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Cost of Hair Transplants
The National Hair Institute offers affordable hair transplants for hair loss suffers. The cost of hair transplants will differ depending on the procedure chosen and the balding that has occurred. The National Hair Institute can provide a solution for extreme or slight hair loss and will ensure you are happy with the results.
The cost of hair transplants can sometimes be outside your specified budget, but at the National Hair Institute we provide finance options to ensure each patient can obtain our successful procedures. Before the cost of hair transplants are decided, each patient undergoes a hair loss assessment. We carefully consult each patient and tailor the hair transplant procedure to their individual requirements.
Cost of Successful Procedures- How They Are Determined
The cost of hair transplants will be based on the number of grafts performed during the procedure. The National Hair Institute understands not all hair loss is the same, which is why we tailor our hair transplants to individual circumstances.
The cost of hair transplants will be determined by the doctor or client counsellor during the consultation stage. Cost of hair transplants is dependent on the size and area of balding to be treated, the density hoped to be achieved, the density of hair in the donor areas and the elasticity of the skin.
Not everyone has the same hair loss problems or hair and skin type, which is why it is important to distinguish the cost of hair transplants according to the individual. During your consultation at the National Hair Institute, you will be informed of the number of grafts that need to be removed for the procedure to be a success. You will also be told the cost of hair transplants depending on your hair loss severity.
The average cost of hair transplants is around $11,00 to $18,600. Men’s hair transplants will tend to be slightly more expensive than women’s as the balding is usually more sever. As previously mentioned the prices listed above are on average and shouldn’t be used to estimate the cost of hair transplants at the National Hair Institute. The cost of hair transplants might be dramatically less depending on the treatment you require and what we can help you obtain.
When thinking about the cost of hair transplants one should keep in mind that what you’re ultimately searching for is value for money. A hair transplant that costs a small amount may be done quickly and not provide permanent results in the future, whereas a thorough hair transplant will be done to high standards and offer viable results in the long run.
So when considering the cost of hair transplants, keep in mind you only have one opportunity to get it right the first time.
For more information on the cost of hair transplants at the National Hair Institute, call (03) 9699 7733 today or visit our office for a free consultation.
Cost Comparisons
The cost of hair transplants can be the reason many hair loss suffers chose to forgo hair transplant procedures. What many people don’t realise is that hair transplants usually offers the most value for money in the long run when compared with fast fix treatments for baldness.
Although the cost of hair transplants might seem like more in the beginning, they are valuable in the future as they provide permanent hair loss solutions. Because there are no ongoing maintenance costs, a hair transplant allows patients to lead normal lives after the treatment and do so at no charge.
The table listed below shows the cost of hair transplants versus other hair loss treatment options.
| FDA approved topical lotion | FDA approved oral medication | Non-Surgical Hair Restoration procedure (A wig or "unit" that is glued to your scalp) |
A Hair Transplant via Follicular Unit Grafting | |
| Chances of gaining more hair: | 30% | 48% | 100% | 100% |
| Likelihood of a dramatic increase in density: | 1% | 2-3% | 100% | 90-100% |
| Improved density in frontal hairline? | Very rare | Non existent | Guaranteed | Guaranteed |
| * Upfront cost for treatment: | $70 (one month supply) |
$80 (one month supply) |
$4,000 - $15,000 | $15,000 (Average) |
| What is the ongoing maintenance? | Application of the topical solution to the scalp twice per day | One tablet consumed daily | Unit needs to be refitted at the clinic once every 3-5 weeks; Coloured every 3 months and replaced every 6-12 months | ## None |
| * Yearly maintenance cost: (excluding initial cost) |
$840 | $960 | ** $4000+ | $0 |
| * Total cost over 15 years: (3% inflation factored in) |
$15,600 | $17,850 | $84,000 | $15,000 |
| * Total cost over 25 years: (3% inflation factored in) |
$30,625 | $35,000 | $146,000 | # $15,000 - $30,000 |
** Cost of hair transplants can vary depending on the place of purchase. The treatments can be found with prices that are less or more than the amounts quoted on this table.
** Figure obtained from patients who wore units that came in to see the National Hair Institute for a consult. These patients commonly quoted a maintenance cost of $4000 - $5000 every year.
* Some patients may decide to have a second hair transplant to increase hair coverage. This brings the total cost over 25 years to about $30,000. Second procedures have a lower cost.
** The transplanted hairs never require ongoing maintenance but further hair loss may occur in pre-existing hair that surrounds or blends in with the transplanted region. For this reason, some patients opt to take one of the FDA approved medications listed in columns one and two to stop or slow future hair loss.
More than Cost
When thinking about the cost of hair transplants, do not only think about the money. You should also consider the time each option costs you. This may be time to apply daily lotions, the time sacrificed to visit your GP and obtain another script, the time to purchase hair loss lotions or the time to get your hair piece fitted each month.
Hair transplants like Follicular Unit Grafting (FUG) or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) deliver impressive natural looking results that are a permanent solution. Once the hair transplant is complete you will have time to live your life without the worry of hair loss. You won’t need to worry about on-going maintenance to keep hair from falling out and in the long run, it will save you both time and money.
To learn more about the cost of hair transplants at the National Hair Institute, visit our clinics for a free consultation or contact us today!
