To build an accurate budget for hair restoration in Riyadh(تكلفة زراعة الشعر في الرياض), you must account for the surgical procedure, mandatory medical tests, and the subsequent 12 months of recovery maintenance. In 2025, Riyadh clinics increasingly move toward all-inclusive packages, but understanding the individual cost components will help you avoid "budget creep."

1. The Surgical Base (FUE / DHI / Sapphire)

The largest portion of your budget is the procedure itself. In Riyadh, the technique often dictates the price more than the graft count for mid-range sessions.

2. Pre-Operative Diagnostic Costs

Reputable Riyadh clinics require blood panels before surgery.

• Standard Lab Tests: SAR 400 – 800 (Includes CBC, Hep-B/C, HIV, and clotting factors).

• Consultation Fee: Free to SAR 500 (Often deducted from the final surgery bill).

• Scalp Analysis (Trichoscopy): Usually included in high-end packages; otherwise SAR 300.

3. Post-Operative Maintenance (Year 1)

The first year is critical for graft survival. Most patients underestimate these recurring costs:

• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma): 3 to 4 sessions are standard.¹

   

  • Per session: SAR 699 – 1,200

  • Yearly Bundle: SAR 2,000 – 4,000

• Post-Op Medication Kit: Includes medical shampoo, foams, and antibiotics for the first 14 days.

  • Estimated: SAR 400 – 700 (Often included in "All-Inclusive" packages).

• Daily Maintenance (Minoxidil/Finasteride): Required to protect existing non-transplanted hair.

  • Monthly: SAR 150 – 300

  • Yearly Total: SAR 1,800 – 3,600

4. Hidden Budget Factors

• VAT (15%): Ensure your quote is "VAT Inclusive." On a SAR 20,000 surgery, the tax alone is SAR 3,000.

• Needle-Free Anesthesia: A comfort upgrade that usually adds SAR 500 – 1,500.

• Travel/Parking: If you live outside Riyadh, factor in 2 nights of hotel stay (approx.² SAR 800 – 1,200) to attend the Day 2 "First Wash" appointment.

   

Budget Summary Example (Moderate Restoration)

For a typical 2,500-graft FUE procedure in a reputable Riyadh clinic:

• Surgery (Package): SAR 12,000

• VAT (15%): SAR 1,800

• PRP Bundle (3 sessions): SAR 2,500

• Year 1 Medications: SAR 2,400

• TOTAL BUDGET: SAR 18,700

Financing Your Budget

Most modern Riyadh clinics (like Adama, Enfield Royal, or Padra) now partner with Tabby or Tamara.

• Split in 4: Pay roughly SAR 4,675/month for four months interest-free.

• Bank Installments: 0% interest for 6–12 months via major banks (Al Rajhi, SNB).