Male Hair Transplant Cost

Hair loss, unfortunately, is common in males, as approximately 85% of males aged 50 years or older have significant hair thinning. While hair loss is common, it does not have to be permanent. Hair transplants are increasingly popular treatments that restore hair to almost any area of the body: scalp, beard, eyebrows, and chest. 

Hair transplant specialists like Dr. Epstein use the latest technology to transform your appearance and give you back the confidence of a full head of hair. Here we will discuss the average costs of a hair transplant to the scalp and the various factors that can impact the total cost.

What is a Hair Transplant?

Hair transplant procedures are performed by taking (harvesting) hair from hair-bearing areas of the scalp (donor site) and transferring it to areas that are thinning or bald (recipient site). The scalp is a common area for men’s hair transplants, but other recipient sites can include the eyebrows, beard, and chest. The donor hair can even be transplanted to cover up scars that lack adequate hair growth. 

Unfortunately, a hair transplant is not a cure for male pattern baldness. Transplanted hair can cover bald spots or thicken thinning areas but will not prevent you from losing more hair. Therefore, when treating male pattern baldness, combining a hair transplant with pharmacological treatments can give you excellent results and slow further hair loss.

Average Cost of Male Hair Transplant

In Miami, a hair transplant can range from $5,000 to $15,000. However, procedures by experts in hair restoration can cost more than $20,000. This wide range of costs is due to multiple factors that must be considered in determining the overall costs. In addition, each procedure is individualized to the patient’s needs and desires and can fluctuate significantly between patients.

What’s Included in the Hair Transplant Cost?

The degree of hair loss and treatment goals are discussed during the initial consultation with your surgeon. These two aspects will help the surgeon determine the type of hair transplant needed and allow them to develop a customized plan for you. 

Once the degree of transplant is determined, the surgeon will provide you with a detailed summary of all the costs included in the procedure. This upfront pricing allows you to understand the level of investment needed and reduce the financial stresses of the procedure.

Factors Determining the Cost of Hair Transplants

The overall costs of a hair transplant depend on the type of hair transplant performed, the extent of hair transplant required, geographic location, surgeon experience, and fees associated with surgical assistants and support staff. 

Type of Hair Transplants

Depending on the techniques used to harvest hair transplant grafts, the cost of the surgical procedure can vary. The two types of extraction techniques include:

• Follicular unit extract (FUE): This technique harvests individual follicular units from a donor area to be transplanted into the area of hair loss.
• Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT): This technique harvests a strip of skin containing hair follicles from a donor area. These follicles are then individually harvested from the strip and transplanted into the recipient area. 

Depending on which technique is performed and if specialized equipment such as a robot is needed to harvest the grafts, the overall cost of the procedure can significantly differ. The FUE extraction technique is typically more expensive but has a much lower risk of scarring in the donor area. Using a robot-assisted harvest may improve the speed of the procedure but may affect the quality and precision of the harvest. 

Extent of Hair Transplant

The degree of hair loss plays an important role in the cost of a hair transplant. The cost of transplanting a single graft can range between 2 and 10 dollarsl, As an example, to fill a receding hairline may require 1,500 to 3,000 grafts. Thus, it is easy to see how the treatment of larger areas can impact the total cost of the procedure. 

Geographic Location

The demand for hair transplant procedures in large cities will typically result in a higher cost for the procedure. This trend toward higher prices is often seen in cities along the East and West Coast, as the demand for cosmetic procedures is higher. 

Surgeon’s Experience

The plastic surgeon’s experience is beneficial when selecting the correct grafts and implanting them in a way that looks both aesthetically pleasing and natural. Therefore, it is important to research a plastic surgeon’s experience performing hair transplants. Finding a surgeon that has successfully performed this procedure numerous times is invaluable, and can prevent the need for additional procedures to fix poorly done hair transplants.

Plastic surgeons with more experience are in higher demand and will often have higher prices to remain competitive. Top hair transplant surgeons spend significant amounts of time and money staying current on new procedures. The additional training and educational opportunities can increase the costs of hair transplants. 

Reading reviews and looking at before and after (post-operative) photos can help provide an example of the quality of work the surgeon provides without even stepping foot in the office. These components of your research into a hair transplant should not to be overlooked.

Surgical and Support Staff Fees

Each surgical procedure must be performed in a certified operative suite and requires various support staff, such as nurses and assistants, to ensure each procedure runs smoothly. These fees also include any medications needed during the hair transplant. These fees are factored into the cost of a hair transplant.

Does Insurance Cover Hair Transplants?

Insurance companies classify hair transplant procedures as cosmetic procedures and thus do not cover these procedures. However, during the initial consultation, a detailed summary of the cost of the procedure is discussed. This provides you with the financial commitment needed to have this procedure performed.

