Farjo Medical Centre

What Farjo Medical Centre does

Farjo Medical Centre (trading as Farjo Hair Institute) is a privately held UK hair restoration medical practice founded in 1993 by Dr Bessam Farjo and Dr Nilofer Farjo, headquartered at a £2 million, 4,300 sq ft facility on Quay Street, Manchester, with a second clinic at 152 Harley Street, London. The institute operates as a centre of excellence combining hair transplant surgery, medical hair loss treatment, scientific research, and professional education through the UK's first dedicated hair transplant training academy. It is co-founded and surgeon-owned, with no disclosed external equity investment.

The clinical offering spans both surgical and non-surgical modalities. Surgical procedures include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction, up to 2,500 grafts per day, 4,500 over two days) and Ultra-Refined STRIP FUT (up to 4,500 grafts per day using stereoscopic dissecting microscopes), priced at £3,000-£16,500 with an average transaction of approximately £7,000. Non-surgical modalities include prescription medications (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride), nutritional supplements (Viviscal Pro, Florisene), PRP/Growth Factors (£500 per treatment), Low Level Laser Therapy, the trademarked TricoPAT® device, Regenera Activa autologous micro-grafting, and Scalp MicroPigmentation. Facial hair restoration services cover eyebrows, eyelashes, beards, moustaches, and sideburns. Hair follicle banking is offered through the HairClone partnership (co-founded by the Farjo doctors in 2018).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model: patients book consultations via phone or website, then progress through in-clinic consultation, surgery where indicated, and follow-up care. Marketing relies on educational website content, patient testimonials, television appearances (Channel 4, BBC, ITV, Sky), press coverage, and surgeon credentials marketed through ISHRS, BAHRS, and ABHRS leadership positions. The customer base is a long tail of individual consumers across male and female pattern hair loss, medical/surgical cases, and celebrity/public figures, with no enterprise contracts. Recurring revenue derives from medication subscriptions (~£20/month), PRP maintenance treatments, and HairClone follicle banking annual fees (~£150/year).

Name

Farjo Medical Centre

Legal name

Farjo Hair Institute

Website

https://farjo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Farjo Medical Centre is a privately held UK hair restoration clinic founded in 1993, operating from Manchester and Harley Street, London. It serves individual patients seeking surgical (FUE, STRIP FUT) and non-surgical hair loss treatments, alongside hair follicle banking and professional training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hair Restoration Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hair & Wig Replacement Systems (Hairpieces/Toupees) (HSALAAAK)

Keywords

• Hair transplant surgery
• Hair restoration services
• FUE hair transplant
• FUT hair transplant
• Hair loss treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Surgical Hair Transplant Procedures: One-time surgical procedures for hair transplantation using FUE or STRIP FUT methods. Pricing based on number of grafts plus booking fee. Average operation costs approximately £7,000.
2. Medications and Nutritional Supplements: Prescription medications (Finasteride, Minoxidil) and supplements (Viviscal Pro, Florisene) sold through partner Lifestyle Pharmacy.
3. PRP Treatments: Platelet-rich plasma therapy at £500 per treatment, with initial 3 treatments over 3 months and maintenance of 1-2 treatments per year.
4. Hair Follicle Banking: Cryopreservation service through HairClone partnership. £2,300 if combined with transplant, £2,900 standalone, plus £150 annual maintenance fee.
5. TricoPAT Treatments: Course of 4-6 in-clinic sessions, each lasting about 30 minutes, recommended every 4 weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Farjo Medical Centre (Farjo Hair Institute) provides surgical hair transplantation (FUE and STRIP FUT techniques) and a comprehensive suite of non-surgical hair restoration treatments (medications, PRP, TricoPAT®, Low Level Laser Therapy, Regenera Activa, Scalp MicroPigmentation) to individual patients experiencing hair loss. The clinic also delivers facial hair restoration for eyebrows, eyelashes, beards, moustaches, and sideburns, plus cryopreservation-based hair follicle banking through its HairClone partnership. Services are delivered via in-person consultations and procedures at its Manchester and Harley Street (London) clinics.

Product overview

Farjo Hair Institute operates as a medical centre of excellence offering a comprehensive portfolio of hair restoration services, combining surgical hair transplant procedures (FUE and STRIP FUT) with an extensive range of non-surgical treatments (medicines, laser therapy, PRP, Regenera Activa, TricoPAT, Scalp MicroPigmentation) and complementary services including hair follicle banking through its partnership with HairClone. The clinic also specialises in facial hair restoration for eyebrows, eyelashes, beards, moustaches, and sideburns. Founded in 1993, with facilities in Manchester and London, the institute positions itself at the intersection of medical practice, scientific research, and hair restoration education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hair Transplant Surgery
• FUE Hair Transplant
• STRIP FUT Hair Transplant
• Medicines & Nutritional Supplements
• Low Level Laser Therapy
• TricoPAT®
• Regenera Activa
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP)
• Hair Follicle Banking by HairClone
• Eyebrow & Eyelash Restoration
• Beard & Moustache Restoration
• Sideburn Restoration

