Crown Hair Transplant (FUE)

One of the most common balding patterns associated with androgenic alopecia is the thinning of the crown area (also known as the vertex).

Dr Bonaros is a leading crown hair transplant surgeon in Scotland, offering an advanced FUE hair transplant on the crown area at his state-of-the-art hair transplant clinic in Glasgow.

If you are considering crown hair transplant work in the UK, Dr Bonaros can help you regain your self-confidence. Schedule a consultation to discuss if a vertex hair transplant is right for you.

FUE Hair Transplant for the Crown

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive procedure to achieve a full head of hair in those suffering from female or male pattern baldness.

Here is what you need to know about FUE and losing hair on the crown.

Causes of Crown Hair Loss

Hair thinning in men and women can occur as a result of:

alopecia areata
androgenetic alopecia
scalp infections and
scarring

Located at the highest point of the scalp, the vertex is a complex region where hair forms a circular pattern known as a hair whorl. Having two whorls, or a double crown, is not uncommon. Male pattern baldness frequently affects this area of the scalp, with hair loss starting from the centre and progressing outwards.

Despite being relatively concealed, a bald or balding crown area can cause many men and women to feel self-conscious. This often leads to seeking out permanent solutions for hair loss in this area, such as a crown hair transplant procedure.

How the FUE Procedure Works on the Crown

The Follicular Unit Extraction procedure we offer at our Glasgow clinic is a safe and effective crown
hair restoration treatment for hair thinning in the crown region of the scalp.

1. Before beginning any medical treatment, Dr Epameinondas Bonaros will ensure that each patient is fully informed about the crown hair transplant procedure, so they are fully informed on what to expect.

2. After a dose of local anaesthesia is administered, individual follicles are extracted from the donor area at the back or sides of the scalp.

3. These hair follicles are then skillfully transplanted to fill in balding spots on the crown. Dr Bonaros is an FUE expert who specialises in hair implanter pens. This pioneering transplant technique eliminates the need for pre-made incisions and allows controlled precision over the direction, angle, depth and density of the hair follicles.

4. This vertex baldness treatment gives Dr Bonaros complete command when transplanting the hair grafts. By mimicking the circular pattern of the crown, he can deliver more natural-looking results.

In alignment with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), every aspect of the crown transplant is carried out using the highest international standards and equipment to ensure you get the best possible treatment and results.

Combine this treatment with a mid-scalp transplant or hairline transplant for a comprehensive full-head hair transplant. This 2-day procedure is popular amongst patients wanting a full hair transplant.

Considerations for Crown Hair Transplants

Whether it’s a hair transplant for a full bald spot or to improve the hair density of thinning hair whorls, several aspects need to be considered. Patients should discuss these aspects with their hair transplant surgeons when contemplating crown hair transplants to treat thin or missing hair.

These are the most important considerations.

Choose a Qualified Hair Transplant Surgeon

There is a finite supply of donor hair, and balding will likely progress over time. For this reason, it is essential to select a qualified and responsible surgeon. They will discuss your aesthetic goals and priorities with you to ensure they can tailor the procedure to you for the best long-term outcomes.

Achieving Uniform & Natural-Looking Results

The crown area, especially at the centre of the hair whorl, can pose challenges in creating uniform hair density because each patient’s hair direction is unique.

See a Whorl-Related Case Study

This is why choosing a hair transplant treatment tailored to your unique hair growth pattern is important. If you want a crown hair transplant, it should deliver natural-looking results that will satisfy you now and 20 years down the line. A good FUE hair transplant surgeon will know how to implant the hair grafts in a way that suits your hair loss and growth patterns in order to achieve the best results.

Long Term Perspective

A successful hair transplant on the crown relies on having an adequate donor area with sufficient hair density. Ideally, it is advisable to address hair loss and thinning in the frontal and mid-scalp regions first before considering a crown area hair transplant.

Crown Transplant Case Study

Typically, patients over 40 are preferred candidates for this procedure. While family history (among other factors) can help us predict the extent of future projected hair loss on the crown, accurately predicting a patient’s full extent of balding before the age of 40 is challenging.

Frontal Hair Restoration

FUE Crown Hair Transplant Result

Medical treatments are crucial in slowing and stabilising hair loss before surgery. This is especially important in younger patients who may experience continuous hair loss as they age.

Stabilising treatments help preserve existing hair and create a better foundation for transplantation. By controlling hair loss early, these treatments can improve surgical outcomes and ensure a more natural, long-lasting result.

The younger the patient, the more conservative the transplant will be. This strategy preserves the donor hair supply, making future hair transplants possible if necessary.

