Costs and other questions
How much does a hair transplant cost, and how to find the right clinic for you.
Hair loss affects a very big chunk of the population, in fact in Ireland it is estimated that up to 60% of men begin to have some hair loss before the age of 30. Females also experience hair loss, and it’s estimated that in Ireland alone, up to 50% of women will suffer with female hair loss at some point in their lives.
And across the pond is no different. In fact, in America it’s thought that by the age of 35, two-thirds of men will experience some form of hair loss. And it’s not just men – 40% of Americans who experience hair loss are women.
With large numbers of people experiencing hair loss, hair restoration surgery and hair loss treatments have become a valuable solution to hair loss in general, in addition to female and male pattern baldness, and the balding process.
But what does hair transplant surgery do, and what are the costs like for this life changing surgery?
Hair transplants – how do they work?
There are a number of different types of hair transplant surgery available, and all carry a different hair transplant cost. These are; Direct FUE, FUE, and FUT which are all effective and successful hair restoration methods in different ways.
FUT ( or Follicular Unit Transplantation) involves removing a strip of the scalp from your existing hair at the back of the head, which allows for a high number of grafts in a single session but leaves a linear scar on the donor area.
FUE (or Follicular Unit Extraction) involves gathering individual follicular units for hair transplantation from the scalp using reception holes, which reduces scarring but can have a longer surgery time.
The Direct FUE (or DHI technique) uses an Implanter which offers precise control over the depth, direction, and angle of implantation, resulting in a more natural and dense look. This hair restoration method also helps to minimise trauma to the scalp, leading to faster recovery times, which makes it a great hair loss solution for many patients.
Hair transplant procedures – how successful are they?
The success of a hair transplant is measured by the percentage of transplanted hair that grows back. A hair transplant is termed successful if the percentage is 80% or higher.
In Ireland, the general success rate of hair transplants is 95 – 98%, especially when using the Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE technique.
Funding the cost of hair restoration surgery
Total Hair Restoration costs €6,495, but you don’t have to pay it all at once. With 0% finance through Humm, you can pay monthly — plus, your initial consultation is free.
Total Hair Restoration, hair transplant experts
Total Hair Restoration say that most patients who come in for a hair transplant ask about the cost in their initial consultations, which is unsurprising.
We realise that getting medical treatment or having a surgical procedure is a big investment. Using the 0% Humm finance option is a great, affordable way to manage your costs throughout your patient journey.
Hair transplant procedures – how successful are they?
The success of a hair transplant is measured by the percentage of transplanted hair that grows back. A transplant is termed successful if the percentage is 80% or higher.
In Ireland, the general success rate of hair transplants is 95 – 98%, especially when using the Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE technique.
Choosing the right hair transplant clinic for you
Hair transplantation is a big business, and as more and more patients look to avail of safe and registered hair transplants surgeons in Ireland, one of the most important steps in your patient journey is finding a reputable clinic with years of hair transplant experience.
At the forefront of your search should be to find a clinic that is led by Doctors, and where only Doctors perform the hair transplants.
Some clinics offer initial consultations, some of which are free. Booking one of these free consultations is always a good place to start as it will give you a feel for the clinic, and what they patient journey and surgical experience is like.
Looking for good customer reviews is important too, if you have a friend who has been a hair transplant patient, ask them for their feedback on the process – would they recommend the clinic they were in?