25 years of experience guarantees excellent results
We are an international hair restoration centre with state-of-the-art facilities in Athens and with a consultation office in central London. We have over 20 years of experience and have treated successfully over 15,000 patients. We take pride in providing the highest level of treatment and we truly care about our patients’ experience and outcomes.
33 Cavendish Square
Marylebone, W1G
We focus exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss for men and women using cutting edge surgical techniques. We also offer advice on clinically-proven medications to reverse or slow down hair thinning. We use the trichoscopy to study the scalp and hair, calculate donor capacity prior to a hair transplant session and monitor treatment and follow-up.
We perform the latest FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique where hair follicles are extracted individually from back of the head using specific designed tools with a diameter of less than 1mm. The hair follicles are then implanted directly into the thinning areas at an angle and density to mimic the natural hair growth pattern. Once transplanted, the hair will grow for lifetime because are genetically-resistant against baldness. The procedure is carried out using local anesthetic. Full results are seen after 9-12 months.
PRP is a substance found within your blood that contains platelets, growth factors and other bioactive proteins. We use PRP during and after the procedure to maintain the grafts until they are implanted into the thinning areas. PRP promotes tissue repair & healing, preserves and enhances hair follicle viability, helps reinvigorate dormant hair follicles and stimulates new hair growth.
We provide you with ongoing advice and help on monitoring your growth progress and hair loss using our e-health system. You will be able to return to us for regular check-ups, send us your pictures, lab tests and receive recommendations on various therapeutic options available to you.
We guarantee to replace any non-growing hair transplant follicular units at no extra cost. We perform the trichoscopy (12 months after the procedure) to count and assess the growth of the transplanted hair. In case some follicular units will not regrow (excluding a small, normal and acceptable deviation of 5%), a complimentary FUE hair transplant will be performed.
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We offer FUE Beard and Facial hair transplants to restore density on different areas of the face. These procedures can restore the cheek, beard, goatee, moustache, sideburns and in general anywhere that hair is desired including acne scars and other types of scars.
This method is used to restore growing hair to eyebrows that are thin, scarred or completely missing. The donor hairs come from the back of the head, single hair follicles are used for this procedure. The hairs are then positioned to mimic natural growth.
Our clinic specialises in corrective hair transplant procedures. The common problems caused by some outdated methods are the hair-plug look, wrong direction of the grafts and scarring in the donor area.
We perform Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), a highly effective, non-surgical procedure that replicates the look of real hair follicles. It uses micro-fine needles to create thousands of tiny pigmented hair-dots between hair in to simulate the natural appearance of real hair follicles.
ARRIVAL
Our English-speaking driver will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the hotel.
DAY 1
WELCOME
You will be taken to the clinic where our reception staff will greet you prior to meeting with the medical team. You will be given our consent form to read and sign and be asked to pay your remaining balance.
PRE-OPERATIVE CONSULTATION
Our pre-surgical consultation includes a detailed review on your medical history and lab tests, hairline design and distribution of the grafts. We perform the trichoscopy to assess existing density, hair miniaturization, donor capacity and advice on conservative treatments to address potential future hair loss. You have the opportunity to discuss in detail your goals and expectations with the team. High-resolution photos are be taken.
PRP (PLATELET RICH PLASMA) TREATMENT
You will have a certain amount of blood taken and then put into a centrifuge which spins the blood to separate out the red blood cells and the plasma. The PRP plasma that contains growth factors will be used during the procedure to promote tissue repair and healing and enhance hair follicle viability.
FUE PROCEDURE
We start the procedure by administering local anesthesia to the donor area using a series of small local injections (like a dentist uses). We then extract individual follicle units with a specialised punch device, ranging in diameter from 0.6mm – 0.9mm. Only the strongest and healthiest grafts are used for your procedure. After this phase, lunch will be provided. After lunch we start with the implantation phase where the hair follicles are implanted directly into the thinning areas at an angle and density to mimic the natural hair growth pattern. Upon completion of the procedure, the team provides you with post-operative instructions, and medications. A saline water spray will be provided to you as well. Many patients during the FUE session watch TV/iPhone/iPad or even fall asleep during the procedure.
DAY 2
The following day our driver will bring you to the clinic to have the areas checked and shampooed. You will be then be taken to the airport or decide to spend few days sightseeing Athens.
