Hair Transplant Prices: Do the Benefits Justify the Cost of Surgery?
Many of the questions we receive each week involve the cost of hair transplant surgery and restoration treatments. It makes sense. Many people in the Houston, TX, area want hair restoration surgery but feel like it may be too expensive or out of reach. The benefits of hair transplants are great, but are they worth the cost of surgery?
The team at Arocha Hair Restoration would like to explore that fundamental question in more detail below. We hope you’ll be able to determine if the cost is justified for your needs.
How Much Does Hair Transplant Surgery Cost?
Here is a table that shows the price range for hair transplant surgery, facial hair transplant procedures, and revision hair transplant surgery for previous procedures:
| Procedure | Price |
|---|---|
| Follicular unit extraction (FUE) | $4,000 to $15,000 |
| Follicular unit transplantation (FUT) | $4,000 to $10,000 |
| Facial hair transplants | $3,000 to $15,000 |
| Corrective surgery for hair transplants | $4,000 to $15,000 |
We can provide a full price breakdown of your procedure when you visit our hair transplant and restoration center in Houston for a consultation.
Factors That Affect the Price of Surgery
A few factors to consider when it comes to hair transplant costs:
- The degree of your balding or thinning
- The type of procedure that will be performed
- The number of hair restoration sessions required
- The need for follow-up treatments after surgery is completed
Key Hair Restoration Benefits to Consider Against the Price Tag
When it comes to the benefits of hair restoration, many of our patients feel that these benefits justify the overall cost of their procedure:
- Natural-Looking Hairline Results - Thanks to the modern hair restoration techniques we use, we can help male and female patients achieve a natural-looking hairline that’s full and healthy.
- Improved Self-Confidence and Self-Image - The natural-looking hair transplant results mean patients can feel great about their appearance and the way they look. This can have major mental health benefits.
- Potential Boost to Career and Social Life - That boost in confidence can translate into advantages in your personal and professional life. This is especially true if you are looking for a partner but feel held back by your appearance or if you have a career that involves a lot of interpersonal interactions.
Does Insurance Cover a Hair Transplant?
No, and that’s important for many patients to consider.
Since hair transplants are elective procedures, the overwhelming majority of surgeries are not covered by medical insurance.
Are Payment Plans or Financing Available for Hair Restoration?
Yes, which helps if you’re worried about those out-of-pocket costs.
Paying in installments can help get the procedure to fit your budget so you can enjoy all of the benefits of a full head of hair.
More Affordable Options for Hair Restoration
If you are concerned that hair transplant surgery is too expensive for you at the moment, we can review some cheaper alternatives to surgery. These non-surgical solutions include traditional medications such as Rogaine®/minoxidil and Propecia®/finasteride. In addition, we could recommend estrogen for hair loss in women.
In addition to medications, our team also offers scalp micropigmentation (SMP) to camouflage hair loss and LaserCap® LCPRO™ to promote hair regrowth.
We know that pricing matters, which is why we’ll be more than happy to go over costs and affordable alternatives to surgery during the consultation process.
Discuss Hair Loss Treatment With Our Team
You have a good sense of the price range of surgery, but get a price quote just for you. To set up a visit, contact our hair restoration center in Houston, TX.