What is the cost of a hair transplant for women in Tunisia?
The cost of a hair transplant for women in Tunisia ranges from £1,400 to £2,400, compared with £2,600 to £7,300 in the UK. This price includes the DHI technique without shaving, local anaesthetic and accommodation. The procedure takes 6 to 8 hours as a day case, with no overnight hospital stay.
📊 Price table 2026
| Type of procedure | Price in Tunisia | Price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| DHI without shaving (Invisible) | £1,550 - £2,250 | £6,000 - £8,600 |
| FUE with partial shaving | £1,400 - £1,900 | £4,700 - £6,900 |
| Eyebrow transplant | £950 - £1,450 | £1,300 - £3,000 |
| Transplant + Mesotherapy package | £1,650 - £2,400 | £6,500 - £9,500 |
The complete guide to a hair transplant for women in Tunisia
Hair loss in women is a distressing experience. It can undermine self-confidence, and also affect how you see yourself day to day. Fortunately, aesthetic procedures can now address it, such as a hair transplant or hair implantation.
This cosmetic surgery is now carried out with modern techniques and instruments designed specifically for harvesting and implanting grafts.
A hair transplant for women in Tunisia appeals first for its price, two to three times lower than in the UK, and for a package that covers the whole stay.
What does a hair transplant for women involve?
A hair transplant for women is a surgical procedure that involves implanting new hair follicles into the thinning areas of the scalp, following hair loss.
To do this, a surgeon harvests hair follicles from a donor area (a part of the scalp still well covered with hair) and then transplants them into the areas where hair no longer grows. Hair transplantation works by harvesting individual follicular units, without a strip of scalp.
Several hair transplant techniques are currently available :
- FUE transplant (Follicular Unit Extraction) : a technique that involves harvesting hair follicles one by one from the donor area and then implanting them directly into the hair-bearing area using a steel incision blade.
- DHI transplant (Direct Hair Implantation) : this aesthetic method extracts follicular grafts (follicles) and implants them directly with a single instrument : a pen with sapphire stone micro-blades. This hair implant technique is currently the fastest and most practical to perform.
Who is a hair transplant for women in Tunisia suitable for ?
A hair transplant for women is suitable for any candidate experiencing hair loss. That means hair loss that no longer produces new regrowth. This is known as alopecia. Alopecia is assessed on the Ludwig scale. The Ludwig scale has three stages, and a transplant is discussed at each of them according to the density of the donor area.
Hair implantation suits every form of alopecia : whether diffuse or progressive, androgenetic, scarring (after trauma, a burn or an accident) or traction alopecia. A hair transplant can be considered as soon as loss of density and alopecia are established.
On the other hand, be aware that hair implantation can only be considered on a healthy scalp. Otherwise, the implants will not hold and an aesthetic result cannot be achieved.
A hair transplant for women is also not indicated for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or for those with clotting disorders, cardiovascular disease or allergic reactions.
How does a hair transplant for women in Tunisia work ?
A hair transplant for women in Tunisia is a surgical procedure carried out under local anaesthetic as a day case. No success rate is published for this procedure : what is measured is the survival of the implanted grafts, from 77.4% to 87.9% on scarred skin[1].
International patients who travel for a hair transplant in Tunisia benefit from end-to-end care throughout their stay.
Before the procedure
The first step of a hair transplant for women in Tunisia is a hair diagnosis. This initial consultation involves an assessment of your hair density and hair loss by a medical team. Some medical examinations and blood tests will be carried out to determine whether hair implantation is compatible with your state of health.
A further consultation before the hair restoration surgery allows for a more in-depth medical assessment. This is also when you meet the anaesthetist.
During the procedure
The hair implantation procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic. It can last from 6 to 8 hours, broken up by short breaks (but not too long, as this could contaminate the grafts and the scalp). The number of grafts implanted in one session depends on the area to be covered and the density of the donor area.
