair rather than one method for everyone. Compare the methods |
| Specialist technique | An established extraction method, such as standard FUE. | S.H.E. (Single Hair Extraction), developed at HIMG and awarded Product of the Year 2013 in the Services category. Needles under 1 mm extract grafts of 1 to 4 hairs one at a time, with no scalpel and no stitches. About S.H.E. |
| Medical expertise | A medical team whose hair transplant training and individual experience you may need to ask about. | Five named hair transplant doctors, led by our Chief Medical Officer, with each doctor's training, experience and languages published. Meet the doctors |
| Clinical facilities | Treatment facilities that are not always shown or described before you book. | A 500 m² clinic in Budapest with five operating rooms, which have a sterile air supply and extraction system, plus consultation rooms and a patient room. Inside the clinic |
| Initial medical assessment | A standard hair analysis or initial consultation, sometimes only once you arrive. | A free assessment of up to 5 photos by HIMG doctors before you travel, looking at your hair loss, donor area, hair characteristics and goals. You receive an initial expert opinion within 72 hours, usually within one working day; your doctor examines you in person before the procedure. How the assessment works |
| Individual treatment planning | A standard package recommended from an initial assessment. | A recommended method, an estimated number of hairs and an approximate price, based on your own hair loss, donor area and goals. If a hair transplant is not right for you, we will tell you. |
| Evidence of results | A selection of before and after photos and patient testimonials. | A dedicated results page with unretouched before and after photos, the number of hairs transplanted, patient stories and video testimonials, all published with consent. See patient results |
| Pricing and treatment scope | A fixed package price with its own inclusions and conditions. | Offer prices published in British pounds, and an individual quotation that includes all necessary fees, with the factors that can affect your price explained in advance. Prices and what is included |
| Patient journey and UK support | General information about travelling abroad for treatment. | A step-by-step guide for UK patients, from the photo assessment and quotation to flights, the procedure day and recovery, with questions answered by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or email. Your journey, step by step |
| Aftercare and follow-up | The aftercare and follow-up arrangements set out by the clinic. | An aftercare package with medication and care products, a day-by-day guide for your first days at home, and contact with the clinic by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or email once you are back in the UK. Aftercare and follow-up |
Choosing a clinic is a medical decision as well as a financial one. At HIMG, a team dedicated to hair transplantation, our own S.H.E. technique and a doctor's assessment before you travel mean your plan is built around your own hair, not a standard package.
Start with a specialist assessment
Send up to 5 photos from home. Our doctors reply within 72 hours, usually within one working day, free of charge.
Request Your Free Photo AssessmentHair transplant in Hungary or Turkey?
Turkey and Hungary are both popular with UK patients travelling abroad for a hair transplant. Price is usually the first thing people compare, but the quality of the clinic matters more than the country. Ask any clinic the same questions, wherever it is.
| Factor | What to check at any clinic | At HIMG in Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost | Headline prices in Turkey are often lower. Check exactly what is included (hotel, transfers, medication, follow-up) and whether the price is per graft or per hair. | Published offer prices from £1,690 for up to 1,500 hairs. Flights and accommodation are not included. Prices |
| Travel | Consider flight time, how easy it is to return for a check-up, and how you will travel home in the first days after the procedure. | Direct flights from London (about 2.5 hours), Birmingham (about 2 hours 40 minutes) and Manchester (about 2 hours 45 minutes). |
| Communication | Ask who you will speak to before and after the procedure, and in which language. | Most of our doctors speak English. Meet the doctors |
| Who operates | Ask who performs each step, extraction and implantation, and what their qualifications are. | Procedures are planned and performed by our specialist doctors, whose CVs are on our website. |
| Aftercare | Ask what aftercare is included and how follow-up works once you are back in the UK. | An aftercare package, follow-up and check-ups, and contact by phone, WhatsApp, Viber or email. |
| Evidence of results | Ask for unretouched before and after photos, including the donor area. | Unretouched results, including well-known patients. Patient results |
| Regulation | Check the clinic's registration and the rules that apply in the country. | Hungary is a member of the European Union. |
| Donor area | Ask how many grafts your donor area can safely provide. | The number of hairs to be moved is agreed in advance, based on your donor area. |
| Guarantee | Ask whether there is a written guarantee, and what it covers. | The guarantee is part of the written contract for your procedure. What it covers |
You only have one donor area. Donor hair is limited, so a hair transplant cannot be repeated indefinitely. Look beyond the price and choose the clinic carefully. What to look for in a clinic
Discover Budapest
Budapest sits on both banks of the Danube, with hilly Buda to the west and flat Pest to the east, and its riverbanks, Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See the sights first. Thermal baths and long days in the sun are best before your procedure. Afterwards keep heat and sunlight away from your scalp, and ask your coordinator when the baths are safe again.
TreatmentsYour treatment and recovery in detailThe methods, the procedure day and recovery month by month.