Quantifiable outcome

• 85-90% hair survival rate with dense packing technique
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HairClonecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The Farjo doctors are Clinical Partners and co-founders of HairClone, which formed the World's 1st Hair Follicle Banking Service in 2018. Farjo serves as UK HairClone procurement centre for hair follicle banking. Farjo doctors serve as Medical Director of HairClone Limited. Partnership focused on developing hair cell multiplication treatments for future hair loss therapies.
• International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISHRS is a not-for-profit medical association with over 1,000 physicians worldwide. Dr Nilofer Farjo was appointed as President (29th) of ISHRS. Farjo surgeons are regular educational contributors at ISHRS meetings and congresses. Farjo participates in ISHRS Operation Restore pro-bono programme.
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersRegistered with CQC, England's healthcare watchdog. Required regulatory registration for operating and providing medical advice in the UK.
• The American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS)minorOthersBoth founding directors are Diplomates of the ABHRS. Professional certification board in hair restoration surgery.
• British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (BAHRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrs Farjo are Founder Members and Past Presidents of BAHRS. Dr Greg Williams is current President. BAHRS sets professional standards and codes of conduct for UK hair transplant surgeons.
• Lifestyle PharmacyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner pharmacy for medications and nutritional supplements (Viviscal Pro, Florisene, Lamberts). Patients can purchase prescribed medications and supplements through the online pharmacy.
• HairmaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended provider for Low Level Laser Therapy devices. Range of laser combs and caps available with discount for Farjo patients.
• Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration PhysiciansminorOthersMember of coalition of independent hair restoration physicians for industry standards and peer collaboration.
• The Hair Transplant NetworkminorOthersListed physician on Hair Transplant Network for patient referrals and peer reviews.
• University of BolognaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDermatological team at University of Bologna validated TricoPAT efficacy through clinical studies. One of the most prestigious institutions in hair and skin research.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Harley Street Hair Clinic: UK-based hair transplant clinic operating on London's prestigious Harley Street, directly competing with Farjo in FUE/STRIP FUT surgical hair restoration for similar premium UK and international clientele. Closest direct head-to-head competitor in the Harley Street medical district.
• Wimpole Clinic: London-based hair transplant clinic offering FUE, FUT, and non-surgical treatments (PRP, mesotherapy) with a similar physician-led model. Targets the same UK and international patient base seeking surgical hair restoration in central London.
• Crown Clinic: Manchester-headquartered UK hair transplant clinic offering FUE and FUT procedures with a similar surgeon-led, celebrity-marketed model. Geographic overlap with Farjo's Manchester headquarters and comparable premium positioning in the UK surgical hair restoration market.
• Vinci Hair Clinic: International hair restoration clinic network with UK presence offering FUE/FUT surgery, Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), and PRP. Comparable product/service menu to Farjo and overlapping in the UK premium patient segment.
• KSL Clinic: UK private clinic specialising in hair transplant surgery (FUE) and hair loss treatments. Competes directly for UK patients seeking premium, surgeon-led hair restoration services and offers a comparable menu of surgical and non-surgical interventions.

Broad incumbents

• Bernstein Medical: US-based physician-led hair restoration practice in New York specialising in FUE and FUT with strong academic and research credentials. Comparable surgeon-led, research-driven positioning and a similar menu of advanced surgical and medical hair loss treatments.
• Bosley: One of the largest and most established US-based hair restoration companies offering FUE, FUT, and non-surgical treatments across multiple clinics. A broad incumbent in the same industry category serving a different geography but overlapping in service offering and brand-led positioning.
• Advanced Hair Studio: Global hair restoration chain operating across multiple geographies with a broad portfolio of surgical and non-surgical hair loss solutions. A larger, multi-region incumbent in the same industry category with overlapping capabilities, though broader and less specialised than Farjo's premium surgeon-led model.

Others

• Regenera Activa (provider network): Provider network and technology platform behind Regenera Activa autologous micro-grafting, which Farjo itself offers. Included as an adjacent ecosystem partner/technology provider enabling non-surgical hair restoration services across competing clinics.

Emerging players

• Hair Transplant Turkey (Turkish clinic aggregators e.g. Clinicana, Memorial): Aggregated Turkish hair transplant clinics offering FUE procedures at significantly lower price points with bundled travel packages. Not a single peer but represents the rapidly emerging low-cost international competitor that materially pressures UK premium clinics like Farjo on price.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FarjoHair
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/bessamfarjo
• Facebookfacebook.com/Farjo-Hair-Institute-86626527997
• Instagraminstagram.com/farjohairinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farjo-medical-centre

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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