Los Angeles boasts some of the leading hair restoration surgeons, providing the best solution for the reversal of hair loss. Hair transplant is the only solution that uses real hair—hair that takes root and grows permanently—as an answer to androgenic alopecia, also known as pattern baldness. The technology of today battles this rampant condition, enabling natural-looking hairline restoration, youthful density, and the correction of scarring and other traumatic hair loss.

Of course, Los Angeles hair transplant procedures cost money, as anything of value usually does.

DETERMINING THE COST OF HAIR TRANSPLANT IN LOS ANGELES

In L.A., or anywhere else in the world, the determining variables of cost are:

  • -Technique
  • -Surgeon
  • -Needs/goals of the patient
  • -Patient satisfaction long-term

Technique

In Los Angeles, hair transplant cost might be on the more expensive side considering L.A. is a major city with some of the most current technology. However, there are sill clinics providing techniques of varying sophistication. The major choice of technique comes down to follicular unit transplant (FUT), also known as strip harvesting, and follicular unit extraction (FUE).

Strip harvesting is the older technology of the two, thus it is considered “traditional.” However, it largely comprises the lower end of what a Los Angeles hair transplant costs. FUT grafts donor hair by excising a strip of flesh from the mid-rear scalp to be dissected into follicular units. This method of harvest not only creates a permanent linear scar on the back of the head, but also confines donor hair selection to the place where it grows in thickest. This undermines the ability to create soft, natural-looking hairlines.

Cost-wise, FUT is cheaper. The quick and invasive harvesting method translates to less time in surgery, less detail and precision needed for extraction, and lower skill required of the surgeon for success. However, with a cheaper surgery, the compromise is that you may see corresponding results.

Advanced FUE comprises the higher end of what a Los Angeles hair transplant costs, typically. Follicular unit extraction harvests follicular units one at a time from the scalp. Thus, surgery is comprised of potentially thousands of extractions rather than one large one. No scalpel is used, thus, there is no linear scar produced and scarring overall is generally minimal. Additionally, FUE enhances hairline design and global density by allowing donor hair to be selected from outside the traditional strip. For example, finer hair from the nape of the neck builds a gradual, more natural hairline.

This minimally invasive, but lengthy and labor-intensive procedure, requires a highly skilled surgeon for success. Procedural time spent, along with expertise of the practitioner, are what make FUE more costly.

Surgeon

Los Angeles hair transplant cost greatly depends on the surgeon. Whether a FUT or FUE practitioner, the more widely practiced and more successful surgeons are in higher demand for their quality of work. These elite have excellent training, superior tools, and highly qualified medical staff. Investing in such a practitioner will raise the likelihood of getting the results you desire. But they also raise the cost of surgery, as they usually charge more.

Dr. Sanusi Umar, world-leading body hair transplant surgeon, exclusively practices his advanced method of FUE using uGraft. Still, his fees are considered reasonable relative to other elite surgeons.

Patient Needs/Goals

In Los Angeles, hair transplant cost may also be higher because of a culture that so greatly values aesthetic beauty. In other words, patient goals may be higher. The more grafts a patient wants or needs, the more expensive the surgery will be. Surgeons sometimes charge by the graft and sometimes by the hour, but either way, more grafts translates to more work, and more work to more money.

Long-Term Patient Satisfaction

Sometimes, even with every precaution taken (more often when every precaution is not taken), a patient just isn’t satisfied with his or her results ten years later. Maybe pattern baldness has progressed, or the hairline needs refinement. Either way, Los Angeles hair transplant cost can inadvertently go up due to the need for a second procedure. Patient satisfaction is what the cosmetic industry thrives on.

HOW DO CLINICS CHARGE?

Los Angeles hair transplant cost is established using a variety of pay structures, including:

-Per graft. (DermHair Clinic charges $8/per graft)

-The sliding scale. For example:

  • <1000 grafts: $6 per graft
  • 1000-2000 grafts: $5 per graft
  • 2100-4000 grafts: $ 4 per graft
  • >4000 grafts: $3.50 per graft

-Per session. A clinic may charge a flat fee of $5,500 for a 700-graft session, etc.

FINANCING YOUR SURGERY

In Los Angeles, hair transplant costs may seem insurmountable, what with the stack of parking tickets you have yet to pay. However, there are ways to comfortably and confidently afford your procedure. Similarly to an arrangement you would make to pay for a car or a wedding (and hair transplant won’t even cost that much), you can also handle hair transplant. Some payment methods include:

1. Personal savings

2. A bank loan

3. Credit cards

4. Medical financing companies, like creditcare.com

HAIR TRANSPLANT COST — WORDS OF WISDOM

Cost should never be a hindering factor in achieving your cosmetic goals. These surgeries may seem trite to some, but can be drastically life changing for the hair loss sufferer. A hair transplant is permanent, so never compromise results for a cheaper surgery—you’ll have to live with the outcome for a very long time. A few more things:

  • -Don’t sacrifice quality of care by cutting cost with medical/cosmetic tourism. Though a popular fad, this can be very dangerous.
  • -Don’t let distance from your desired clinic or surgeon stand in your way. Purchasing airfare is a nominal cost in comparison to a life-long result. It is not uncommon for people to travel across countries to receive the treatment they desire.

HAIR TRANSPLANT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY FOR THESE DERMHAIR CLINIC PATIENTS

 Dr. Umar has changed many lives through his advanced practice of FUE. He restored not only hair, but quality of life to these satisfied patients.

The following patients all underwent prior procedures that produced subpar outcomes. Some surgeries yielded unsatisfactory growth, some bore severe scarring and disfigurement. Perhaps choosing a cheaper option earlier on ended up costing them more long-term, both financially and psychologically. Now repaired and restored by Dr. Umar, these patients feel whole again, and can live their lives fully.

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Los Angeles hair transplant cost- Patient before and after his FUE procedure

Los Angeles hair transplant cost- Patient before and after his FUE procedure*

Patient with a natural looking hairline and temple restoration

Patient with a natural looking hairline and temple restoration.*

Before and after pictures of patient's procedure which restored normal hair density on top of his head

Before and after pictures of patient’s procedure which restored normal hair density on top of his head*

Patient whose life changed for the better after FUE hair transplant gave excellent coverage for scars

Patient whose life changed for the better after FUE hair transplant gave excellent coverage for scars*

Dr. Umar achieved successful coverage and corrected botched results for this patient using advanced FUE methods

Dr. Umar achieved successful coverage and corrected botched results for this patient using advanced FUE methods.*

Strip scars left this patient with very minimal head donor hair. However coverage and great cosmetic results were achieved using body hair transplant methods

Strip scars left this patient with very minimal head donor hair. However coverage and great cosmetic results were achieved using body hair transplant methods*