Crown Hair Transplant Surgery
Crown Hair Transplant Surgery
Crown hair transplant surgery involves relocating hair from the back and sides of the scalp into the circular crown or vertex area. A crown hair transplant can be performed with the FUE or an FUT method and it can increase hair density where it has thinned or recreate a crown fully including the spiral where the hair spins out. The procedure can be performed using the unshaven hair transplant or fully shaven technique.
Why Does Hair Loss Happen On The Crown?
Hair loss on the crown, also known as the vertex, is a common phenomenon that affects many people, particularly men and transgender patients. It is commonly caused by male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia. This is a condition where the hair follicles on the scalp are thinned by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), eventually leading to hair thinning. Over time, the hair on the crown area begins to fall out, leading to a bald circular area.
Hair loss in the crown can also affect women who are suffering from severe female pattern baldness.
Crown Hair Transplant Before and After
We have one of the biggest hair transplant before and after galleries in the world. You can see more of our cases and crown hair transplant results here: hair transplant before and after.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Crown Hair Transplant?
Good candidates for surgery in the crown will fall in the following categories:
- Patients who have naturally stabilised their crown hair loss with age
- Patients who are taking Minoxidil and/ or Finasteride to prevent hair loss in the crown
- Those who have a healthy donor area that can support surgical relocation of hair
- Patients who are showing distress from their crown hair loss, covering it up with caps and having other avoidance behaviours
Patients who consider surgery too early may end up with further thinning the crown requiring more surgery. This requires careful planning and not all patients can have repeated surgery to restore hair that is continuing to fall out.
Crown Hair Transplant Procedure
A crown hair transplant procedure involves transplanting healthy hair follicles from the donor area, typically located at the back and sides of the head, to the balding area on the crown.
The procedure is usually performed using the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) or FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) methods, which involves extracting hair follicles from the donor area and implanting them into the recipient area. The common process of this procedure involves:
- Outlining the crown area to be transplanted (5-15 minutes)
- Numbing the donor area and crown recipient area with local anaesthesia (5-15 minutes)
- Extraction of hair follicles to be transplanted (1-2 hours)
- Incisions made in the crown for new hairs to be implanted (45 minutes)
- Lunch (30-45 minutes)
- Implantation of new hairs in the crown to match the natural flow and spiral of the area (1-2 hours)
- Recovery at home (7-10 days)
- 9-18 months for the crown to grow
The entire procedure can take several hours, depending on the number of hair grafts needed. A crown hair transplant should give a result that lasts 10- 20 years or longer.
FUE vs FUT For Crown Hair Transplant Surgery
The main 2 techniques of hair transplant surgery are FUE and FUT. Choosing the right hair transplant technique requires a balanced discussion with your hair transplant Surgeon. For small to medium sized crowns, FUE hair transplant surgery may be the best option for patients. For large crowns or for patients who don't want too much hair to be shaved, an FUT hair transplant for the crown may be the preferred procedural choice. However, FUT hair transplant surgery tends to have a longer recovery time than FUE hair transplant surgery.
Crown FUE Hair Transplant Surgery
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a popular method for hair transplants, including for the crown area. The benefits of FUE include:
- Minimally invasive procedure: FUE is a comfortable procedure that requires no stitches.
- No linear scar: Unlike the FUT hair transplant method, FUE does not leave a linear scar on the back of the head.
- Quick recovery time: FUE allows for a quick recovery time, with most patients able to return to their normal activities within a 5-7 days.
FUT Crown Hair Transplants
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) is also a good method for large procedures in the crown. The benefits of FUT include:
- The ability to transplant a large area of crown hair loss.
- Sometimes patients who have large crowns require 2 sessions of FUE hair transplant surgery to cover the crown. This can sometimes be performed with a single day of FUT hair transplant surgery
How Long Does Crown Hair Transplant Recovery Take?
The recovery following a crown transplant takes 7-10 days with most patients back to work around 10-11 days after their surgery. In the first few days following the procedure patients will need to take care of their implanted hair. Most patients are able to return to work and social life once the scabs have washed away and the hairs have embedded into the crown area by day 10.
When Will You See Results from a Crown Hair Transplant?
Patients will tend to see their final crown result around 12 months following their procedure. Sometimes patients can grow earlier by 9 months and uncommonly some patients take longer to grow, taking up to 18 months.
