Hair Restoration and Replacement

Cost Considerations

If you’re considering hair restoration surgery, hair transplant costs are also probably factoring heavily into your decision in seeking treatment. The cost of hair transplant surgery depends a great deal on how much hair you’ve lost and the type of procedure you choose to undertake. If you have a good deal of existing hair at the sides and back of your head and have not yet lost a significant quantity of hair, then the cost of hair transplants, while somewhat high, will probably be affordable. Even if hair transplantation costs may seem to be excessive, many hair loss clinics offer financing that can make the procedure much more economical and therefore worth consideration.

The Benefits of Hair Restoration Surgery

So, what are the benefits to you if you opt for hair restoration surgery? Let’s look at some of them.

(1) You’ll feel more confident in your day-to-day activities. If you feel more confident, people will respond more positively to you as well.

(2) Hair restoration offers permanent results; therefore, the cumulative cost of hair transplants is less over time than if you opt for topical treatments or a hair restoration system such as a hairpiece. Hairpieces, on average, run about $1,200 and also require re-attachment and grooming about a couple times a year which add to the total cost. Not only that, hairpieces eventually need to be replaced so you’ll be spending even more money overall.

(3) You can conduct any sports activities, such as swimming or running, without worrying about the effects it may have on your hair.

(4) You will look younger; therefore, you will feel younger and have the needed energy to pursue your daily activities.

The Benefits Outweigh the Cost

Of course, you should be realistic in your expectations but if you want a permanent solution to your hair loss problem, then the cost of hair transplant is probably money you will feel will be well spent.

How Much Does Hair Transplant Cost?

The actual hair transplant cost, as stated, has much to do with your individual case and the amount of hair loss you’ve experienced. On average, hair grafts run about $5.00 per graft, some of course less and others somewhat higher. If you’ve experienced little hair loss or you wish to obtain more subtle results, then naturally you’ll need smaller grafts. However, if you want more dramatic results, then of course the cost will be higher as larger grafts or more advanced techniques will be required.

Transplant Methods

Mini-grafts or micro-grafts usually contain about 2 to 3 hair follicles and are used to fill in areas where the hair has thinned. Punch grafts, slit grafts and strip grafts contain more hair follicles and are used in instances of moderate hair loss. For those individuals who have experienced a good deal of hair loss but still have a significant amount of existing hair at the back and on the sides of their scalp, then plastic surgery such as tissue expansion, flap surgery, or scalp reduction are often recommended. Nonetheless, if you have thinning hair or a modest amount of hair loss, then hair transplantation costs typically will cost, as stated, around $5.00 per graft.

Make an Appointment

Set time aside for a consultation to get an idea how much the procedure will cost you overall. Make sure that the hair clinic is well-versed in all the techniques available for hair restoration surgery and discuss your expectations with the practitioner. Once you make the determination that a hair transplant is feasible in the long run, you’ll be able to find the clinic that will give you the best price for the type of treatment option you desire.