Tailored Approach

There are different approaches to a crown hair transplant based on the needs of the individual patient.

The conservative approach to crown hair transplants focuses on achieving a density of 20–30 grafts per square centimetre. This method is preferred when the donor area is limited or when preserving the donor zone for potential future needs is essential.

Crown Transplant Male (52) Case Study

Another approach is to strategically place grafts on the posterior mid-scalp and top of the vertex so the hair naturally covers the untreated part of the crown.

In cases where the patients are over 40 with baldness limited to the vertex, the primary goal will be to achieve the best possible density.

To explore treatment options for your hair loss concerns with a leading FUE expert in Scotland, schedule a consultation with Dr Epameinondas Bonaros today.

FAQs About Crown Hair Transplants

Before committing to a life-changing surgical procedure, it’s important to understand what the treatment entails.
Read our answers to common questions to learn more about crown hair transplant costs, recovery, and other concerns.

How much does a crown hair transplant cost?

At Dr Bonaros’ clinic, our competitive pricing starts at just £4 per graft. The cost of a hair transplant in the crown area greatly depends on the extent of the hair loss or thinning. Typically, patients with crown hair loss need from 1500 to 2500 hair grafts. A completely bald crown, for example, would need more hair follicles implanted to achieve natural hair.

After your initial consultation, we can provide you with a quote for the entire crown hair transplant process.

Fill out our online assessment form for a price estimate

What is the best age for a crown hair transplant?

Crown hair transplants are not suitable for every patient. They are generally recommended for individuals aged 40 and above who have experienced hair loss.

Individuals in their twenties or early thirties are typically not ideal candidates. Younger individuals are more likely to continue losing hair and may need a good density of healthy hair follicles for a future hair transplant on the crown region or other areas of the scalp.

Medical treatments help slow and stabilise hair loss, preserving existing hair and improving density before surgery. Responsible hair transplant surgeons will wait until a patient’s hair loss pattern is well-established before considering crown hair transplants as a treatment option. This ensures a more informed and forward-thinking approach that can help achieve the best long-term results.

Several factors, including age, general health, type of hair loss, and hair characteristics, will determine your suitability for a crown FUE transplant.

Is the FUE procedure painful?

No. The FUE crown hair replacement procedure is conducted under local anaesthesia, so you will be fully awake during the hair transplant but won’t experience any pain.

To ensure an entirely pain-free crown transplant, we use the state-of-the-art Kinetic Anaesthesia Device to reduce the mild discomfort typically associated with local anaesthetic injections.

What are the side effects of a crown hair transplant?

When performed by skilled and experienced medical professionals at a reputable clinic, crown hair transplants typically result in only minor side effects that resolve within a few weeks.

Some patients experience a tight and swollen scalp for a few days following the crown transplant, while others might develop temporary scabs on the crown area.

Dr Bonaros will guide you on how to minimise these side effects and promote faster healing.

Aftercare Guide

How long is the downtime for crown hair transplant surgery?

You can anticipate returning to your regular activities within a few days and engaging in more intense physical activities within two weeks after your treatment.

Timeline & Recovery

Our goal is to ensure a smooth and comfortable recovery process to maximise the results of your hair transplantation. Dr Bonaros will prescribe the necessary medication to aid in your post-operative healing process and will provide detailed instructions on how to care for your newly transplanted grafts.

For more information on what to expect post-surgery, refer to our comprehensive post-operation hair growth and recovery guide for FUE transplants. You can also read through our in-depth post-operative aftercare instructions.

How long does it take to see the results?

It’s important to understand that hair regrowth after an FUE transplant on the crown can vary from person to person.

Patients typically notice the emergence of new hair growth approximately three months after the hair transplant procedure. The new hairs may appear very fine, transparent, short and wispy, but will typically normalise and become more prominent over time.

That being said, the hair growth cycle at the crown zone may begin later compared to other scalp regions. It generally takes 15–18 months for the transplanted hair in the crown to fully mature.

See some of the FUE hair transplant results we’ve achieved in our gallery.

Crown Hair Transplant Result

Before and After Crown Hair Transplant Result

Are there alternative hair loss treatment options?

Yes. A hair transplant for alopecia (androgenetic) affecting the crown is a permanent solution and one of the most common hair transplants at our clinic. However, the vertex region has also responded well to medications such as minoxidil and finasteride.

These hair loss medications can effectively prevent future hair loss and restore hair growth. They often yield better results for those with male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) experiencing crown hair loss compared to individuals with a receding hairline.

