Q: What are the costs of a Bosley Hair Transplantation Procedure?

A lot of people are curious about the cost of a Bosley hair transplantation procedure.  Naturally, this is one of the deciding factors for many men and women in terms of whether or not to move forward with a hair restoration surgery.

Most places that do follicular unit transplantation procedures (like Bosley) charge on a per-follicle basis; and generally, the higher the number of follicles the lower the “per-follicle” charge.  So, for instance, if you choose to do 1600 follicular transplants instead of 800, it doesn’t double the cost.

If your situation only requires a low (usually under 1,000) number of hair transplants to cover your bald spot, the cost is $9.50 per follicle. At the other end of the scale, you pay about $5.50 per follicle if you need a lot of transplants. Bosley also offers financing, with a number of different terms. There are a lot of options, so I’ll give you some examples: If you get, say, 600 grafts, you’ll pay $9.50 per graft. The cost of the procedure is $5,700. On a 60-month term, the monthly payment is around $118. If you double that, and get 1200 grafts, you’ll pay $8.00 a graft. The total cost of the procedure would be $9,600, and the monthly payment on a 60-month term would be about $199. At the other end of the spectrum, let’s say you get 3000 grafts (this will likely take more than one sitting, by the way). You’ll pay $5.50 a graft, and the total cost would be $16,500. The lowest monthly payment on this amount would be approximately $342. You could also go for a shorter term on the financing, in which case your payments go up (of course).

When I first learned of the costs associate with hair transplantation, I was a bit surprised.  However, having gone through the procedure myself, I feel that I understand the value. I had 1900 grafts done during my procedure, which took an entire day. During that day, I had Dr. Winans and an entire team of nurses and technicians dedicated to the success of my hair restortion. In totall, there were 7 or 8 trained professionals devoted to my procedure for an entire day. Also, all of the anesthetic and pain medications are included – as are a number of post-operative hair and scalp care products. So overall, I felt like I understood why the price was somewhat high.

The other side of the coin, of course, is – how much would you pay to have a full head of hair for the rest of your life?

It all depends on your perspective, and your own personal desire regarding your hair and hair restoration. The good news is, now you have options if you don’t want to be bald!

Comments

[James]

Men start going bald because of DHT. So my question is if a guy is losing hair from to much access DHT and if he gets bosley hair transplant done, what is keeping this new hair from being attacked by DHT and falling out again? That would be a waste of money. I haven't heard of any explanation about this. Does anyone know where this information can be found on the internet?

[Wireless Laser Printer]

From what i know, costs will depend upon who you go to and where your hair loss is on the chart that shows different degrees of hair loss.

[Tricia]

I am a hair stylist and I had a male customer yesterday who had the Bosley treatment. I couldn't believe it when he told me after I finished. He said he had 1200 transplants and it looked awesome. I couldn't tell at all, even after he pointed it out. He had it does 2 years ago. My co worker who's known him since then said his scalp was covered in scabs and bled a lot for a few months so the recovery wasnt fun. He told me it took 9 months to fully recover and start growing hair normally. He is going back this week to do some more because he started balding on the rest of the top of his head where he didn't have the transplants. So all in all the cost is high but it looks fabulous and if you have the money I'd recommend it.

[Frank]

O.K., I have posted here before and I wanted to provide an update. I have now had added 2718 grafts to my head from Bosley (They do a very professional job too!). It looks terrific. My last procedure was 1818 grafts. I received some free ones in there. Overall, counting the old plugs, I have now had about 3500 grafts. I still need probably around 1200 grafts to finish me up and account for possible future hair loss. I absolutely hate the strip graft method. It makes your skin tight (but only for about 6 months) The numbness is a drag too, but goes away in about three months. I believe I will opt for the FUE individual grafts next time, it will cost more but it is far less invasive. Also beware of mega sessions, they wipe you out man, they're exhausting and hard on your health. Don't go over 900 grafts at a time, you'll feel better afterwards (Just a caution). I would say to anyone considering Hair transplants, SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR IT! IT'S EXPENSIVE TO FINISH! Ol Mother nature doesn't like being cheated out of robbing you of your hair and youthful appearance. She wants to take it from you, and if you want to win that battle, you'll have to fight and a war costs money. Just ask George Bush. ;)

[Collateral Management]

Interesting article.