Placing hair implants is done under local anaesthetic. Complications affect 1.2% to 4.7% of patients : scabbing and facial swelling are common after-effects, while infections and persistent numbness occur in up to 11%[2].
After the procedure
After the procedure, once the anaesthetic wears off, the after-effects amount to a few tingling sensations. These fade after the treatment applied by the surgeon. In the two or three days that follow, the surgeon checks the state of the grafts. The implanted hairs fall out first, before resuming the normal regrowth cycle : the result can only be judged once this regrowth is complete.
Precautions to take after a hair transplant for women
After a hair transplant for women in Tunisia, there are a number of precautions to take :
- Use a special shampoo to wash your hair.
- Do not manipulate the hair : no chemical or mechanical treatments.
- Sleep in a semi-upright position at 45°. Do not sleep flat for 10 to 15 days. To sleep on your back, wait about 1 month.
- Do not expose your hair to the sun, and cover your head when you go out.
- Do not lower your head often, to avoid poor blood circulation,
- Follow a healthy, balanced diet and take food supplements.
How much does a hair transplant for women in Tunisia cost ?
The price of a hair transplant for women in Tunisia is between £1,400 and £2,400. This includes all care throughout the medical stay : surgeon’s fees, hospital costs, post-operative follow-up, airport-hotel transfer, medication, language assistance, and more.
To find out what your NHS cover provides in your situation, check with your GP or consult the NHS website.
A quote sets out the number of grafts, the technique chosen and what the package actually covers, including accommodation and transfers. Your coordinator is British.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Does the price quoted in Tunisia include accommodation?
The Tunisian package, between £1,400 and £2,400, covers the procedure, the local anaesthetic and accommodation. In the UK, the same procedure costs from £2,600 to £7,300, excluding your stay. A full breakdown of costs is on the hair transplant prices in Tunisia page.
Do I need medical treatment before the transplant?
Topical minoxidil is the only treatment with a high level of evidence in female androgenetic alopecia, and it remains the first choice[3]. Around 40% of patients do not improve on this treatment.
Do I have to shave my hair for a transplant?
Not necessarily. The DHI technique without shaving harvests and implants without cutting the hair. FUE with partial shaving only clears a strip at the back of the scalp, which long hair covers as soon as you leave the clinic.
Is one session enough to restore density?
Often not. Out of 820 FUE transplants, 94% of patients were satisfied at twelve months, but 62% wanted a second session to gain density or coverage[4]. The initial quote covers only one session.
Is a hair transplant covered by the NHS?
No. A hair transplant carried out for aesthetic reasons is not funded by the NHS, whether in the UK or abroad[5]. Reconstructive indications, after a burn or trauma, require a prior medical opinion.
What is different compared with Turkey or Spain?
The price and the flight time. A hair transplant for women in Turkey or a hair transplant for women in Spain costs more, between £1,650 and £5,200 depending on the country and the technique. The procedure itself is the same, and so is the number of grafts.
How much does an eyebrow transplant cost in Tunisia?
Between £950 and £1,450 in Tunisia, compared with £1,300 to £3,000 in the UK. The procedure harvests the same follicles as a scalp transplant and is sometimes combined with it. See the eyebrow transplant prices in Tunisia page.
Sources & References
- Evin N, Guray Evin S. Camouflage of Postburn Scarring Alopecia Using Nanofat Grafting and Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2024. View the source
- Liu RH, Xu LJ, McCarty JC, Xiao R, Chen JX, Lee LN. A Scoping Review on Complications in Modern Hair Transplantation. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2025. View the source
- Müller Ramos P, Melo DF, Radwanski H, de Almeida RFC, Miot HA. Female-pattern hair loss: therapeutic update. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. 2023. View the source
- Chouhan K, Roga G, Kumar A, Gupta J. Approach to Hair Transplantation in Advanced Grade Baldness by Follicular Unit Extraction. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2019. View the source
- Assurance Maladie. Prise en charge des actes à visée esthétique. 2026. View the source
