Hair Restoration Costs - The Facts And Associated Costs

The only aspect of the procedure that might tend to be off-putting for potential clients is the medical hair restoration costs, which can be quite prohibitive.

But, in reality, medical hair restoration has become far better value for money during the past few years. This is due in part to the significant improvements in the quality of the service provided but, in addition, with the growth of the industry, the price of transplantation has decreased.

It was not uncommon in the early 1990s to be charged as much as $15US for each hair and follicle transplanted, which could have amounted to enormous costs for a significant restructuring. Today, though, the average price for each graft is around $5 to $6, with the price per graft dropping as the size of the entire treatment increases. In the USA today, an average cost of medical hair restoration treatment is around about $5,000, or £2,600 in British sterling: still a significant expenditure, but far from prohibitive.

This expenditure is even more reasonable when compared with the amounts that could be paid out for alternative hair restoration procedures. Bear in mind that medical hair restoration by hair transplantation is the only effective method of countering hair loss. And yet if you were to use topical medications or hair loss pills – both of which would need many years of continuous use – it is estimated that your average expenditure would be $700US each year. If you were to decide to use a ‘custom hair replacement system’, this could easily cost $1,200 and would need replacing annually as well as having to be reattached and groomed on a regular basis.

These alternatives, whilst not being nearly as effective as medical hair restoration, would almost inevitably work as more expensive eventually.
Most hair transplant clinics now offer potential patients ‘no obligation’ consultations free of charge and many offer their own finance packages. Hair restoration costs will still vary considerably from clinic to clinic, though. It is time well spent to consider all the variables between clinics when deciding which one to actually select for your treatment.

It is worth pointing out whilst discussing hair restoration costs that this kind of cosmetic surgery is not generally covered by insurance. However, if your treatment is considered as part of reconstructive treatment brought about by perhaps a burn or an accident, you may find yourself covered by your health insurance.

There are various reasons to account for the differences in costs between clinics. Obviously, if the surgeon has a reputation of being ‘surgeon to the stars’, then this will be reflected in the price you will be expected to pay. Likewise, some clinics have a reputation that spreads far outside their local area – and this is often accompanied by a price supplement. If a clinic has a nationwide advertising budget, this money will have to be recouped from clients.

Cost does not automatically reflect the quality of the hair restoration procedure. Bearing this in mind, make sure you carry out a comprehensive study of the surgery, its procedures and services, before selecting the one for you. As long as the clinic offers well-qualified staff working in hygienic and comfortable conditions, then it might well be the most cost-effective service for you to choose.

Hair Restoration Costs