The cost per graft for hair transplant cost in Riyadh is rarely advertised as a fixed, single price by clinics. Instead, the price is usually determined by package deals based on the total number of grafts needed and the technique used.1
To estimate the cost per graft, you need to divide the total package price by the number of grafts in that package.
Estimated Cost Per Graft in Riyadh (SAR)
Based on the advertised price ranges for common graft counts, here is a general estimation of the cost per graft in Saudi Riyals (SAR):
Procedure Type
Graft Range
Estimated Total Cost (SAR)
Estimated Cost Per Graft (SAR)
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)
1,000 - 1,500
SAR 6,999 - SAR 12,000
$\approx \text{SAR 6 to SAR 12}$
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)
1,500 - 2,500
SAR 11,999 - SAR 20,000
$\approx \text{SAR 8 to SAR 10}$
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
1,000 - 1,500
SAR 10,000 - SAR 15,000
$\approx \text{SAR 10 to SAR 15}$
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
2,500 - 4,000
SAR 14,999 - SAR 30,000
$\approx \text{SAR 7 to SAR 12}$
Note: The cost per graft typically decreases as the total number of grafts increases, as the larger procedure utilizes the surgeon's time more efficiently.
Key Factors Affecting the Cost Per Graft
- Technique Used (Most Important Factor):
- FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation): Generally the cheaper technique per graft, as it is less labor-intensive.
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FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) & DHI (Direct Hair Implantation): These are more time-consuming, precise methods that require higher skill, making them generally more expensive per graft.2
- Number of Grafts: As mentioned, clinics often offer a sliding scale—the price per graft is lower for a 3,000-graft package than for a 1,000-graft procedure.
- Clinic Reputation and Surgeon Expertise: Highly renowned surgeons and premium clinics in Riyadh will charge a significantly higher rate per graft than budget clinics.
- Inclusions in the Package: Many clinics include medications, post-operative care kits, and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) sessions in their package price, which influences the total cost and, consequently, the calculated cost per graft.3