Considering Hair Transplants

Posted on May 31, 2009
Filed Under Hair Care Tips |

If you are faced with severe hair loss which your doctor confirms is not caused by a temporary factor, then one option that you may want to consider is a hair transplant. However, in order to make that decision, you will probably first want to know, amongst other things, how much would a hair transplant cost you.  

Depending on the cause of your hair loss, you may find that your medical insurance covers at least part of the cost of the surgery. For example if your receding hairline is considered to be a reconstructive treatment as it was caused by something like trauma or burns, then it may be covered. Otherwise, you will have to bear the hair transplant cost yourself.  

To give you a rough idea of how much a hair transplant will cost, it is in the region of $4000. Naturally this figure can vary according to a lot of factors. For example, if you suffer from a mild case of hair loss, you can expect that the cost will be lower from someone who has a severe case of hair loss.  

The cost of the hair transplant can also vary greatly depending on your expectations. Therefore, in order to obtain a more accurate indication of the hair transplant cost for you, it is a good idea to arrange a consultation with a medical professional trained in hair transplant surgery.

The consultation with a hair transplant surgeon is generally not free. Saying that though, if you are considered to be a suitable candidate and you do decide to proceed with the surgery, the initial consultation costs are usually reimbursed. Both the cost of the consultation as well as the reimbursement does depend though on which company you choose to carry out your hair transplant.  

However when considering a hair transplant as a potential option to treat your hair thinning or hair loss, you need to remember it is still a form of surgery. Like with all surgery, there is a risk associated with it and you need to be clear about these risks before beginning the process. Furthermore, results can never be predicted to an absolute level of certainty, and it may be that you need to undergo several surgical operations in order to get the result you are after.  

If you want to find out more details about hair transplants and your suitability for this process, ask your regular medical professional, or contact a person who is a qualified member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.