Hair Transplant Cost
Hair transplant cost in general is quite high however it does vary considerably depending on a number of factors including the following
- The number of procedure you need or want done, so if you need your entire head covered you can expect to pay near the maximum amount for such a procedure.
- The surgeon you choose and the different technologies used in clinics. Many hair transplant clinics have not yet started harvesting transplants using a microscope.
- Hair transplant costs are generally based on the number of grafts per each hair transplant procedure. The cost per graft is gradually reduced as the number of grafts per procedure is increased.
- Hair transplant cost is also usually cheaper for women than for men. This is because women do not often need as many hair transplants as men do because the balding area is not as large or as prominent.
- Hair Transplant cost can be significantly different based on the location of the clinic. Costs in the United States are admittedly expensive, so some Americans have opted to have this surgery outside of the country.
- The average costs for hair transplants often do not include the follow up visits which might be needed to ensure that everything is going as planned and that you are not having any issues. You should also ask the doctor if you get a refund if the hair transplant procedure is not successful.
One disadvantage however of availing medical procedures abroad is that you can’t sue your doctor if anything goes wrong, also there would be little or no legal options which you can pursue.
While you won’t know for sure what kind of cost you’re looking at until you’ve interviewed several surgeons, here are some things to keep in mind about Hair Transplant Costs:
- Make sure you get at least 3 quotes (or more). You might be surprised at the variation in prices. You’ll also get a good idea of what each surgeon can do for you and what they each recommend for your situation. (Again, you may be surprised at the variation in opinions!)
- Never decide on a hair transplant doctor based on cost alone (i.e. because he’s so much lower than anybody else). This is one area where you don’t want to take a chance.
- Average costs for a hair transplant vary however many are dependent on the type of surgery you decide to do (for example, the cost per graft of the FUSS method is generally cheaper than the cost per graft of the FUE method.) They are also dependent on the number of grafts you have to achieve the hair density you want.
- Repair work (where you’ve had a previous surgery done but were not happy with it) will sometimes cost more depending on your situation (which is one reason why you don’t want to take a chance). Repair work may include scar repair (i.e. from a previous surgery) and/or hairline or density repair.
- If you’ve done your research, interviews and comparisons and are satisfied with your choice of hair transplant surgeon – ask the surgeon if he will cut you a deal on the cost.
On a final note many physicians are now offering very reasonable financing options to make more the surgery affordable for you. This is a viable alternative to paying the whole cost up front. Ask your surgeon if he/offers this option.