How is the cost of a hair transplant determined?
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When we decide to get some kind of beauty treatment done, it is exciting to think about how we will look, what the results will be, and what benefits it will bring, like feeling more comfortable in our own skin, for instance.
We also look for options: who is the best in the field, where are the certified experts, where will we get the best service, who offers the best facilities, etc.
And, naturally, the cost is an important factor. Although there every procedure has an average cost, sometimes, we think that they will not be that expensive because “they are not that complicated,” “how much could you need for that,” or even because we saw the “same” procedure somewhere else at a lower cost.
When it comes to a hair transplant, the cost depends on several factors, which we will break down below:
The procedure’s duration
Unlike other cosmetic surgical procedures, hair transplants take anywhere between 4 to 8 hours. The technique is extremely precise, and attention to even the smallest details is crucial. Rarely does a hair transplant specialist perform more than one procedure a day, which does happen with other kinds of treatments.
Special tools
The tools used to perform a hair transplant are made specifically for this, so their cost tends to be high. Besides the regular surgical tools that are required, hair transplant tools are necessary so that the procedure is minimally invasive, does not require stitches, and does not leave visible scars. In this way, the donor site is not affected, and the transplanted follicles remain in their new location permanently.
Clinic costs
Since hair transplants take longer than the average cosmetic procedure, transplant rooms are used less than a regular operating room, which drives up the clinic costs.
Trained personnel
During your hair transplant, the specialist will be aided by a team of nurses and assistants that will help him in any way they can, so that everything runs smoothly. This means that this personnel must be paid accordingly, to assure the procedure.
Personalized treatment and design
When you choose establishments that use the same design for every patient, chances are that you will not obtain the natural-looking results that you want. When we take into account each patient’s facial features and characteristics, we also follow their hair’s natural growth pattern, and this level of attention to detail takes time and expertise, especially when transplanting each follicle. This is how we avoid the dreaded “doll hair” look.
Sadly, some establishments bring down the cost by jeopardizing the procedure’s quality and hygiene, either by reusing disposable materials with multiple patients or by not caring enough about the final results and not paying attention to the details.
Remember that investing in a cosmetic procedure must be a responsible and informed decision; try to seek out the most experienced specialists who can provide proof of their expertise, who have the appropriate facilities, and who follow the necessary protocols.
Hair transplants are not that expensive when we think about the fact that they must be performed by a certified professional who follows all the required guidelines, uses advanced technology, and offers quality results. Your health is our number one priority.