- FUE Hair Transplant
- PRP Treatment (Platelet Rich Plasma)
- Pre-operative Trichoscopy Report
- Post operative Hair Wash
- All Required Medication
- Lifelong e-Hair Health Support
- Hotel with Breakfast
- VIP Transfer
Up to 2000 grafts (approximately 5000 hairs) £1,699
ARRIVAL
Our English-speaking driver will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the hotel.
DAY 1
WELCOME
You will be taken to the clinic where our reception staff will greet you prior to meeting with the medical team. You will be given our consent form to read and sign and be asked to pay your remaining balance.
PRE-OPERATIVE CONSULTATION
Our pre-surgical consultation includes a detailed review on your medical history and lab tests, hairline design and distribution of the grafts. We perform the trichoscopy to assess existing density, hair miniaturization, donor capacity and advise on conservative treatments to address potential future hair loss. You have the opportunity to discuss in detail your goals and expectations with the team. High-resolution photos are be taken.
PRP (PLATELET RICH PLASMA) TREATMENT
You will have a certain amount of blood taken and then put into a centrifuge which spins the blood to separate out the red blood cells and the plasma. The PRP plasma that contains growth factors will be used during the procedure to promote tissue repair and healing and enhance hair follicle viability.
FUE PROCEDURE
We start the procedure by administering local anesthesia to the donor area using a series of small local injections (like a dentist uses). We then extract individual follicle units with a specialised punch device, ranging in diameter from 0.6mm – 0.9mm. Only the strongest and healthiest grafts are used for your procedure. After this phase, lunch will be provided. After lunch we start with the implantation phase where the hair follicles are implanted directly into the thinning areas at an angle and density to mimic the natural hair growth pattern. Upon completion of the procedure, the team provides you with post-operative instructions, and medications. A saline water spray will be provided to you as well. Many patients during the FUE session watch TV/iPhone/iPad or even fall asleep during the procedure.
DAY 2
If you have advanced pattern of hair loss, sufficient donor area or require dense packing, we can continue with a second day of treatment and transplant up to 4000 grafts. This option is suitable if you would like to complete the hair transplant procedure in a single session rather than multiple sessions and achieve the desired result in a shorter amount of time.
DAY 3
The following day our driver will bring you to the clinic to have the areas checked and shampooed. You will be then be taken to the airport or decide to spend few days sightseeing Athens.
- FUE Hair Transplant
- PRP Treatment (Platelet Rich Plasma)
- Pre-operative Trichoscopy Report
- Post operative Hair Wash
- All Required Medication
- Lifelong e-Hair Health Support
- Hotel with Breakfast
- VIP Transfer
Up to 4000 grafts (approximately 10000 hairs) £2,599
We have a great deal of experience of dealing with VIP patients and offer an additional level of exclusivity, personal service and discretion.
As a VIP patient you will have a private one to one pre-surgical consultation with Dr Marmagiolis who will perform your procedure and provide 24/7 personal telephone access for advice and support.
Dr Marmagiolis performs very specialised and complex FUE procedures including corrective and unshaven/undetectable (U-FUE) hair transplants. He treats high profile executives, celebrities, sports and television personalities.
- Exclusive seaside hotel
- A door-to-door chauffeur service
- Convenience based around your schedule (including Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays)
- Personal anaesthetist (conscious sedation for maximum comfort)
- Increased comfort and relaxing ambience
The FUE hair transplant is performed with local anesthetic and no intravenous or intra-muscular sedation is required.
With this method there is no visible scarring, decreased healing time, less post-operative pain, little bleeding and fewer complications than the FUT (follicular unit transplantation) or “strip” procedure.
Our trichoscopically controlled FUE method produces 100 % natural results and a lifetime growth.
Our instruments ensure correct angle and direction of the transplanted hair follicles that match your hair growth.
Depending on the degree of hair loss and donor site we can achieve very high density in the frontal part of the scalp, excellent temple angle closure and totally undetectable results.
Trichoscopy is a detailed dermoscopic examination of the hair and scalp. We perform the trichoscopy before the hair transplant to assess existing density, hair miniaturization in both the recipient and donor areas, hair abnormalities and donor capacity.
