Hair Transplant Costs
Most people who experience of think about the possibility of going bald would probably say they are willing to do anything to reverse or stop that process. But the truth is, the dollar signs associated with a hair transplant surgery can get costly.
A normal hair transplant procedure can vary in cost depending on the number of grafts needed - with the cost per graft going down the more grafts you need. For example, 100 grafts may cost you $1500, while 3000 grafts may cost about $12,000. The price per graft goes down, but the amount of money you have to come up with soars.
In addition to these cost factors, hair transplant surgery fees can vary from doctor to doctor and can even vary within each doctor's practice. A common quote for hair transplants is between $2 and $10 per graft.
There are also cases where the price per hair transplant session is quoted. This may be a lunchtime session. For example, 200 grafts may be done in a short session for $2000. That equals $10 per graft, of course, but you are getting a special time slot, and a very low number of grafts per session.
Prices for specialty hair transplant work tend to be higher as well. For the grafts that are taken from body hair, the price per graft may be anywhere from $12 to $15. Facial hair grafts for those who have lost eyebrows or eyelashes are also high, at $11 to $15. These are specialized procedures.
One way to potentially decrease costs is through mega-sessions in which large numbers of grafts are completed at one time and are cheaper per graft. Figured into the fee of course is the use of highly skilled technicians to help the doctor.
Repair work is also done at a per graft price. This includes taking out hair plugs from past hair transplant procedures gone wrong. The price may be around $12 per graft when other grafts are being put in at the same time. If the plugs are just being removed, the price is higher, about $15 per graft. Scar revision surgery is usually done at a flat fee.
Some examples of financing options are credit cards, finance companies, and bank loans.
Some finance companies are geared especially to people who are getting cosmetic surgery. They may offer loans with no proof of income, available within a day or two of the application. You can finance your entire hair transplant operation with no down payment. You may get 12 months same as cash or 12 percent interest on a 36 month loan, depending on the company you choose to finance through.
Hair transplant is costly, but with the right financing, you can get back the confidence you once enjoyed.
