Every procedure at our Cardiff clinic is performed by a GMC-registered surgeon
Based centrally in Cardiff and accessible from across Wales and the wider South West
A straight-talking assessment of your donor supply and expected results, no sales pressure
Your surgeon is dedicated to your case alone from the start of your procedure to the end
Transgender Hair Transplant in Cardiff
At Hair Transplant Cardiff, we offer hair transplant surgery for transgender patients with an approach that is fully tailored to each patient’s goals. The procedures and clinical priorities differ significantly between trans women seeking a feminised hairline and trans men looking to develop facial or body hair coverage, and our surgical planning reflects that difference.
All consultations are confidential. We work alongside your existing gender care team where appropriate and take our lead from your priorities rather than imposing a standard treatment pathway.
Before and After Transgender Hair Transplant Results in Cardiff
A selection of results from patients treated at our Cardiff clinic. All procedures were performed by our GMC-registered surgeons.
Hairline Feminisation for Trans Women
A masculine hairline typically has angular temporal peaks and sits higher on the forehead. A feminine hairline is lower, rounder, and has a softer curve at the temples. Hairline transplantation for trans women uses FUE to lower the hairline position and reconstruct the temporal peaks into a more rounded profile.
The number of grafts needed depends on how much the hairline needs to be lowered and how wide the temporal recession is. Most feminising hairline procedures use between 1,500 and 3,000 grafts. Some patients combine hairline work with crown density in the same session.
Timing matters. Most surgeons recommend waiting until you have been on oestrogen therapy for at least 12 months before having a hairline transplant. Oestrogen often slows or halts further recession, and operating before the hormonal effect has stabilised means designing a hairline into an uncertain landscape. Your surgeon will discuss your current HRT regimen at consultation.
Facial and Body Hair for Trans Men
Testosterone therapy usually stimulates facial hair growth in trans men, but coverage is often uneven. The moustache, chin, cheeks, and jaw all respond differently, and for many trans men the beard never reaches the density they want through hormones alone.
FUE beard transplantation can fill patchy areas in any zone of the facial hair, placing grafts at the correct angle for each part of the beard. The moustache, chin patch, and jaw are the most commonly treated areas. We also offer chest and body hair transplants for trans men seeking denser coverage outside the face.
The best time for facial hair transplantation is typically 18 to 24 months into testosterone therapy, once the hormonal response has reached its plateau. This allows your surgeon to see clearly which areas are genuinely limited by follicle absence rather than still-developing hormonal response.
What to Expect at Consultation
Your consultation in Cardiff is a one-to-one conversation with your surgeon, not a triage appointment with a coordinator. We discuss your goals, review your current hair loss or growth pattern, assess your donor area, and outline the realistic range of outcomes for your specific anatomy. You leave with a written treatment plan and graft estimate. There is no obligation to proceed.
Cost
Transgender hair transplant costs depend on the type of procedure and the number of grafts required. We provide a detailed fixed-price quote at your free consultation. Financing is available. Contact our Cardiff clinic to book your assessment.
Book Your Free Hair Transplant Consultation in Cardiff
Speak with one of our GMC-registered surgeons. No obligation, no pressure. We assess your hair loss, discuss your options, and give you an honest recommendation.
Book Your Free Consultation in Cardiff
Speak to one of our GMC-registered surgeons about your hair loss. No obligation, no hard sell.
Where to Find Us
Hair Transplant Cardiff is located just outside the city centre and easily accessible from across Wales and the South West.
Hair Transplant Cardiff
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff
CF24 0EB
The clinic is a short walk from Cardiff Queen Street station and well served by bus routes across the city. Easy access from the M4 for patients travelling by car.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our Cardiff clinic offers hair transplant surgery for both trans women and trans men, with procedures tailored to the specific goals and anatomy of each patient. We have a confidential, respectful consultation process and work alongside your existing gender care team where appropriate.
A feminine hairline sits lower on the forehead, with rounded temples and a gentle curve rather than the angular M-shape of a male hairline. We use FUE to lower the hairline and fill the temporal peaks. The exact design depends on your forehead proportions and is planned collaboratively at consultation.
Most surgeons recommend waiting until you have been on oestrogen therapy for at least 12 months. This allows the existing hairline to show its maximum response to hormone therapy before we commit to a transplant design. Starting HRT early tends to slow further recession significantly.
Yes. Trans men on testosterone often develop good facial hair but may find the beard does not grow evenly in all zones. FUE beard transplantation can fill patchy areas of the moustache, chin, or jaw. We also offer chest hair transplants for trans men seeking denser body hair coverage.
Completely. Your consultation, procedure, and aftercare are all carried out with full discretion. We do not share patient information with anyone outside your care team.
A typical feminising hairline transplant uses between 1,500 and 3,000 grafts, depending on how much the hairline needs to be lowered and how wide the temporal recession is. Some patients combine a hairline procedure with crown density work in the same session.
Patient Testimonials
Aside from achieving fantastic results, we believe that keeping in touch with our patients before, during and after their hair transplantation procedure is paramount – it helps to keep our patients feeling calm and in control. We’re always on hand to provide guidance, support and aftercare advice. Time and again, our patients tell us that this is what sets us apart from other clinics.
You can read our great reviews of FUE hair transplants over on Google and Trustpilot