Many hair loss patients combine surgical procedures with other treatments. This is particularly effective for younger patients with difficult-to-determine long-term hair loss patterns.

Contact our hair transplant clinic at 0141 340 9098 or info@drbonaros.com to find out more about a personalised hair transplant.

Dr Bonaros: Cutting Edge Crown Hair Transplant in Glasgow

Dr Epameinondas Bonaros is a trusted FUE hair transplant specialist in Glasgow who is committed to providing honest, responsible and ethical advice tailored to each patient’s unique needs. This patient-centric approach is guided by trust and integrity to ensure your well-being is our top priority.

Along with hair transplants for the scalp, beard, and body, Dr Bonaros also offers non-surgical treatments for male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness and other causes of hair loss, such as platelet-rich plasma, minoxidil and finasteride.

Our hair transplant clinic is based in Glasgow, but through our online consultations, we can help guide patients across the United Kingdom. We provide a cost estimate and initial advice for crown hair transplants through a non-binding online assessment form.

Full Member of the BAHRS & ISHRS

Dr Epameinondas Bonaros is a full member of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (BAHRS) and Scotland’s only full member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). He acts as the lead surgeon throughout the entire hair transplantation procedure.

Ready to start your hair restoration journey? Call our clinic in Glasgow to book a consultation for
your crown hair transplant surgery with a leading hair transplant surgeon in Scotland.

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Fabrizio Catinella

I recently went for an in-person appointment with Dr Bonaros. He is very professional, friendly and well informed.

Highly recommended.

Jackie Lambert

Dr Bonaros is an incredibly talent doctor in his field and has provided me with a wonderful hair transplant result. Finding information and pictures for female hair transplants was really hard. Hair is such a defining part of us all that is not realised until you start to lose your hair.
I suffered female pattern balding and hair thinning due to menopause and became very self conscious. I was worried about the treatment (as many on line photos looked so horrific), pain, recovery time, would it work, results etc. I also didn't want to lose more hair over the coming years, but also didn't want to have my head shaved at the back for the transplant.
Dr Bonaros answered all my questions and was such a knowledgeable and calming person that I knew he was the doctor for me and I was in safe hands.
On the day of the transplant, he and his team were amazing and so very kind and took great care of me. The aftercare and regular check ups were great.
I have just celebrated by first hair transplant birthday and the result are fantastic. I have consented for Dr Bonaros to share all of my journey photos with any other women out there contemplating this treatment. I cannot recommend highly enough. My hair is thicker and fuller and I even have a full fringe now.

Peter Walker

Can't thank the Dr and the team enough for such great work on my hair. It's been a year and I'm delighted with the results of my 4000 graft procedure.

The team were kind, professional and patient during the consultation stage. They answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.

During the operation every step was explained and the experience was made as comfortable as possible over the two days of my 4000 graft procedure. It's a morning of extractions from the donor area and an afternoon of inserting them into the recipient area with lunch provided. I brought some in-ear headphones for a podcast to pass the time and it does fly by. Dr Bonaros was present at all times performing the extractions and graft placement. They worked non-stop during this time.

The post operation care package you get home and the follow up emails and appointments to ask questions really made the whole post care process easy at what is a sensitive time.

Fully recovered and seeing the results, it's gave me a lot of confidence and looking back at old photographs I really do not regret having it done, I wish I did it sooner.

Really appreciate what the clinic has done for me. Thank you Dr Bonaros and Team!

graham jardine

Can’t thank dr Bonaros and the team enough,

I found them to be extremely professional, reassuring and kind.

I work an operating theatre environment so I guess I was a bit of a tough customer however I was very impressed with my hair transplant from first consultation to the operation itself.

I’m now 4 months out and have loads of hair growth, my confidence has been renewed massively and my only regret is not having the treatment sooner!

Thanks again

Kind regards

Graham

Response from the owner:Dear Graham,

Thank you for your wonderful review of Dr Bonaros hair transplant clinic in Glasgow. We're delighted to hear that you found our team professional, reassuring, and kind throughout your experience. It means a lot coming from someone with your background in an operating theatre environment.

We're thrilled that you're already seeing significant hair growth and that your confidence has been renewed. It's always rewarding to know our efforts have had such a positive impact. We appreciate your kind words and for entrusting us with your care.

Kind regards,
Dr Bonaros' Team

Cayden

I had a 2000 graft hair transplant with Dr Bonaros just over a year ago. It was painless, very easy on my part (I just had to lie in different positions and amuse myself) and Dr Bonaros and his team were super informative and happily answered all of my questions both during our initial consult and the procedure itself.

