Hair Restoration and Replacement

Hair replacement cost is contingent on the needs and financial means of the individual and whether he opts for surgical or non surgical hair replacement. The price of transplantation, for instance, is based on the number of grafts used in a procedure. Therefore, if 1,000 grafts are used in a transplant and they cost $5.00 each, your total cost of hair replacement would be around $5,000. However, cost is also determined by the type of graft used in a procedure too.

Types of Grafts

Rounded punch grafts typically contain about 12 hairs per graft. Smaller mini-grafts include about four hairs. Very tiny micro-grafts contain only one to two hairs. Slit grafts contain about 10 hairs while strip grips which are long and narrow usually contain about 30 hairs.

It’s all in the Numbers

When using larger grafts in a procedure, usually about fifty grafts are used per session. Keep in mind that several surgical sessions may be necessary if one wants to obtain a fuller head of hair. If it’s determined that you’re a better candidate for smaller grafts, such as micro-grafts, then as many as 500 to 700 grafts can be transplanted in one session. As you can see, a consultation is necessary if one wants to assess overall hair replacement surgery costs for a transplant.  You can often times get a wide variation in the hair replacement cost estimate based on type of grafts and the clinic used.

Other Factors

The texture and color of the hair also factor into what types of grafts are used. Naturally, coarse hair is thicker and requires less grafting than finer hair. Also if the color of the hair is contrasting to the skin there will be more grafts needed to cover up the Hair Loss. The worst case is very pale skin covered with very dark hair. The skin really shows up through the hair covering.

The Grafting Procedure

When a replacement surgery is performed, the doctor removes a small strip of hair from the back of the head which is called the donor area. He then transplants this strip to the front of the head and top of the crown. Each graft he removes contains one or more hair follicles. He sutures the donor area where he made the incision. Normally this will cause a minor scar to form but this scarring will be covered by the hair already in place. The doctor then creates tiny incisions in the region where he transplants the grafts. The incisions or slits are referred to as the receptor sites. The slits must be placed in such a way as to replicate the pattern of the hair that once was there. Therefore, the number of grafts used depends on the texture and color of the hair follicles and the amount of area that needs to be covered.

Non Surgical Options

Should you opt for non surgical hair replacement, there are a number of methods currently available. You can employ fusion, bonding, cabling, micro links, beading, adhesive or weaves to attach hair pieces to the scalp or existing hair. As the hair grows, some of these methods require that the hair piece be adjusted or reattached to keep it in place. Hair pieces can be made of synthetic hair, natural hair or both synthetic and natural hairs. Hair replacement prices then are mainly determined by the type of hair restoration one prefers.

The Final Cost

Take a look on the Internet. You can find a number of hair replacement systems that will suit you personal needs and preferences. The final hair replacement cost is dependent of course on your specific situation.