Layered FUT (Staged Sessions) Cost in Korea

Layered FUT (Staged Sessions) Cost in Korea

Layered FUT—also known as Staged Sessions—is a deliberate approach where the transplant is divided into multiple FUT procedures over time, allowing gradual donor area healing and optimized density planning. This method is chosen for extensive coverage needs or delicate aesthetic goals, and it affects pricing compared to single-session FUT commonly in the range of ₩4.8M–₩6.87M (~$3.5K–$5K) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.

Comprehensive Cost Overview

Session Structure	Estimated Cost (KRW)	Approx. USD
2 Sessions (2,500 grafts each; 5,000 total)	₩9,600,000 – ₩13,740,000	$7,000 – $10,000
3 Sessions (2,500 grafts/session; 7,500 total)	₩14,400,000 – ₩20,610,000	$10,500 – $15,000
Per Session Estimate	₩4,800,000 – ₩6,870,000	$3,500 – $5,000

Detailed Cost Analysis by Component

Component	Description	Cost (KRW)	USD
FUT Strip Harvest + Dissection	Per session cost for strip removal and micro graft prep	₩2,000,000 – ₩3,500,000	$1,500 – $2,600
Implantation	Dense or aesthetic graft placement per session	₩1,500,000 – ₩2,500,000	$1,100 – $1,900
Session Planning & Healing Interval	Mapping and recovery scheduling between sessions	₩300,000 – ₩600,000	$230 – $460

Additional & Optional Services Cost

Service	Description	Cost (KRW)	USD
PRP or Exosome Booster (per session)	Promotes healing and graft survival	₩300,000 – ₩600,000	$230 – $460
Trichophytic Closure Upgrade	Scar-minimizing donor closure	₩200,000 – ₩400,000	$150 – $300
Growth Monitoring Package	Digital imaging and session-by-session tracking	₩150,000 – ₩300,000	$115 – $230

Clinical Treatment Costs

Service	Description	Cost (KRW)	USD
Multi-Session Planning Consultation	Design, scheduling, and graft allocation review	₩70,000 – ₩100,000	$55 – $75
Between-Session Healing Check	Scalp recovery and readiness evaluation	₩30,000 – ₩60,000	$25 – $45
Final Density Review	Outcome evaluation after last session	₩50,000 – ₩80,000	$38 – $60