Hair Transplant Cost

Hair transplant cost is typically determined at a hair restoration consultation, that is usually ran by a surgical consultant as well as the hair transplant surgeon. The patient usually comes in, the consultation is usually complimentary. This is because there is no way to determine what is causing the hair loss without first seeing the patient, since it could be for many different reasons besides the usual genetic hair loss or pattern baldness. Once it is determined that the candidate is the ideal candidate for hair transplant surgery, then the hair transplant cost is discussed. Most clinics feel that it is only fair for the patient to not have to pay for the consultation - simply because it is not 100% that they are actually going to be the right candidate for the procedure.

So, what's the cost then?

It's important to understand that this is surgery - although it is more minimally invasive today than it has ever been with all the innovations and advancements in technology and technique. So with all of this, it is still surgery and it is important to understand that the cost is determined by a few factors. The cost can go as high as $12,000 at some clinics

Grafts needed

During the consultation, the doctor will determine how many grafts are needed for the procedure - hair loss treatment. The difference between grafts and hairs is grafts contain anywhere from 1 to 4 hairs per graft. This allows for more density in the recipient area as the hair grows in. The cost per graft varies from clinic to clinic but can go as high as $12 at some clinics.

The Technique

Follicular Unit Extraction and Strip Harvesting are the most advanced techniques today, and some clinics are even using the help of a robot for the procedure. As a rule of thumb, the most meticulous and advanced the technique, the higher the hair transplant cost will be. With Strip Harvesting, the technique is just as advanced but it can typically be done in a shorter amount of time. Since with Follicular Unit Extraction, each graft is extracted individually, it's much more time consuming and requires a lot more skill and expertise.

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