How to choose the right clinic for hair transplantation
Choosing a clinic for a hair transplant is a big decision, often the biggest hair-related decision you make. Here are the questions that actually determine whether you can trust a clinic - and how to find the answers before you book, regardless of which clinic you end up choosing.
Five questions to ask before you book
Marketing text often looks the same from clinic to clinic. What actually separates a reliable clinic from an unclear one is whether these five questions can be answered with clear, verifiable answers.
1. Is the surgeon or team named – with verifiable credentials?
A hair transplant is surgery. "Our experienced team" without a name, title or verifiable background cannot be verified - a named team will.
So answers Akacia Medical
Our team is presented by name and role: Firo Esmer is the CEO and founder, Dr. Mohammed Abas is the medical doctor in charge. Akacia Medical is also a member of ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery). Read about the team · CEO has the floor
2. Is the price published before you book a consultation?
Prices that are only given verbally after a sales call are difficult to compare calmly, and increase the risk that you will make a decision under pressure.
So answers Akacia Medical
Our prices are published in advance, with no hidden fees - so you can compare and think before you book. See our prices
3. Is there a written guarantee - with terms you can actually read?
A promise of "good results" in a sales copy is not the same as a written condition you can refer to if something doesn't go as expected.
So answers Akacia Medical
If grafts do not grow as expected, we will replace them at no extra cost, provided at least 12 months have passed since the operation and our instructions have been followed. The terms and conditions can be read in their entirety before you book. Read the terms of the guarantee
4. Can you find independent reviews – not just on the clinic's own website?
Selected quotes on a clinic's own website cannot be verified. Reviews on a standalone platform, preferably with identity verification, are harder to fabricate.
So answers Akacia Medical
We have 5.0/5 based on 100+ reviews on Reco.se, where reviews are verified with BankID, as well as reviews on Google. See reviews on Reco.se
5. Do you know where the procedure itself is performed - and by whom?
A local address in your city does not always mean that the operation takes place there. Sometimes only the consultation is local, while the intervention takes place somewhere else entirely, by another team.
So answers Akacia Medical
We are clear about this on every city site: the consultation can take place digitally or locally, but the operation itself is always performed by the same experienced team of experts at our clinic in Bromma, Stockholm. See our clinics and locations
Frequently asked questions about choosing a clinic
Is the cheapest clinic always the best choice?+
Not necessarily. A low price says nothing about the surgeon's experience, what is included, or what applies if the result is not as expected. A published total price and a written guarantee make prices truly comparable.
How do I know a review is genuine?+
Look for reviews on a standalone platform rather than just quotes on the clinic's own site. Platforms that verify the reviewer, for example with BankID, are more difficult to manipulate than a free text field.
Is it enough that the clinic has a nice office in my city?+
No. Ask specifically who performs the procedure itself and where it takes place - not just where you will be received at the consultation. It is the operation, not the venue, that determines the outcome.
What should I ask during a free consultation?+
Ask about the experience of the surgeon/team, expected number of hair follicles, total price including any add-ons, and exactly what the warranty covers and what conditions apply.
Ready to ask the questions yourself?
Book a free consultation with Akacia Medical - we will be happy to answer all five questions before you decide.
Book a free consultationRelated information
Explore more about our treatments and services
Members of ISHRS
Safely insured
5.0/5 from 100+ reviews
Recommended company for 6 consecutive years
1000+ reviews
60+ reviewsAkacia Medical is insured by Safe Clinic, members of ISHRS and has 5.0/5 on Reco.se with over 100 BankID-verified reviews. With extensive experience, certified expertise, clear treatment plans, and careful follow-up before, during, and after treatment, you get a safe package where quality, safety, and natural results are always the focus – a safe choice when you want to choose the right clinic from the start.
Ask our specialists your question
Fill in the form and we will get back to you with a free assessment, with no obligation.