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Hair Transplant Consultation: What to Expect at Vinci
Your consultation is a free, no-obligation assessment with a specialist who maps your hair loss, estimates the grafts you’d need, and tells you honestly whether surgery is right for you. Here’s exactly what happens — and how to make the most of it.
A Vinci hair transplant consultation is a free, one-to-one assessment — in person at one of our 20+ clinics or by video — where a specialist examines your scalp and donor area, places you on the Norwood (men) or Ludwig (women) scale, estimates how many grafts you’d need, confirms whether you’re a suitable candidate, and sets out a realistic plan with costs and finance options. It typically lasts 30–45 minutes, there’s no obligation to proceed, and every recommendation is reviewed by our medical team. You leave with clear answers, a written plan, and zero pressure to book anything on the day.
How to book your free consultation
Booking takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing. You can choose whichever format suits you:
- In person — visit any of our 20+ clinics for a hands-on scalp and donor examination.
- Video — a face-to-face online assessment from home, ideal if you’re far from a clinic or prefer to start privately.
- By phone — call +44 20 7145 0112 and our team will arrange a time that works for you.
Whichever you choose, the assessment is free and carries no obligation to proceed. New to hair restoration? It’s worth reading how to choose a hair transplant clinic in the UK first, so you arrive knowing what good looks like.
What we assess in your consultation
A consultation is a genuine clinical assessment, not a sales meeting. Here’s what the specialist examines and why it matters to your result:
| What we assess | How we assess it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Scalp & recipient area | Close examination of thinning zones, hairline and crown, often with magnification | Defines what needs restoring and the density achievable |
| Donor area | Density check (follicular units per cm²) at the back and sides of the head | Your donor is a finite resource — it determines how many grafts are safely available |
| Norwood / Ludwig stage | Pattern mapping against the male (Norwood) or female (Ludwig) loss scales | Tells us how advanced the loss is and how it’s likely to progress |
| Graft estimate | A graft-number range based on your pattern, goals and donor capacity | Drives both the plan and the cost — an honest range, not a hard sell |
| Candidacy | Stability of your loss, age, medical history and expectations | Confirms whether surgery now is right, or whether to stabilise first |
| Realistic plan | Single or multi-session strategy, plus any supporting treatments | Sets expectations for density, timeline and lifetime hair |
| Costs & finance | Transparent pricing and 0% finance options | So you can plan with no surprises before committing |
Step-by-step: what happens in the consultation
Your hair history
We talk through when your loss started, how fast it’s moving, family history, and any treatments you’ve already tried. This frames everything that follows.
Scalp & donor analysis
The specialist examines your recipient zones and measures donor density. In person this is hands-on; by video we guide you to show the right angles in good light.
Norwood / Ludwig assessment
Your pattern is mapped to the relevant scale so we — and you — can see exactly where you sit and where you’re likely to head.
Graft estimate
You get an honest graft-number range for the result you want, balanced against what your donor can safely supply over a lifetime.
Candidacy & realistic plan
We confirm whether you’re a good candidate now, and outline a realistic plan — single or multi-session, with any medication or supporting steps.
Costs, finance & Q&A
We set out clear pricing and finance, then leave plenty of time for your questions. You go away to decide — there’s no rush to commit.
If you’d like to picture what comes after a “yes,” our surgery day walk-through takes you hour-by-hour through the procedure itself. To understand the technique behind it, see our complete guide to FUE hair transplants in the UK.
What to bring and how to prepare
You don’t need to do anything elaborate — but a little preparation makes your consultation far more useful:
Bring with you
- Old photos showing your hairline 5–10 years ago
- A list of any medications and supplements you take
- Notes on family history of hair loss
- Details of treatments you’ve already tried (finasteride, minoxidil, PRP)
- Your questions, written down (see the checklist below)
Before a video consultation
- Find a room with bright, even lighting
- Have dry, product-free hair so the scalp is visible
- Use a phone or laptop you can move around your head
- A second light or window helps us see the crown and donor
- Allow a quiet 45 minutes with no interruptions
Questions you should ask
A good clinic welcomes scrutiny. Use this checklist to make sure you leave with everything you need — and to gauge how straight the answers are:
- ☐ Am I genuinely a good candidate, or should I wait and stabilise first?
- ☐ How many grafts do you estimate I’ll need, and why that range?
- ☐ Will one session be enough, or should I plan for more over time?
- ☐ Who will actually perform my surgery, and what’s their experience?
- ☐ What technique do you recommend for me, and why?
- ☐ What result is realistic for my age and donor capacity?
- ☐ What does the total cost include — and what isn’t included?
- ☐ What finance options are available, and what are the terms?
- ☐ What aftercare and follow-up reviews do I get?
- ☐ Can I see before-and-after results from patients like me?
In-person vs video consultation
Both formats are free and lead to the same written plan. The right choice usually comes down to distance and how far along you are in your thinking.
| In-person consultation | Video consultation | |
|---|---|---|
| Donor density check | Hands-on, most precise | Strong estimate via guided camera angles |
| Convenience | Requires a clinic visit | From home, anywhere in the UK |
| Best for | Those ready to plan in detail or near a clinic | Early research, busy schedules, privacy |
| See the facility | Yes — meet the team and tour the clinic | Not in this session (visit can follow) |
| Cost & obligation | Free, no obligation | Free, no obligation |
Many patients start with a video consultation and follow up in person once they’re seriously considering surgery. There’s no wrong order — and no charge either way.
Our no-pressure ethos
We don’t do hard sells, “today-only” discounts or pressure tactics. A hair transplant is a considered, permanent decision, and the only good reason to proceed is that the assessment shows it’s right for you. If it isn’t — if your loss is still progressing rapidly, or medication is a better first step — we’ll tell you plainly. Every plan we put forward is reviewed by our medical team, and you’re free to take your written plan away and think it over for as long as you need.
Your next steps
- Book your free consultation — in person, by video, or by calling +44 20 7145 0112.
- Prepare using the checklist above so you get the most from your time.
- Attend and ask everything — leave with a graft estimate, a written plan and clear costs.
- Decide in your own time — no pressure, and 0% finance is available if you proceed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Your initial assessment — in person or by video — is completely free and carries no obligation to book any treatment.
How long does the consultation take?
Usually 30–45 minutes. That includes your hair history, the scalp and donor analysis, your Norwood or Ludwig assessment, a graft estimate, costs and a full question-and-answer session.
Will I be pressured to book surgery on the day?
No. We never use high-pressure tactics. You leave with a written plan and decide in your own time. If surgery isn’t right for you yet, we’ll tell you honestly.
Is a video consultation as accurate as an in-person one?
It’s very effective for an initial assessment and graft estimate, especially with good lighting and guided camera angles. For the most precise donor density check, an in-person visit is ideal — and you can always start with video and follow up in person.
What will it cost if I decide to go ahead?
Costs depend on the number of grafts and your plan, which we set out transparently at the consultation. We offer 0% finance over 24 months on treatment over £2,500 (subject to status), so you can spread the cost.
What if I’m not a suitable candidate?
We’ll explain why and what to do instead — often stabilising your hair loss with medication first, or a supporting treatment. We’d rather give you the right advice than the wrong surgery.
Who reviews my plan?
Every recommended plan is reviewed by our medical team before any treatment is confirmed, so what you’re offered is clinically appropriate for your hair, age and goals.
Book your free, no-obligation consultation — in person or by video — and leave with a graft estimate, a written plan and clear costs.
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