Using Low-Level Laser Therapy After a 3000 Graft Hair Transplant

What is LLLT and How Can It Help?

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a painless treatment that uses red light to stimulate hair growth. It's used after hair transplants to help the scalp heal, improve blood flow, and support the growth of new hair. After a large transplant like 3000 grafts, your scalp is working hard to recover. LLLT can support this process.

A 3000 graft transplant involves placing around 6,000 individual hairs into areas of thinning or balding. The results can be excellent, but the scalp needs time and care to fully heal. That’s where LLLT can make a difference. It creates a healthier environment for your new grafts to grow.

How Does LLLT Work?

The red light used in LLLT doesn’t heat the skin. Instead, it’s absorbed by the cells in your scalp, especially those around the base of the hair follicle. This boosts energy in the cells and improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the area. It also helps reduce inflammation and supports the natural hair growth cycle.

After a transplant, there’s often swelling, redness, and crusting around the grafts. LLLT can help calm the skin and may speed up recovery. Studies show it may also reduce the risk of “shock loss”—a temporary shedding of hair after surgery—by improving blood supply to both transplanted and existing follicles.

One study published in the International Journal of Trichology showed that LLLT improved both hair thickness and growth rate when used consistently for several months after hair transplant surgery.

When Should You Start LLLT?

You should wait at least 7 days after your hair transplant before starting LLLT. This gives the grafts time to settle and the scabs to heal. Once the scalp is calm, using LLLT two to three times per week can help support the next phase—when the grafts start growing new hair.

At My Hair UK, we recommend this timing for most patients. We see better early growth in patients who follow this routine consistently.

What Does It Cost?

A 3000 graft hair transplant at My Hair UK costs around £4,499. This covers the surgery, aftercare, and support throughout your recovery.

LLLT costs depend on the type of device you choose. Home-use laser caps or bands cost between £300 and £1,500. Some clinics also offer in-clinic treatments, which may cost £50 to £100 per session.

While it adds to the overall cost, many patients see it as an investment in better results. You’ve already committed to surgery—LLLT helps protect that investment.

Is LLLT Right for You?

LLLT is a good option if you:

• Want to support the healing process
• Prefer to avoid medications like finasteride
• Have had slow recovery from previous surgery
• Want to reduce the risk of shedding after transplant

It’s safe, painless, and easy to do at home.

Always speak to your hair surgeon first. They can advise on the right timing and device for you.

FAQ

How much does a 3000 graft hair transplant cost in the UK?

At My Hair UK, the cost is around £4,499.

What is the price of a laser therapy device?

Home-use devices range from £300 to £1,500. Some clinics offer laser sessions for £50 to £100 each.

When should I start LLLT after surgery?

Usually from Day 7, once the scalp has healed.

Does LLLT hurt?

No. The light is gentle and completely pain-free.

Will LLLT improve my transplant results?

It may improve healing, reduce inflammation, and support stronger regrowth if used consistently.