Cosmetic Surgery · Chicago, Illinois
Hair Transplant in Chicago
Surgery that relocates your own permanent hair follicles to thinning areas, the only treatment that puts living, growing hair back where it has been lost. Compare Chicago clinics below and request a free consultation.
Typical cost in Chicago
$6,000–$18,000
per session · USD
A general range for Chicago, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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Hair Transplant surgeons in Chicago
Plastic surgeons in Chicago who list hair transplant among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
Plastic Surgery Clinic of Chicago
Chicago
Plastic Surgery Clinic of Chicago is a plastic surgery practice in Chicago, Illinois, rated 5 stars across 94 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery
Chicago
Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Chicago, Illinois, rated 4.8 stars across 387 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Anil Shah, MD, FACS
Chicago
Anil Shah, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Chicago, Illinois, rated 4.6 stars across 590 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.
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At a glance
Hair Transplant in Chicago: the numbers
4 plastic surgery practices in the Chicago area list hair transplant. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
- Together the 4 with Google reviews hold 1,240 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 3 have 100 or more.
- Where they are: Chicago (3), South Barrington (1).
- 1 of 4 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites
What Chicago hair transplant practices state about themselves
Based on the websites of 3 Chicago plastic surgery practices that list hair transplant, checked September 2026. Counts include only what a practice states itself, so a practice that does not mention something may still offer it. Ask at your consultation.
- 1 of 3 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (2)
- 2 of 3 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- 1 of 3 mention virtual consultations
- 1 of 3 show before-and-after photos on their site
Techniques named for hair transplant: Hair Micrograft, FUE.
In their words
XSculpt
Hair transplant cost in Chicago typically ranges from $8,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on the number of grafts, the technique used, and your surgeon’s experience.
At XSculpt , Dr. John D. Rachel performs Hair Micrograft, a minimally invasive technique that offers advantages over traditional FUE and FUT methods.
About Hair Transplant
Surgery that relocates your own permanent hair follicles to thinning areas, the only treatment that puts living, growing hair back where it has been lost.
Sessions
One session for many patients, larger restorations staged over two, final result around 12 months
Downtime
Grafts visible as small scabs for 7 to 10 days, desk work in 2 to 3 days, transplanted hair sheds then regrows over months
Good candidate
People with stable or medically managed hair loss, a defined thinning pattern, and enough dense donor hair at the back and sides to supply the plan
- Transplanted follicles come from zones genetically resistant to balding, so they keep growing
- Modern FUE leaves no linear scar and heals in days
- Results are your own hair, growing, cuttable, and permanent in the transplanted zone
- Pairs with medical therapy that protects the hair you still have
FAQ
Hair Transplant in Chicago: common questions
How much does Hair Transplant cost in Chicago?
Typical Hair Transplant pricing in Chicago runs $6,000–$18,000 per session. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Chicago clinics for a personalized quote.
How long do Hair Transplant results last?
Results vary by patient, but most Chicago providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Hair Transplant series.
Can I wear makeup after Hair Transplant?
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
How much does a hair transplant cost?
In the US and Canada, $6,000 to $18,000 per session, driven mostly by graft count. Clinics price per graft, commonly $3 to $8, and typical sessions run 1,500 to 3,000 grafts. A hairline restoration sits at the lower end, full frontal-and-crown work at the top or across two sessions. Quotes far below this range, particularly abroad, price in trade-offs worth understanding before you fly.
What is the difference between FUE and FUT?
FUE extracts follicles one by one through dot incisions, heals fast, and leaves no linear scar, which suits short haircuts. FUT removes a thin strip from the back of the head, yields many grafts in one pass, and leaves a line scar that longer hair covers. FUE now dominates, but FUT remains rational for large sessions and maximum lifetime graft yield. Good clinics offer both and recommend by case.
Will the transplanted hair fall out?
The transplanted shafts shed within a few weeks, which alarms patients who were not warned, and the follicles then regrow permanently, with visible growth from month three and full results at twelve to eighteen months. The transplanted follicles keep their donor-zone resistance to balding. The surrounding original hair, however, remains on its own trajectory, which is why stabilizing medication matters.
Do I still need finasteride or minoxidil after a transplant?
Usually yes, and this is the most under-explained fact in the field. A transplant moves hair, it does not stop hair loss. Untreated, the native hair behind and around the grafts keeps thinning, and the transplanted zone can end up as an island. Medication or ongoing therapy protects the frame around the surgical result. Clinics that skip this conversation are selling grafts, not outcomes.
Am I a candidate if I am a woman, or if my loss is diffuse?
Sometimes. Women with a stable pattern and a strong donor zone can do well, but diffuse thinning across the whole scalp, common in female pattern loss, often includes the donor area itself, which undermines the supply. A workup for medical causes comes first. For diffuse cases, medical therapy and treatments like PRP are frequently the honest recommendation over surgery.
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