Hair transplant in Poland is gaining popularity among the natives of the country as well as people from neighboring countries are choosing this country for the same. After the hair re-grows following the procedure, the transplanted hair behaves like natural hair giving a very natural hair look.
Poland is a central European country boarding Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. A member of the EU Poland is one the six most populous countries and the fastest growing economy in the EU.
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure. It involves the doctor who technically moves hair (such as the back of the head) to fill the bald area of the scalp. The hair loss area could be a small one at the frontal part of the head or at the crown or at the vertex or having a grade 6 or 7 Norwood pattern of baldness or a scar. All are treated.
According to a study, 30% of men experience hair loss by the age of 30 and 50% of men experience significant hair loss by the age of 50. Once hair loss starts it is difficult to stop it. If you cannot accept baldness due to hair loss, the hair transplant procedure is the only permanent solution that can possibly help restore a mane worthy of (self) respect.
The most common techniques for hair transplant today are using the FUE and the FUT. Both techniques are surgical in nature and performed under local anesthesia. According to the law of Poland, any surgical procedure has to be carried out by licensed medical practitioners.
FUT (Follicular unit transplant) is a strip harvesting method of removing living hair follicles surgically from the donor area that is scalp-containing skin.
FUE is an abbreviation for Follicular Unit Extraction. The difference is the extraction method from the FUT. Before deciding on this technique for the patient analysis of the patient's scalp is done. Individual grafts are excised from a patient’s scalp. Small holes are made in the areas encountering hair loss and the FUE hair grafts are then placed into holes.
A Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique procedure can cost (@ US$ 2/grafts) anywhere between $4,000 to $10,000 (around $4,000 for small cases needing 2000 grafts and up to $10,000 for complicated, larger cases needing 5000 grafts). The final cost is actually dependent on the condition of hair loss because the procedures are customized as per the requirement and technique chose by the patient.
Treatment | Cost |
FUE (@ US$ 2/grafts) | $4000----$10,000 |
FUT (@ US$ 1.5/grafts) | $3000----$7500 |
Body Grafts (@ US$ 3/grafts) 1000 grafts to 2000 grafts | $3000----$6000 |
• Doctor charges
• The Clinics Policy (tax etc)
• The number of grafts required
• he techniques that were selected (FUE or FUT or other treatments)
• The donor source (back of head grafts or body grafts)
Poland holds very high standards of medical care facilities. Healthcare and medical services in Poland are both state-run as well as private. Equipped with all modern facilities and the latest medical technologies, some of these are considered as best in the world. These hospitals and clinics are certified by the Polish Ministry of Health and are recognized by the EU and other international agents. All medical practitioners are required to register with the Chamber of Physicians and Dentists in Poland.
Poland has many accredited medical hair and aesthetic clinic that offers the latest techniques in hair transplantation. During the consultation, the clinics gather information regarding baldness patterns, hair characteristics, hairline, age, and expectations and plan the procedure accordingly.
According to a report published in 2017 year by PwC ( PricewaterhouseCoopers ), medical tourism is growing in central and eastern Europe by 12% to 15% which varies from country to country, treatment to treatment. And as per the Polish Medical Tourism Association, 488,000 foreign patients traveled to Poland in the last few years. The majority of patients are from Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Nordic countries. Affordable prices that can be two to three times low than in their native countries and low-cost flights from these countries are the major factors that attract patients. Patients generally choose one-day treatment and go back to their homes, few choose to spend a few days of the recovery period in medical spas or tourism to avoid the edgy situation if arises post-treatment.
1. Technique to be used: It is the most important part of the entire hair restoration journey. One must ensure which technique will be best for his or her hair treatment before arriving for the procedure.
2. Cost of Treatment: The cost of the procedure very much depends on the technique that is going to perform and the size of the baldness. One must confirm the approximate cost of his treatment so that he manages the entire trip efficiently and handle the hidden cost.
3. Clinic Reviews: This will be the only way for the patients to get some inside to prove that the treatment in the clinic of their choice is carried out properly. Every patient needs to ensure that the clinic he is considering is well-equipped, and staff and doctors are experienced. The Clinic must be aware of handling the dos and don’ts before and after surgery. Moreover, it will also be of immense help in the evaluation and review of the complete satisfaction of past patients.
4. Doctor Records & Result: Records of doctors here prefer to record results that your doctor produced after a hair transplant in previous cases he has done. This form an important part of the decision-making for the patient. Discuss the time it took for the result to appear and how much percent of grafts will grow. Generally, results can start showing after 6 months to 1 year of recovery. However, if the operation was highly successful, satisfactory results can be seen in as little as 6 months.
5. Total Expenses on Round Trip: This is the most important aspect of the treatment especially when it is planned for a foreign land. All expenses required for the round trip should be calculated. This included the cost of their flight, inland travel, food, lodging, cost of treatment, post-treatment medication, and planned post-treatment tourism. Some amount from the reserve has to be used in case any contingencies come up.
6. Time Taken in the Procedure: The time taken for this process varies from person to person depending on the number of grafts; Treatment usually takes 5-10 hours. If more grafts are required, the procedure can be extended for two days or a second sitting can be planned after some time. Patients are advised to confirm the required timings with the clinic so that they can plan their visit accordingly.
7. Pain or discomfort during the Procedure: One should discuss the pain and discomfort with the doctor before taking a final decision. Although the procedure is said to be painless because local anesthesia is injected at the donor site within 5 to 10 minutes after harvesting, this is then given at the recipient site. Local anesthesia numbs the area. After that, excision, extraction, and insertion become painless. Yes, there may be discomfort for a few hours after the effect of the local anesthesia wears off. Mild pain relievers and antibiotics may be needed for 1-2 days to ease pain and reduce post-operative swelling as per the prescription of the doctor but prolonged pain is unusual.
8. Recovery time:Discuss the recovery time and how to deal with any unanticipated complication that surfaces. It takes about 3 - 4 days to heal and up to a week for the treated area to look normal. During this period the medicines should be continued as per the advice of the doctor to recover without any complications. It is recommended to avoid contact sports, swimming, running, and excessive exercise for 30 days.
9. Currency of Poland: Although Poland is part of the European Union, their national currency is the Polish zloty (zl) rather than the Euro. However, most clinics will provide their pricing in Euros and some clinics accept Euros for cash payments but it’s always good to double-check before you travel.
10. Visa policies: It depends on the passport that you are holding. Every country in the world has its own visa policies for different countries, and Poland is no different. People with a passport from an EU country can travel to Poland without a visa. US passport holders may enter Poland on a tourist visa. Before making travel plans, always check the official website of the Government of Poland for the most up-to-date information on visa regulations and the policies of the home government on international travel.
