“Price Shopping” for Cheap Hair Transplant Surgery?

This common question comes from a member of our hair loss social community and discussion forums:

I want hair transplant surgery now, but don’t have a lot of disposable income. This means I’m looking for the most affordable hair transplant surgeon. Does anyone know where I can undergo cheap hair transplant surgery? Should I take cost into consideration when choosing a surgeon? Is it wrong to pick a doctor based solely on price?

Though it is tempting, most advise against “price shopping” for hair transplant surgery. In some cases, it results in sub-par work; when this happens, it is almost always MORE expensive in the end. I’m not saying completely discount cost, but a single quality procedure with a trusted doctor will be most efficient with respect to both cost and use of your finite grafts. This does not mean you can’t take cost into consideration when selecting a physician. However, it probably should not be the sole deciding factor, nor should it be placed above quality, skill, and results.

You can always wait and “save up” for a hair transplant as well. Hair loss (androgenic alopecia) is a progressive disease, and many physicians actually recommend waiting and using preventive medications – finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine) – before taking the surgical plunge. Consult with several recommended hair restoration physicians and discuss your cost concerns. Some likely have payment plans outlined for this situation; others may recommend saving up while stabilizing the hair loss with preventive medications.  However, I don’t think any will recommend seeking the “cheapest hair transplant” available as quickly as you can.
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Blake Bloxham – formerly “Future_HT_Doc”

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