BR's Crown transplant journey
Type of Surgery : FUE hair transplant
Hair Loss Level : Crown
Number of Grafts : 1877
"I have just returned from a 12 months follow-up consultation with Dr Vara and am extremely pleased with the outcome of the crown FUE hair transplant surgery. The entire process (the initial consultation, the day of surgery, and post-operative follow-ups) have been extremely professional. I felt looked after, all the steps were clearly explained in advance and any question I had was answered. So, I would highly recommend Dr Vara and this clinic for such a procedure."
AK's Crown transplant journey
Type of Surgery : FUE hair transplant
Hair Loss Level : Norwood 4
Number of Grafts : 2343
"Really Professional Service. Procedure fully discussed. No pressures. On day of procedure treated well including lovely lunch. Music and Netflix and a team of 6 including both Consultants. Yes one can go abroad but I doubt you will get the services of two experienced Consultants and really good after care as required and reassurance of being in excellent hands if anything is awry"
Crown hair transplant surgery at The Treatment Rooms London
All patients who enquire at The Treatment Rooms London are seen by their dedicated Surgeon. This 1-1 care ensures patients receive accurate surgical advice around their hair loss. Because procedures in the crown require a greater volume of hair, your surgeon needs to carefully plan your operation, they will take the following points into consideration when planning your procedure:
- How much hair do you have in your donor area to facilitate surgery
- Whether you have a single or a double spiral in your crown
- Whether you can have an unshaven or shaven crown hair transplant
- The approximate number of grafts required to give you the desired coverage
- If it is a lengthy procedure should you and your surgeon consider splitting the operation over 2 sessions
Crown hair transplant cost
The cost of a crown hair transplant depends on the size of your crown. It can range from £4000 to £10,000 and you may require 2 sessions of surgery in the crown to grow adequate coverage.
The cost will also be determined by the number of grafts you require for surgery, your hair type and whether you want to opt for a minimally shaven or unshaven hair transplant. You can calculate the approximate number of grafts you require for your surgery using our hair transplant graft calculator.
The Treatment Rooms London also offers 0% finance options for patients looking to spread the payment of their crown transplant over a year. Please mention your interest in our payment plans when you send your enquiry.
The Treatment Rooms London Reviews
Choosing a Surgeon for your Crown hair transplant
We encourage you to make sure your hair transplant surgeon is fully registered and licensed, including the clinic they work at. In the UK this includes both:
- A GMC registration for the Surgeon
- A CQC license for the clinic (take a look at our CQC license)
Our renowned hair transplant Surgeons are:
- Dr Roshan Vara, Co-Owner and Hair Transplant Surgeon
- Dr Dilan Fernando, Co-Owner and Hair Transplant Surgeon
- Dr Puroshini Pather, Hair Transplant Surgeon
At The Treatment Rooms London, we welcome new patients exploring treatment options for their hair loss before deciding upon a hair transplant. As discussed above, this doesn’t have to be your first port of call.
For more information as to how The Treatment Rooms London will be able to help you with any non-surgical hair loss treatments or, to find out more about our hair transplant processes, get in touch. Our renowned surgeons will book in a consultation whereby all treatment options will be explored culminating in a tailored patient journey specific to your needs.
Crown Hair Transplant FAQs
A crown hair transplant is a procedure that restores hair in the crown section of the scalp. This area is prone to bald spots primarily due to male pattern baldness. The procedure involves transplanting hair follicles from the donor area to the area with balding or thinning.
Authored by
Dr Roshan Vara
Dr. Roshan Vara is a renowned hair transplant surgeon in London and the Co-Founder of our award winning hair transplant clinic, The Treatment Rooms London.He has over 10 years of experience in hair transplant surgery and is recognised for delivering natural-looking results through ethical, patient-centred care. He is a Full Medical Member of BAHRS and an Associate Member of ISHRS, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards in modern hair restoration.
Reviewed by
Dr Dilan Fernando
Dr. Dilan Fernando is regarded as one of the best hair transplant surgeons in London and Co-Founder of The Treatment Rooms London. He has over 10 years of experience in hair transplant surgery and is known for his meticulous technique and commitment to ethical practice. He served on the Executive Committee of BAHRS from 2020 to 2024, helping to shape industry standards for patient safety and quality of care. Dr. Fernando personally performs each surgery, ensuring natural results built on trust and experience.
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