Ice-Graft FUE (Cold Storage Follicle Technique) Cost in Korea

Ice-Graft FUE, also known as the Cold Storage Follicle Technique, is an advanced transplant method used in top Korean clinics to improve graft viability. After extraction, follicles are stored in chilled preservation solutions—typically between 4–8°C—to reduce cellular stress and prolong survival. This approach is particularly useful for long or large FUE sessions, enhancing growth rates and minimizing follicle trauma during implantation.

Comprehensive Cost Overview

Treatment Type	Estimated Cost (KRW)	Approx. USD
Ice-Graft FUE (2,000–2,500 Grafts)	₩6,800,000 – ₩9,200,000	$4,900 – $6,700
Ice-Graft FUE (3,000–3,500+ Grafts)	₩9,500,000 – ₩12,500,000	$6,900 – $9,100
Cold Storage Add-On (to Standard FUE)	₩500,000 – ₩900,000	$380 – $690

Detailed Cost Analysis by Component

Component	Description	Cost (KRW)	USD
FUE Extraction	Standard graft harvesting using punch tools	₩2,500,000 – ₩4,000,000	$1,800 – $3,000
Cold Storage Solution Handling	Use of hypothermic solution during graft prep	₩400,000 – ₩600,000	$300 – $460
Implantation	Ice-preserved follicle insertion into scalp	₩2,000,000 – ₩3,500,000	$1,500 – $2,600

Additional & Optional Services Cost

Service	Description	Cost (KRW)	USD
PRP with Cold Graft Implantation	Enhances recovery and graft uptake	₩300,000 – ₩600,000	$230 – $460
Extended Ice-Graft Holding Time	For large-volume, long-duration surgeries	₩200,000 – ₩400,000	$150 – $300
Thermal Monitoring Sensors	Digital tracking of cold storage parameters	₩100,000 – ₩200,000	$75 – $150

Clinical Treatment Costs

Service	Description	Cost (KRW)	USD
Hair Loss Assessment	Scalp scan and graft requirement mapping	₩50,000 – ₩100,000	$38 – $75
Post-Surgery Imaging & Density Review	Check graft survival after cold storage	₩30,000 – ₩60,000	$25 – $45
Anti-Shedding Topical Kit	Post-op support for regrowth and healing	₩80,000 – ₩150,000	$60 – $115