Hair system or hair transplant: what’s the difference?
The main difference is that a hair transplant is surgery, performed at a medical clinic, while a hair system isn’t: it’s attached to the scalp and you walk out with hair the same day.
How they differ
| Hair system | Hair transplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery | No | Yes, at a medical clinic |
| When you see the result | On the day it’s fitted | Whatever the clinic advises |
| Maintenance | Every 7–14 days, depending on the base | Whatever the clinic advises |
| How long it lasts | The hair system lasts 5–7 months and is replaced with a new one | Whatever the clinic advises |
| Normal life (shower, sport, pool, sleep) | Yes, with maintenance kept up to date | Whatever the clinic advises |
| Price at Crinova Hair Center | Fitting with the hair system 530 €; maintenance 50 € | We don’t do hair transplants |
Pros and cons of a hair system
- Pros:
- No surgery.
- You walk out with hair the same day.
- It works even if the area to cover is large.
- Cons:
- Maintenance every 7–14 days.
- It has to be replaced every 5–7 months.
- It’s a recurring cost.
Pros and cons of a hair transplant
A hair transplant is surgery: a doctor needs to explain its pros and cons in your case. We don’t do hair transplants.
Who a hair system is ideal for
- If you don’t want to have surgery.
- If you want to walk out with hair the same day.
- If the area to cover is large.
Questions to ask yourself before deciding
- Am I prepared to go through surgery and recovery?
- Is regular maintenance worth it to avoid surgery?
- Which area do I want to cover, and what density am I after?
At Crinova Hair Center we don’t do hair transplants or medical treatments: we fit and maintain hair systems. If you’re considering a transplant, talk to a doctor. If a hair system suits you, we’ll explain everything at our hair system centre in Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear a hair system if I’ve already had a transplant?
Tell us about it in the consultation, which is free: we look at your case and tell you whether a hair system suits you.
Which is better, a hair system or a transplant?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer: it depends on whether you want surgery and on the area to be covered. A transplant is assessed by a doctor; we’ll explain the hair system to you ourselves.
If a hair system suits you, we’ll explain it all
Book a consultation in Barcelona, at the centre or at your home.