If the hair loss was secondary to a trauma or burn, the procedure may be considered reconstructive and thus be covered by insurance. If your hair loss is due to one of these conditions, you will need to make a case to your insurance before scheduling the procedure. Having tried and failed multiple other treatment options will help increase the likelihood your insurance will cover the procedure.

Are Financing Options Available?

Yes. The Foundation for Hair Restoration is committed to ensuring everyone has a chance to experience the transformations associated with hair transplants. Thus, Dr. Jeffery Epstein’s office provides multiple financing options that can allow you to pay for the procedure over time. However, it is important to make sure this procedure makes financial sense for your situation. 

Planning a Hair Transplant Procedure

When planning a hair transplant, the first step is to determine the cause of the hair loss and if treatments are available to stop additional hair loss. In addition, Dr. Jeffery Epstein will evaluate the degree of hair loss and the condition of the remaining hair, which can be done in person or online. Then, with your input, a customized plan to meet your goals will be developed and explained.

Before the initial consultation, it is important to sit down and determine the goals you wish to accomplish with a hair transplant. Discussing these goals with Dr. Epstein will allow him to provide experience-driven recommendations regarding the best options to achieve your goals. Without your input during this appointment, you will often be less satisfied with the results, which can lead to additional procedures.

Realistic Goals of Hair Transplants

The main goal of a hair transplant is to cover areas of baldness and improve the thickness of the hair. Although a hair transplant successfully achieves these goals, it will not prevent the future loss of non-transplanted hair. Discussing options to slow residual hair loss should be discussed before the procedure to give you realistic expectations.

A hair transplant does not provide immediate results. The newly transplanted hair follicles require time to establish themselves and regrow hair. This means that the final results of the procedure may not be appreciated until nine to ten months after it is performed.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Hair Transplant?

Hair transplants are the most common plastic surgery procedure performed on men. They are commonly performed to treat male pattern baldness in 20-year-old men to men over the age of 70. Therefore, if you are unhappy with your receding hairline or the thinness of your hair, you may be a good candidate. 

Most candidates are healthy with mild chronic health conditions, and some may need to obtain clearance from their primary care doctor to undergo the procedure. The ideal candidate would have healthy hair growing on the sides and back of the head to be used for donor grafts. 

Other good candidates include those who have lost their hair secondary to scars, scalp trauma, or burns. This procedure is ideal for establishing healthy hair growth in these areas to help improve one’s overall aesthetic appearance. 

Having realistic goals as to what a hair transplant can achieve is important. In addition, it is also important to understand the financial commitment of the procedure and whether it fits into your current financial situation.

What To Expect During a Hair Transplant

All procedures occur in certified procedure suites at the Foundation for Hair Restoration. The procedure is typically done under local anesthesia and oral sedation, which provides for a virtually painless procedure. The hair transplant will typically take 4 to 8 hours to complete.

Each transplanted hair is carefully selected from the back of the head or other dense location to provide the best possible results. The current hair restoration techniques result in a natural appearance without obvious scarring.

What To Expect After the Procedure

After a hair transplant, many will experience slight soreness along the surgical sites. During the first week, it is common to have small scabs in the treated areas. However, these typically heal within a few days. By the first week, the donor area is completely healed. Scarring is minimal and will be covered by the hair. The scarring will gradually fade over the next six months to a year and become even less noticeable.

Around the two to three-week point, the transferred hairs will fall out and begin to regrow approximately four months after the procedure. At ten months, the overall results of the procedure can be evaluated. 

Benefits of a Hair Transplant

Male hair transplant procedures have several advantages. In many men, hair loss can greatly affect their self-esteem. This can impact their social, professional, and even sex lives. Naturally, restoring the hairline can produce a huge boost in confidence that will be noticed by everyone. 

Other benefits of a hair transplant include:

• Improved aesthetics
• Increase the number of styling options
• A permanent solution to baldness
• Provides a natural look
• Hair exactly matches existing hair

Is the Cost of Male Hair Transplants Worth It?

The cost of hair transplants can reach $15,000 or more. Thus, many question whether it is worth spending this amount on a superficial feature such as hair. But in reality, many other people spend this and more on cosmetics, BOTOX(R) procedures, and dermal fillers to improve their outward appearance.

One thing to consider is that a hair transplant does not just improve your hairline, it can provide a significant boost to your self-esteem and confidence. 

Some of the best advice is to seek out other men who have undergone the procedure and talk to them about their experiences and whether they would recommend it or not.

Schedule a Hair Transplant With Dr. Jeffery Epstein

Creating a natural, fuller appearance for your hair can have significant benefits. Thus, it is vital to choose an experienced surgeon. Dr. Jeffery Epstein is one of the nation’s leading hair restoration plastic surgeons. For over 30 years, Dr. Epstein has been providing realistic and natural-looking hair transplants. Get back your thicker, more youthful head of hair, and allow Dr. Epstein to restore your confidence today. 

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Epstein today.