Tips for Choosing a Skilled and Experienced Hair Transplant Surgeon

In recent years, surgical hair restoration has become increasingly popular among balding men and women seeking a solution to the devastating effects of hair loss. But, finding a quality hair transplant surgeon is not a simple matter of cracking open your local telephone directory or performing a quick Google search. Unfortunately, there are many clinics around the world performing outdated and downright poor quality hair transplants compared to the elite few performing state of the art, ultra refined follicular unit hair transplantation. Prospective patients must educate themselves not only about the procedure itself but also how to identify and locate these world-class surgeons.

The good news is that the information age has made it easier than ever to conduct effective research from the comfort of your own home. The Internet provides the tools, but where should you begin and what do you really need to know? You only get one shot at a first hair transplant and choosing the wrong doctor can have serious consequences.

For in-depth advice on how to conduct your hair transplant research and ensure a successful outcome, read the article, Choosing a Quality Hair Transplant Surgeon.

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David (TakingThePlunge)
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David aka - TakingthePlunge says:

April 24, 2012 at 4:10 am

Jeff,

The cost of hair transplant surgery can vary widely depending upon the country and even the individual clinic. In the United States, the fee for follicular unit transplantation (FUT or strip surgery) is normally between $4 and $6 per graft. Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is more costly and ranges between $6 and $10 per graft. Of course, these are only estimates. You would need to contact specific clinics for their pricing structure.

The number of follicular unit grafts a patient needs will depend upon his or her degree of hair loss and hair restoration goals while scalp laxity and hair density in the donor area will affect the number of grafts that can be successfully harvested. If you wish to estimate the cost of your own hair transplant, you may wish to use our interactive graft calculator to help estimate the number of grafts necessary to achieve your goals.

David
David aka - TakingthePlunge says:

April 24, 2012 at 4:05 am

Jeff,

The cost of hair transplant surgery can vary widely depending upon the country and even the individual clinic. In the United States, the fee for follicular unit transplantation (FUT or strip surgery) is normally between $4 and $6 per graft. Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is more costly and ranges between $6 and $10 per graft. Of course, these are only estimates. You would need to contact specific clinics for their pricing structure.

The number of follicular unit grafts a patient needs will depend upon his or her degree of hair loss and hair restoration goals while scalp laxity and hair density in the donor area will affect the number of grafts that can be successfully harvested. If you wish to estimate the cost of your own hair transplant, you may wish to use our interactive graft calculator to help estimate the number of grafts necessary to achieve your goals.

David
Jefff says:

April 20, 2012 at 9:00 pm

How much does a hair transplant surgery cost these days? I'm wondering if we could put this type of medical practice as part of our medical tourism in the country.