Hair Transplant has helped a lot of people find a permanent solution to their hair fall problems while also boosting their confidence as they get into their later years. 

While many products and procedures promise to increase your hair volume or grow more hair, not all of them are effective. Hair transplant is the single most solution that is most effective to add or increase hair in your head area. 

You may have seen so many hair transplant clinics offering different types of hair transplant services. But, with many service providers, the cost and the results also vary. You may be wondering why some hair transplant clinics charge a high amount while others claim to do it at a significantly lower price. 

Today, we will dive into what actually makes up the cost of hair transplants, why there is a vast variation in costs, and what is hiding behind the “low cost” hair transplants. 

First, let us understand what a Hair Transplant is. 

Hair Transplant is a minimally invasive procedure that allows you to transfer hair from one part of your head or other areas(donor areas) to areas with low or no hair (transplant area). 

A single piece of hair is called a follicle, and one or more follicles make up a follicular unit, also known as grafts(grafts meaning living tissues used for transplantation), which is transplanted in the process. 

While transplanting, you transfer grafts or follicular units, which may contain one or more hair. So, whenever someone says they had 5000 graft transplants, anywhere between 8000 to 14000 hairs are transplanted. 

There are 3 main techniques of hair transplant that vary on the way the hair/grafts are transplanted. They are: 

1. FUT: Follicular Unit Transplant: Also known as the Strip method, this technique removes the entire strip of hair tissue from the donor area and cuts it into individual grafts containing hair roots, which are then planted onto a balding reason. This is a traditional method of hair transplant and requires suturing the area of the scalp from where the strip is taken. This usually causes wounds that take a week or two to heal 

2. FUE: Follicular Unit Extraction: This method of hair transplant is also called a one-by-one removal method as individual hair grafts are harvested from the donor area and stored before planting. The grafts are then stored into slits made into a balding region. The donor area heals in 2-4 days without apparent scarring. However, in this method, 8-20% of grafts die because of storage.

3. DHT: Direct Hair Transplant: DHT modifies the FUE technique by first creating slits into the balding region and transplanting grafts from donor areas simultaneously without storage. This ensures 100% graft survival. This is the most advanced technique and the only scientific technique that is used worldwide. 

Now that we are clear about what a hair transplant is and what are the different procedures, let us see what makes up the actual cost of a hair transplant. 

The cost of hair transplants is dependent on many different factors. These include:

Where you live: Same as other medical charges, hair transplantation costs are relatively high in developed countries like the USA, Singapore, UAE. However, countries like Nepal, Argentina, Turkey offer hair transplants at an affordable cost. Also, if you are opting for a hair transplant in a foreign country, you must also take into account the costs required for travel. 

Who is performing? Many clinics use aestheticians or technicians to perform a hair transplant, which can cost lower but will not ensure that you get satisfactory results. A hair transplant is an investment and you would only want to spend by making sure that your hair transplant is being done by an actual doctor. The extra money you spend will be cheaper in the long term considering your results. 

The skill and experience of your surgeon: The best surgeons charge you more because of their superior skill and guaranteed results. However, you need to research carefully as higher rates do not always relate to better skills. One of the ways to know it is by asking them about previous results. While most clinics have it displayed throughout their website or social media, don’t hesitate to ask for more. 

The type of procedure you choose: Among the three different types of hair transplant, each of them has its own costs. The cost of DHT is higher than FUT and FUE because it is a superior technique and ensures better results. Moreover, DHT is a painless and scarless technique that gives a natural look. Always opt for DHT even if it means spending some extra bucks.  

The number of grafts you require: This is simple logic! If you need to get more grafts to get the required results, you will have to pay more. While some clinics have a flat rate, many clinics charge the clients based on the number of grafts used. Always ask beforehand if they have rates based upon grafts. 

Before and After Consultations: Does the Clinic provide a consultation before the transplantation? Can you access the doctors for any follow-up after the transplantation? If they do both, the cost will probably be high. But, it is for your best. Make sure to consult thoroughly before you make the investment and also ensure that you can access the doctors if you have any questions or concerns after the hair transplant. 

Safety: A hair transplant is considered a minimally invasive procedure, but on the wrong hands, it can turn out hazardous. Moreover, the current pandemic situation has also raised issues of hygiene and safety. Most clinics are well aware of the danger and prepare accordingly but also research about the aesthetics, hygiene, and luxury of hair transplant clinics. 

Other Facilities: Considering your journey from finding the best hair transplant clinic to the actual transplant process to achieving the results you desire, hair transplant is a long process, and you would want it to be a comfortable and luxurious experience 

Ok, now that we know what kind of factors make up the Hair Transplant cost. Here are a few tips to help you choose the best hair transplant clinic and be away from the frauds claiming of “cheap hair transplant in Nepal”.  

• Do your research thoroughly. Google for the best hair transplant clinics. Cross-check their social media platforms. See Youtube Videos. There are plenty of resources for you to explore.

• Book a Consultation first! This will help you clear out any further questions while also providing you with an opportunity to work around the skills of the doctor.

• Check whether or not you will get a hair transplant from a certified doctor. Also do thorough research on the doctor’s profile, if available. 

• Ask for their before after results as well as client testimonials. If they don’t have many to show, they probably can’t give you the results you desire. Also, try and reach out to these clients if possible. 

• Learn about the different techniques of Hair transplant that the clinic provides and learn more about why they choose the technique they offer. 

• Know about their infrastructure, what facilities they provide and which technologies or tools they are using to make your experience better.  

• Ask about the team of doctors that are going to operate on your hair transplant. Are they certified? Do they have enough teams to support the full process? Will they be able to provide you with satisfactory results?

• Try to secure a contract including all the details and costs. This is the best way to secure your investment. 

At folliderm, we understand that your choice for hair transplant is an investment in yourself and we make sure that you get returns from every penny you spent. We provide the most advanced Direct Hair Transplant technique in Nepal and take pride in providing satisfactory results to our customers. If you are looking to get a hair transplant, then book a consultation with expert doctors at Folliderm. (You can do so via Quick Contact at the top-right)

At last, have a look at the picture of the person who underwent Repair Hair Transplant after having a bad hair transplant somewhere else.

Also, you can browse different repaair hair transplant profiles at: https://www.folliderm.com/repair