How much does a hair restoration consultation cost in London?
Free consultations save money like a free trip to the car dealer. Here is what a real London hair consultation should cost — and include.
Dr. Theo Marwick
Hair Restoration Surgeon · Marylebone
In short
- Trichology consult: £120–£220. Surgical consult: £150–£300.
- 'Free' consults are marketing — you pay in treatment recommendations.
- Consult should include trichoscopy and written plan.
- Fees often refunded against treatment — but not always.
The consultation is where you decide who to trust. Making it 'free' aligns the clinic's incentives with selling, not with diagnosis. Here is what a real London consult looks like.
Price bands and what should be in them
- £120–£180 trichology consult: 60 min, history, trichoscopy, plan by email
- £180–£300 surgical consult: 60–90 min with the surgeon, hairline discussion, graft estimate
- £300+ premium consult: same-day trichoscopy report, bloods review, second-opinion available
Free consultations — the honest read
Free consults are typically with a coordinator, not a clinician. Assessment is quick, pricing is the main output, contract pressure is real. If you must attend one, treat it as a pricing conversation only — get your diagnosis elsewhere.
Refunds
Many clinics offset the consult fee against later treatment. Ask before booking, and get it in writing.
A £180 consultation is the cheapest £180 you'll ever spend on your hair.
Frequently asked
Common questions
How many consults should I have?+
Two or three before committing. Different perspectives sharpen your decision.
Can I bring photos from home?+
Yes — same-light, same-angle photos over 6–12 months are gold.
Are online consultations valid?+
For initial triage yes; a proper first assessment needs in-person trichoscopy.
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