Hair Transplant Cost
The Cost of Hair Transplant Surgery
Understanding the financial side of hair restoration can be overwhelming. The cost of a hair transplant can have many different variables. The doctor, the number of grafts, the quality of the work, and more all play a key part. Choosing the right hair transplant surgeon (vs an inexperienced doctor who outsources the surgery to technicians) can have long-lasting good results (or consequences).
Hair Transplant costs in Los Angeles, across the United States, and around the world vary widely and are influenced by numerous factors. All patients should be aware of the most important factors that determine hair transplant costs:
1 Surgeon’s Expertise
Only a small number of physicians performing hair transplantations are formally trained in a medical residency in the art of hair transplantation. Paul McAndrews was formally trained at USC/LAC Medical Center in hair transplantations during his residency and was honored with the distinction of Chief Resident for the Department of Dermatology. Most physicians performing hair transplant surgery have no formal training in this unique field. Some doctors actually delegate critical parts of the surgery to technicians with no medical degree (which is illegal) – expect to pay less at these hair transplant clinics.
2 Number of Grafts
The number of grafts needed to achieve the desired result directly impacts the price. The number of follicular hair grafts required is determined through your private consultation with Dr. McAndrews, the actual doctor who will be performing your hair transplant surgery.
3 FUT or FUE surgery
The two primary hair restoration techniques are strip Follicular Unit Transplantation strip (FUT) and punch Follicular Unit Excision (FUE). The punch FUE technique is much more time-intensive and, therefore more expensive (unless the doctor is delegating the surgical punch excisions to an unlicensed technician, which would be both illegal and cheaper). Your consultation will be personally with Dr. McAndrews, not a salesman consultant. Dr. McAndrews will go over the pros/cons of each technique and then determine the best option to achieve your desired goals (and sometimes that means not having surgery)
4 Normal Surgery or Corrective Surgery
It is less expensive to perform a hair transplant surgery correctly, in the hands of a medically trained expert, for the first time. Corrective surgery to fix and repair an improperly performed hair transplant is much more expensive. Almost 50% of the surgeries Dr. McAndrews performs are corrective surgery. Every single one of his corrective surgery patients now states that they wish they had taken the conservative approach with their hair grafts and trusted themselves with a surgeon who understands the artistic natural framing of the face. It is imperative to search the background medical training of your physician – and if he/she illegally delegates parts of your surgery, you may be getting a very discounted short-term price at the expense of a very unnatural hair transplant that you will have to live with or have to pay more for corrective surgery.
What is Included in the Hair Transplant Cost?
During your private and personalized consultation, Dr. Paul McAndrews will examine your scalp, determine if you are a realistic candidate for a hair transplant, and, if so, he will recommend the number of grafts to achieve your goal of restoring a more youthful look and the artistic design to frame your face not only today but tomorrow properly.
Dr. McAndrews and his staff are dedicated to each patient having the highest quality experience with the most natural-looking results. In addition to your tailored procedure with detailed communication and guidance throughout the entire hair transplant process, the cost includes the pre-op and post-op office visits.
We understand that cost is an important factor, and we also understand that our patients want the highest quality work. A hair transplant is an investment in yourself. How much is it worth to have a fuller head of hair for the rest of your life?
Why Choose Dr. Paul McAndrews?
Unparalleled Expertise
Dr. Paul McAndrews has been performing FUT and FUE hair transplants and teaching the residents at USC/Los Angeles County Medical Center (one of the world’s largest training hospitals for doctors) the latest advances and the art of FUE and FUT hair transplantations for more than 20 years. Dr. McAndrews is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, specializing in medical and surgical treatments for hair loss. His education, training, teaching experience, and hands-on artistic precision puts his expertise at the forefront of the latest advances in the field of hair transplants.
Surgical Excellence
Dr. Paul McAndrews’ hands-on approach and his attention to detail ensure a higher success rate of hair grafts and create the most natural-looking hair line that looks great now and in the future. Dr. McAndrews was also awarded the “Outstanding Teacher Award in Surgical Dermatology” from the USC School of Medicine.
Recognized Excellence
The respect of Dr. Paul McAndrews’s peers in the field of hair transplants has bestowed on him the title of being the President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ABHRS) and he wrote the recertification exam that every Diplomate of the ABHRS must take to become recertified. Dr. McAndrews is also a Medical Advisor for Stemson Therapeutics (a biotechnology company that is leading the research world in the breakthrough of stem cell therapy for new hair follicle growth).
Personalized Consultation
Your entire consultation is with your surgeon Dr. McAndrews – not a sales representative. This consultation will be focused on your individual goals, determining if your hair restoration goals are realistic, and then customizing a specific treatment plan to achieve your goals not only for tomorrow but also 20 years from now.
Personalized Surgery
Dr. McAndrews only performs 1 FUE or FUT surgery a day – his entire focus is on You. Dr. McAndrews performs each hair transplant surgery himself. His expertise is why people fly from all over the world to have their surgeries with him. Many doctors delegate critical parts of the surgery to technicians with no medical degree (which is illegal) – expect to pay less at these hair transplant clinics.
Ethics & Integrity
A practice grounded in honesty and dedicated to giving every patient the same highest level of care as a family member. Dr. McAndrews always performs hair transplants that are conservative in technique with incredible results. He will not recommend surgery if it is not in the patient’s best interest.
*Model is an actual patient
Feel at ease with
your own hair.
Welcome to Dr. McAndrews’ Practice. Feel at ease that you are with the expert who trains other doctors with the latest advances in hair transplants. We are at the forefront of hair transplant, corrective hair transplant surgery, and medical hair loss treatment technology. We are dedicated to giving our patients the best hair restoration results with the highest level of service and care.
The McAndrews Method:
Informed Decision, Artful Precision, Unparalleled Results.
Dr. McAndrews' sole focus on his patients enables him to artistically and precisely create the best natural-looking results.
Get In Touch
If you have any further questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please do not hesitate to call or email us. You may also fill out the form provided to request more information.
877-HAIR-DOC