[Mchatton]

I would like to say to all u men and young guys thinking about having a procedure done, don't waste ur money! My husband had a head full of curly hair and I loved it and he started losing it around 17 and completely lost the top by the time he was 22, he's now 26 and it use to bother him, but he just shaves his head and it looks great. Bald men are very attractive too. I know that at times it makes him feel old, but he has been hit on more sine he's been shaving his head then he ever did when he had a head full. If u have money to be throwing away every few years than go for it. We don't we have more important things we want with our money. There is a woman out there for every bald man. :-) hang in their guys!!!

[Bill M]

My 18 year old son has had a successful bone marrow transplant. It has been two years since and his hair on the top of his head is not returning as hoped. I was wondering if medical insurance will sometimes cover the expense of the hair transplants?

[mechelle carper]

My husband was in an accedent at his work. He had 3 200lbs of steel coil land on him. He had 20 stiches just on the outside of his head. We have noticed that his hair is not coming back in that area were he had the stiches. Is there any way this would be covered under works comp?

[Mike]

I want to thank this website for the information you're providing. More information allows each individual to make a decision for their own circumstance.

Having seen the high cost and mediocre results, I'm definitely not interested in hair transplants anymore. Hair pieces are totally out of the question. So now I can leave any anxiety in the past and be satisfied being bald for life.

There is a bit of rationalization in these next statements, but I just have to express my opinion anyway. For those men whose self esteem is taking a hit. Have you ever seen a completely gorgeous woman with small breasts? Of course you have. Some women are self conscious about their small breasts when they shouldn't be. For men with thinning or bald hair, it's the same. Do you really want to be with someone who cares if you're bald? If so, a bald head is not your only problem and maturity will help you get over that.

[Matt]

I have been losing my hair slowly ever since my senior year of high school. It started with a receding hairline and the back of my head but it is now on the top and is hard to hide. To be honest its killing my self esteem I tried Rogain but gave up on it because of how impractical it is to apply twice a day everyday for the rest of your life. I am in the military so I am almost always wearing headgear. Can that be the reason my hair loss has picked up? I really hope to get the Bosley procedure done one day but right now its just not affordable for me. Any tips on thickening my hair?

[daisy carey]

Hey everyone. I need some advice. I have a huge crush on this guy who I know is balding. He's in his early 20's, and I know he's self conscious about it, because he never EVER Goes anywhere without a hat. I only know he's balding because I saw a picture which was taken awhile ago. I don't care about his hair, but I am concerned about his self esteem. How can I get him to realize that he doesn't have to hide behind a cap...I think he's hot regardless, and I want him to be able to go hatless...at least around me!

[Leah]

Had my hair transplant done at Bosley around 2002. They did a beautiful job, problem is within two and a half years I started losing my hair again, including the transplanted hair. Now I have less hair than I did before I even had the transplant! I am so disappointed. I don't have the resources for another transplant, nor do I have enough donor hairs left anyway. I am now finding out that transplants work better on men than women. Wish I could ask Bosley for my money back.

[Chaz Martin]

Well this may be a surprise to you. But i am FIFTEEN years old. I have advanced receding hairline. More then 4 inches back from where it should be. Only reason it looks remotely hideable, is because the middle, is only an inch back. I know it deserves to be expencive, but i live with a single mother. Currently going through college, and working as a waitress. How exactly am i suppose to be able to afford this? Or should i just be bald by the time i am a senior in high school.

[Swensodts]

In response to the following Comment:

1900 grafts x $6.00 = $11,400
times 5 days a week = $57,000
times 52 weeks a year = $2,964,000
devided by 8 professionals = $370,500 per year (average)
I'm srue the doctor get the majority of the nearly 3 million dollars.

This has little bearing on anything, even if you numbers were close, certainly they are not accurate, because they do not account for any costs. Sure it would be nice to have a business with no overhead, but that would never happen. I'm sure this business has to pay rent, franchise costs associated with the Bosley name, Equipment costs and oh yeah a little thing called tax!! By the time all is said and done this guy probably walks with 150K a year and the staff probably 50-60K.
If I went to medical school and came out doing hair transplants making 150K a year, I'd buy a bullet and rent a gun.

