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You may lose your self-confidence with hair loss. This problem can be seen in a significant part of men and women today. According to the data announced by the American Hair Loss Association; 80% of men lose their hair (at different rates) until the age of 50. For women, this rate is around 50%. In the USA alone, female pattern hair loss is experienced by more than 28 million women.

Men affected by male pattern hair loss and women with thinning hair have different options to reverse this problem. Hair transplantation is one of them and it is becoming widespread around the world. According to the data published, the number of people who had hair transplantation worldwide in 2019 exceeded 750,000. This figure also includes famous names such as Tom Hanks ve Jude Law. Besides, with the increasing interest of people in this field, there have been serious developments in hair transplantation technologies.

If you have had a serious problem such as hair loss and have lost some part of your hair despite different treatments, you can also have hair transplantation. One of the first questions that come to your mind is about the cost of hair transplantation.

Why is the cost of hair transplantation so variable? Which factors are influential? Where can you get the best quality treatment at the cheapest price? All are in our article.

Hair Transplantation Types (FUE ve DHI)

FUE is still one of the most commonly used techniques today. It is applied by removing the grafts one by one from the neck and side areas and transferring them to the hairless areas to the canals opened earlier. In this method, unlike the FUT method, no visible scars are formed in the donor area and in the area where the transplantation is performed. The success rate is very high.

DHI is one of the most recent techniques developed in this field. It is 20% more expensive compared to other methods in terms of cost. On the other hand, the success rate is much higher and it provides a natural look. In this method, the grafts collected are transferred directly to the hairless area using a special pen. Some of the most important features are that hair transplantation can be performed unshaven, hair can be transplanted much more frequently and there is no need for canal opening (DHI pens allow canal opening and hair transplantation phases to be done at the same time).

Read Also: Difference between DHI and FUE

Factors Affecting Hair Transplantation Cost

The cost of hair transplantation is affected by various factors. Therefore, it would be wrong to comment on costs without considering these factors. The factors affecting the costs and their details are as follows:

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Average Costs of Hair Transplantation

The cost of hair transplantation is one of the most important issues asked. Candidates want to learn about prices during the meeting with the clinic or even earlier. However, it is very difficult to give an exact figure as prices vary according to different factors. On average, it can be stated that the figures vary between $3,000 and $20,000. It should not be forgotten that each patient is unique and the technique to be used will be specific to the patient. Therefore, the consultation phase should be considered important.

Hair Transplantation Cost in the USA

Depending on the factors affecting the figures, hair transplantation costs in the USA vary between $8,000 and $17,500. It should be known that these operations are generally not covered by health insurance, as they are considered within the scope of cosmetic procedures. Therefore, the figures mentioned have to be afforded by the patients themselves.

Surgeons can often ask for $4 to $10 for each graft. An operation that involves transplanting 200 grafts in a short session costs $2,000. When more grafts are transplanted in a single session, the cost per graft becomes more affordable. For example; there may be a cost of $12,000 for 3,000 grafts. In this case, the cost per graft is around $4. In special treatments such as body hair transplantation or facial hair graft, figures such as $ 15 per graft may be required.

Hair Transplantation Cost in Other Countries

Hair transplantation is a very special procedure. However, this operation is performed with high quality not only in the USA but also in different countries of the world. Some countries offer hair transplantation operation services within the scope of medical tourism.

Turkey is one of the most remarkable countries in this field. It has a huge hair transplantation industry worth $1 billion. Around 60 thousand people travel to Turkey every year for this procedure. There are more than 350 clinics in Istanbul alone where the relevant procedure is performed. Besides, candidates who come here for hair transplantation have the opportunity to enjoy the historical and natural beauties of Istanbul before returning to their country.

Does it make sense to travel thousands of kilometers for hair transplantation? The most important advantage here is the cost. For USD 15,000 FUE hair transplantation in the USA, this cost in Turkey is only around USD 3,000 (figures reflect an average estimate). Therefore, Turkey is quite advantageous in terms of cost.

Hair Transplantation Cost per Graft

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Is Hair Transplantation Cost Worth It?

Hair transplantation is becoming more popular every day. Moreover, this procedure is preferred not only by men but also by women.

The treatment methods to be preferred to cope with hair loss are all personal decisions. However, if the other treatments had not worked and the expectations were not fully met, you can be sure that hair transplantation is the best option and it will be more than worth it.

Schedule a Consultation with a Hair Transplantation Specialist

Cosmeticium surgeons are internationally renowned and reliable hair transplantation specialists in this field. Our surgeons have succeeded in changing the lives of thousands of men and women with hair loss problems.

Dr. Caglar and Dr. Batu - Cosmeticium

Procedures are quite safe thanks to the most advanced techniques used by our specialists. These advanced techniques allow the grafts to be collected safely while minimizing the risks for the patient. It also effectively provides natural hair density and distribution. You can contact us now to schedule a consultation.

 

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