I was seen at 8:50am and we finished up I believe around 4pm, with an hour lunch break (the surgery provided a hot lunch, and were very accommodating with my dietary needs)

Aftercare was very well explained and I was given all the necessary equipment and care instructions for my recovery.

I had no complications during or after the transplant, and healing with a lot easier than I expected. Patience and time are the main factors for the months after your transplant.

I am over the moon with my results, I am so much more confident and my self-esteem has come on in leaps and bounds.

Thank you so much for giving me a new lease on life!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at our hair transplant clinic in Glasgow. We're thrilled to hear that you had a painless and smooth procedure with Dr. Bonaros and his team. It's wonderful to know that you felt well-informed and cared for throughout your journey with us.

We're delighted that you're happy with your results and that they have positively impacted your confidence and self-esteem. Thank you for choosing our clinic, and for your kind words. We're here for you if you need any further assistance.

Warm regards,
Dr Bonaros' Team

Brucr Petrie

Just reached the 1 year point of my transplant. I have to say i'm more than delighted with the results.Had a 2 day proceedure which went very smoothly.i was made to feel relaxed and reassured from start to finish.Dr benaros and Kat are so down to earth and totally proffesional. I am so happy to have chosen them and definitely made the right decision.i wouldnt hesitate to reccomend them .if your contemplating taking the plunge,go for it!you wont regret it.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you are more than satisfied with the results of your hair transplant at our Glasgow hair transplant clinic.
At Dr Bonaros' Clinic, we aim to foster a welcoming and professional environment for all our patients, and your kind words genuinely affirm our dedication.

We’re thrilled that you chose us for your hair restoration journey and that you feel you made the right decision. Thank you for your recommendation, and for those contemplating addressing their hair loss, we are here to help you take that step with confidence.

Best regards,
The Team at Dr. Bonaros' Clinic

Theodora Kotorou

I can’t recommend Dr Bonaros enough! After struggling with hair loss for years, I finally found a doctor who provided me with an efficient and cost-effective solution that truly worked. From the first consultation, he took the time to understand my concerns, explain all my options, and tailor a treatment plan that suited my needs.

The results have been incredible, and I feel more confident with my current hair situation. He is professional, welcoming, and always available for any follow-up questions. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable hair loss specialist, look no further than Dr Bonaros.

Would highly recommend to anyone dealing with hair loss. Thank you!

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience at our Glasgow hair transplant and hair treatments clinic. Our aim is to provide efficient and affordable solutions for hair loss, and we’re pleased to know you’ve found a treatment plan that suits you. Your increased confidence is exactly why we do what we do.

Dr. Bonaros and the entire team are dedicated to understanding each patient’s unique needs and making them feel welcome and supported throughout their hair restoration journey. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We're here to help anyone dealing with hair loss, and we appreciate your trust in us!

Best wishes,
The Team at Dr Bonaros' Clinic

carlo celindano

I had a hair transplant over 4 years ago with him and I'm still happy today he truly is amazing 🥳 if you are thinking of getting one please use him 🙏 he does the whole procedure from start to finish. If you do your research it has amazing reviews and the great profile. 3 of my friends have used him as well and they're very happy with the results 😁 please don't choose the cheapest price to get the procedure 🤦 just pay once and get it done properly. You really do get what you pay for with hair transplants. Thank you again for a life changing experience 😁

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you're still happy with your results and that your experience was life-changing. It's fantastic to know that you and your friends have had positive experiences with Dr Bonaros.
At Dr Bonaros hair transplant clinic in Glasgow, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive care from start to finish, ensuring that each procedure meets the highest standards of quality and patient satisfaction.

If you ever have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you once again for your kind words and support.

Connor T

From the very beginning, the entire experience was fantastic. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and explained every step of the process in great detail

The procedure was surprisingly comfortable, with minimal discomfort during and after the surgery. The recovery went well, and I was provided with clear instructions and a goody bag to take away to aid my recovery.

I highly recommend that everyone consult with Dr. Bonaro and his staff before making a final decision. You won't regret it!

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We’re delighted to hear about your good experience at our hair transplant clinic in Glasgow. It’s great that you found the procedure comfortable and our staff informative. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. If you need further assistance, we’re here to help!

susan taylor

Visited Dr Bonaros regarding hair thinning. Found him to be very professional and had my best interests at heart. No hard sell or trying to sell unneeded products. If anyone needs advice regarding hair loss or hair thinning I cannot recommend this doctor enough.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. Bonaros provided professional care with your best interests in mind. At our hair transplant clinic in Glasgow, we pride ourselves on offering honest advice without any pressure. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!