Hair transplant cost — Wellington
Hair Transplant Cost Wellington 2026 — $7 – $11 per Graft (FUE)
FUE hair transplants in Wellington cost $7 – $11 per graft in 2026, with session totals from $7,500 (1,000 grafts) to $30,000 (3,000 grafts). Wellington pricing sits between Auckland and Christchurch.
Prices last verified May 2026 against published Wellington clinic websites.
Wellington hair transplant cost by graft count
| Graft count | Wellington price | Use case | Session time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 grafts | $7,500 – $11,000 | Crown thinning, hairline refinement | 4 – 5 hours |
| 2,000 grafts | $14,000 – $20,000 | Norwood II/III pattern | 6 – 8 hours |
| 3,000 grafts | $20,000 – $30,000 | Norwood IV — frontal + mid-scalp | 8 – 10 hours |
| 4,000 grafts | $26,000 – $38,000 | Norwood V — extensive coverage | 2-day session |
Wellington hair transplant clinics
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FUE vs FUT vs DHI — Wellington
- FUE: $7 – $11 per graft. No linear scar. Recovery 7 – 10 days. Default at most Wellington providers.
- FUT (strip): $5 – $9 per graft. Linear donor scar. Used for very high graft counts (4,000+).
- DHI: $9 – $13 per graft. Choi implanter pen variant of FUE. Better hairline density control.
Finance and payment plans for Wellington hair transplant
- Q Card / Gem Visa — interest-free 6 – 24 months. Watch establishment fee + revert rate.
- Medical-finance (MyFinance, Pretty Penny) — terms up to 5 years from 9.95 % p.a.
- In-house weekly direct debit — ~$180 – $370/week on 2,000-graft session over 18 – 24 months.
- Health insurance — not covered (elective on all NZ policies).
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Wellington hair transplant cost — FAQs
How much does a hair transplant cost in Wellington?
FUE hair transplants in Wellington cost $7 – $11 per graft in 2026. Typical session prices: 1,000 grafts $7,500 – $11,000; 2,000 grafts $14,000 – $20,000; 3,000 grafts $20,000 – $30,000. Wellington pricing sits between Auckland (higher) and Christchurch (lower).
Which Wellington clinics offer hair transplants?
Wellington providers listed on ClinicCompare include Hutt Valley Hair Clinic and Wellington Hair Institute. Several Wellington plastic surgery practices also offer hair restoration as a secondary service.
Should I travel to Auckland for a hair transplant?
Auckland has a larger range of dedicated hair restoration clinics but Wellington has experienced surgeons and pricing $500 – $1,500 lower per session. Travel to Auckland is worth considering only for very large cases (4,000+ grafts) where specialist FUE platforms matter.
Do Wellington hair transplant clinics offer payment plans?
Yes. Q Card / Gem Visa interest-free terms (6 – 24 months) are accepted at most Wellington providers. Medical-finance specialists (MyFinance, Pretty Penny) advertise terms up to 5 years from 9.95 % p.a.