Our comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation includes also a detailed review on your medical history and lab tests, hairline design based on your facial features, donor hair available and future hair loss.
We are totally focused on our patients.
We operate as an efficient team to provide the best possible care, clinical excellence and the latest technology.
We discuss in detail our patients’ concerns and recommend treatment plans taken into account their wishes, lifestyle, general health, age and finances.
One year after the completion of his 2-days FUE hair transplant, Mr Stephen Boyd travelled from UK to Greece in order to share his experience. Have a look at his astonishing hair transplant result and learn more about the procedure and his personal experience regarding the medical team of our clinic. Learn more about the reasons that led Mr Stephen Boyd to trust our clinic, after having done a thorough research internationally.
Mr Simone Cerri, who is of Italian origin, travelled from Milan to Athens in order to resolve the problem of hair loss. He shares his personal experience after the completion of a 2-days FUE hair transplant session, performed by our experienced and highly skilled medical team. Mr Cerri describes his views, his thoughts and expectations, and explains why choosing IQ Hair Clinics for his hair transplantation was the best decison that he has ever made.
The IQ Hair Guarantee
We guarantee to replace any non-growing hair transplant follicular units at no extra cost. We perform the trichoscopy (12 months after the procedure) to count and assess the growth of the transplanted hair. In case some follicular units will not regrow (excluding a small, normal and acceptable deviation of 5%), a complimentary FUE hair transplant will be performed.
What are the points of excellence of our Trichoscopically Controlled FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Our Trichoscopically Controlled FUE is a minimally invasive technique where hair follicles are extracted individually from back of the head using specific designed tools with a diameter of less than 1mm. The hair follicles are then implanted directly into the thinning areas at an angle and density to mimic the natural hair growth pattern. Once transplanted, the hair will grow for lifetime because are genetically-resistant against baldness.
We perform the trichoscopy before the FUE hair transplant. The trichoscopy is a detailed dermoscopic examination of the hair and scalp under high power magnification with a hand-held microscope. During this evaluation:
- the existing density in different scalp regions is calculated
- the hair miniaturization in both the recipient and donor areas and hair abnormalities are analyzed
- donor capacity is measured
- frontal hairline and distribution of the hair follicles are determined
The results and findings of the trichoscopy are studied and analyzed, the images and measurements are saved and kept into an electronic file and are used evaluate growth progress, final result and future hair loss.
What is the IQ e-Hair Health Digital Booklet?
The IQ e-Hair Health Digital Booklet is an innovative tool that provides you with ongoing advice and help on monitoring your growth progress and hair loss. The primary goal is to maintain healthy hair, treat and prevent further hair loss.
It is a specially designed electronic folder that keeps all important information about your hair. It contains the results of the initial trichoscopy examination and laboratory tests prior to the FUE procedure. We recommend our patients to have regular laboratory tests (blood count, iron levels, ferritin, thyroid functions, testosterone levels, serum chemistries, DHEA-sulfate, prolactin, etc) and send us their photos. We do review these results and photos and offer treatment advice free of charge based on medications and supplements.
Multi-year experience & expertise
We are an international hair restoration centre with state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced medical team that operate according to international quality standards. IQ Dermatology Clinics have been certified by ISO 9001: 2008 [TUV Austria Hellas] and apply a Quality Management System in line with Standards for Medical Dermatology Care. IQ Dermatology Clinics have been awarded for their Innovative Services with the “HealthCare Business Award”. Our goal is to help you achieve the results you want with maximum safety, comfort and care.
We focus exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss for men and women using cutting edge surgical techniques. We also offer advice on clinically-proven medications to reverse or slow down hair thinning. We use the trichoscopy to study the scalp and hair, calculate donor capacity prior to a hair transplant session and monitor treatment and follow-up.
Natural results and dense packing
Our Trichoscopically Controlled FUE method produces 100 % natural results and a lifetime growth. Our instruments ensure correct angle and direction of the transplanted hair follicles that match your hair growth. Depending on the degree of hair loss and donor site we can achieve very high density in the frontal part of the scalp, excellent temple angle closure and totally undetectable results.
Trichoscopy examination and pre-operative evaluation
Trichoscopy is a detailed dermoscopic examination of the hair and scalp. We perform the trichoscopy before the hair transplant to assess existing density, hair miniaturization in both the recipient and donor areas, hair abnormalities and donor capacity. Our comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation includes also a detailed review on your medical history and lab tests, hairline design based on your facial features, donor hair available and future hair loss.
