How Good Are The Chances that Transplanted Hair Will Grow?

Hello Dr.

What are the chances that transplanted hair will grow?
What is cost/per graft?
How much area 2500 cover ?

Best Regards

If everything goes as planned, you should expect 95+% of the transplanted follicular units (grafts) to grow. I am not sure if you are asking me what the cost per graft is for us at NHI or what the average rate is. Prices do vary per doctor or clinic. There are many variables to consider when evaluating a facility to perform your surgery, and cost should not be the most important factor. There are many places that will charge you per hair, and not per graft. Some clinics cut up follicular units to milk the patient for more money, yet no more hair. The quality of work will also suffer if you choose a disreputable hair transplant surgeon, just because you are attracted to their price for the procedure.

The number of grafts you require is relative and depends on the color of your hair contrasting with your skin tone, the character of hair you have (curly vs straight), and your hair density. In general you should get about 4 sq. inches of coverage with 2500 follicular units. Shear numbers are not the answer — all the other aspects are just as important.

For more, please see:

• Patient’s Guide — How Many Grafts Will I Need?
• How Do I Know I Am Getting the Number of Grafts I Am Paying For?
• Follow-Up: Are Doctors Promising More Grafts Than Can Possibly Be Delivered?
• The Truth About Cheap Hair Transplants
• NHI – Fees and Financing Info