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Man Spends HK$88K on Hair Treatment, Faces Scalp Bleeding

2/16/2026

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A Hong Kong man paid HK$88,000 (US$11,300) for a hair growth treatment and was denied a refund after persistent scalp bleeding.
The Consumer Council recorded 33 complaints about hair transplants and 19 about hair growth services from 2023–2025 for exaggerated claims.
He was drawn by a promotion promising visible results after a single session.
After complications, he sought medical help, but additional treatments did not improve hair density.

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Story summary

A Hong Kong man paid HK$88,000 (US$11,300) for a hair growth treatment and was denied a refund after persistent scalp bleeding.
The Consumer Council recorded 33 complaints about hair transplants and 19 about hair growth services from 2023–2025 for exaggerated claims.
He was drawn by a promotion promising visible results after a single session.
After complications, he sought medical help, but additional treatments did not improve hair density.