Hair transplant prices are keeping thousands of men in the USA from being able to enjoy a full, healthy head of hair. Contrary to popular belief, balding doesn’t only affect the aging; 60% of men under the age of 40 and a stunning 25% of men who are only in their 20s have already experienced noticeable hair loss!  

USA hair transplant prices have historically meant that hair transplants were available only to the privileged upper class. With prices as high as $40,000 for hair-loss treatments (which often involved years of repeated treatments with less than stellar results), the procedure was simply out of the reach of the ordinary middle class gentleman. 

 However, techniques and technology have both improved in the past decade, and new surgical options exist which are highly effective. The process may vary, but in general follows a minimally invasive surgical technique known as FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction).  

Traditional follicular unit extraction consists of a local anesthetic being applied, and the individual follicles (each containing 1-3 hairs) are removed with micro-drill using a 1mm bore. This leave almost imperceptible pinprick holes in the scalp which generally are invisible within a week to ten days.  

Alternately, a “strip technique” allows the removal a section of skin, which is then dissected under a microscope to isolate individual follicular units and prepare them for implantation. This method may take a little longer to heal but does mean less chair time for the patient in the extraction process. Healthy follicles are then implanted in the scalp, and start to grow hair naturally. Since the follicles are from the patient, there is a low rejection rate, and the recovery time is very quick. 

Medical tourism is the answer for many who cannot afford treatment in the USA but want high quality results. 

 Hair transplant prices in Mexico are between 48 and 61% lower than in the USA – with the same great results. This is thanks to a lower cost of living and salary expectations on the part of surgeons who have still received a top shelf medical education. USA residents can have a comfortable stay in a nice hotel, tour the beautiful city of Tijuana, and benefit from excellent care at half the cost of a USA clinic.  

Hair transplantation is a type of cosmetic surgery and as such it can be reasonably profitable. It is a fast-growing business and hair transplant clinics are mushrooming in all corners of the world. Competition in the field is growing and rivalry between hair transplant clinics often leads to a confusing news-flow. So what matters most in hair transplant surgery? It is not so much the possession of the latest technology. The two factors having the greatest weight are the surgeon's skills in creating the optical illusion of a full head of hair, and the price. Hence, your ability to identify a competent hair transplant surgeon at a reasonable price is the key. You will find a lot of information on the web on how to recognise a good surgeon, including countless lists of "approved" surgeons. A cautious and considerate approach is required here. You should educate yourself first, so that you can make an informed decision. Hair transplantation is going to change your look permanently. 

  Other types of hair restoration surgeries (other than hair transplantation) include scalp reduction, hair lift, tissue expansion and flap surgery. You only need to remember the names of these barbaric techniques in order to stay away from them.