We believe in putting our patients first
We are totally focused on our patients. We operate as an efficient team to provide the best possible care, clinical excellence and the latest technology. We discuss in detail our patients’ concerns and recommend treatment plans taken into account their wishes, lifestyle, general health, age and finances.
Lifelong e-hair health support
We provide you with ongoing advice and help on monitoring your growth progress and hair loss using our e-health system. You will be able to return to us for regular check-ups, send us your pictures, lab tests and receive recommendations on various therapeutic options available to you.
Does FUE hair transplant leave visible scarring?
No. Follicular Units Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive technique where hair follicles are extracted one by one from the back of the head with specific microscopic tools. In Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT or “strip” technique) a strip of donor tissue is removed from the scalp resulting in a linear scar. The FUE method leaves no permanent and noticeable scar in the donor area.
Why to choose Athens for my hair transplant?
Athens is an excellent, accessible and safe location. Patients from the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia do not require a visa. It has a wonderful climate, unique cultural heritage sites and an amazing food. You can combine your hair transplant with great holidays.
Do you notice hair thinning in the donor area after the FUE?
Νο. It is possible to remove up to 40% of donor hair, without causing any visible thinning. 40% corresponds to an average of about 6000-7000 hair follicles, approximately 12,000-14,000 hairs.
How do you extract the follicles from the donor site?
We extract all hair follicles from the donor area which is at the back of the head. These follicles are genetically-resistant against baldness and maintain their properties after being transferred to the hair thinning areas, and therefore they never fall again.
We use advanced microscopes and special customized tools, allowing the extraction of individual hair follicles from the donor area and their implantation into the recipient areas. The customized tools have a diameter of 0.6 - 0.9 mm and separate the follicle from the surrounding tissue without causing any trauma and damage to the follicle. The procedure is performed using local anesthetic.
Is the procedure painful?
The FUE procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Some people say that this procedure is similar to visiting the dentist. The truth is that the mouth cavity is much more sensitive than the scalp. There is no pain during the procedure, only some discomfort when we administer the local anesthesia to the donor and recipient areas.
How long does the procedure last?
The treatment lasts between 4-7 hours depending on how many grafts are transplanted. If you have advanced pattern of hair loss, sufficient donor area or require dense packing, we can continue with a second day of treatment. This option is suitable if you would like to complete the hair transplant procedure in a single session rather than multiple sessions and achieve the desired result in a shorter amount of time
Do I require any hospitalization?
The FUE procedure does not require any hospitalization or overnight stays. You will be ready to leave the clinic shortly after the hair transplant.
When the healing is completed?
Both donor and recipient areas heal within 5-7 days. You can expect to see crusting and scabbing around the treated area after the session for 7 to 10 days and some redness that resembles a sunburn. You will be able to resume your normal daily activities almost immediately.
How long should I wait before washing my hair?
Upon completion of the procedure, the team provides you with post-operative instructions, and medications. A saline water spray will be provided to you as well. you can wash the donor area the following day and from the 3rd day you can wash all your hair gently. Everyday shampooing is required to keep your hair and scalp clean and helps with the healing process and hair growth.
Does the new hair implanted need a special treatment?
No. You will be able to treat the new hair normally as you did up until now, meaning that you will be able to wash it, brush it, dye it and style it as you wish.
Are the results permanent?
The result of the hair transplant is permanent. The new hair will maintain the same texture, color and characteristics. So, when the hair in the donor area will become white, also the hair in the recipient area will become white.
How natural is the result?
Our Trichoscopically Controlled FUE method produces 100 % natural results and a lifetime growth. Our instruments ensure correct angle and direction of the transplanted hair follicles that match your hair growth. We achieve an excellent temple angle closure and totally undetectable natural results.
When will I see the final results?
The majority of patients will notice substantial hair growth and more significantly visible coverage within 6 to 12 months after the procedure. Final results and full growth of the transplanted hair are seen at around 12 – 18 months.
LONDON
Τ +44 (0) 20 8144 8494
A 33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, W1G 0PW
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A 49, Vas. Sofias Ave
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A 71, Kifissias Ave
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