[greg havekost]

Im a 17year old male in school and i've noticed over the last year my shirts have been covered in hair and i my hairline is already receding. It's already a V is there any way i can slow this down, maybe sports have somthing to do with it because i do play football and wresling.

[Frank]

I had work done at Bosley years ago in the 80's. I had lost my whole front hairline.. I was about 24 and it made me look and feel old. I hated it! I saw a Bosely ad and went for it. I was glad I did, my hair looked great for years.. it gave me my young life back. However, as I got older, I started losing more hair and the old plug style graphs have a tendency to pull together as the old scar tissued skin starts to shrink. It creates a bottle brush look, and right in front too! What a drag. I do not believe that Bosley new this would happen, because it takes years to occurr. Anyway I went back and had folliular units put in in the front and it helped allot..not perfect, but it's starting to look better and better. I really like the fact that the MPR's or male pattern reductions are no longer performed, because they were dangerous and ugly. The follicular units are the way to go... I'm filling in my hair all over the top now, and it's far less invasive than the plugs or MPR's. Bosely has really good specials at times... 800 graphs for $3800.00 I will always wait for these specials becuase they're competetive at these prices, and they do a nice job in a medically safe environment.. and that's very important!...

[Dean]

1900 grafts x $6.00 = $11,400
times 5 days a week = $57,000
times 52 weeks a year = $2,964,000
devided by 8 professionals = $370,500 per year (average)
I'm srue the doctor get the majority of the nearly 3 million dollars.

[The Thin Man]

Tempted to get a transplant if I could ever afford it, but then again you'd think all those medical professionals could be busy saving someone's life,and maybe lowering medical costs by increasing the supply of such caregivers. Thanks to commentors also for reminding that there's a risk of having even this sort of cosmetic surgery backfire. There's worse things than going bald. Hell, let's just bring back a little "bald is beautiful" movement! If we're going to be all vain, at least we can be vain about what God gave us!

[Dottie]

I am a woman whose hair got very fine & thin
after having my children. They are thinnest
on the top & next would be the front sides.
I am concerned, since I have very fine hair, that
the fine hair may not be enough to cover the top
etc. Is there always enough hair in the donor
areas?? I have a girlfriend with very thick
hair all over her head. She is willing to let me
also use her hair as part of the fill in
to make sure , I get a lot of hair & can get
some thick hair. Is it possible to use another
persons hair as part of the donor process?
If it is , I am ready to be a success story $
because this may be unusual, I'm willing to
be on your commercials, if that would also
help withy cost . I have been thru a major
nasty divorce.. He stole all our stock , IRAs, money
market Accra, and pension. (RAT)!. But I still
deserve to be happy and I want to be a
success story . Tell me you have help for me ,
please !!!! I am praying for a blessing to restore
my hair, the same as restoring the money
he stole. I am begging for your help. Thank you
Dottie

[Al]

My hair has been thinning since my early 20's and now i can't help to notice the deferents on my scalp and self asteem. I woukd like to know if there is a institute in the San Jose, Ca area?

[Mary Ling]

Im interested in getting alittle work done. Im eighteen at the moment, and I have had a receding hairline my last few years of high school (widows peak) And would like to have my hair to grow back in. And know that for that to happen im going to need a hair transplant procedure for the quickest way. And aware that it will cost around some amount of money. But is there ways of doing payments and such? Im sure it be less the 600 grafts, Ill be able to pay a fee at the time, but im sure Ill have to make some payments for the rest of the cost. And curious on a estimate for my type of procedure?

[jeff]

Is there anyone from Bosley reading these comments? If so, what can be done to correct the barbie doll look in the front of my hairline? I had 120 grafts done in '84-85 that were the bigger plug type grafts. I had another 700 grafts (micro) done along the top and some to fill in the frontal hairline to cover up the barbie (corn field) look back in 2004. The grafts in my front hairline are very obvious if i took my hat off so I always wear a hat. Ive wore a hat for the last 20 years because of all this mess. Can someone from Bosley please let me know what my options are and at what cost?

[jeff]

I started losing my hair my senior year in high school. I joined the Marines after graduation and keeping it short didnt seem so bad. It kept falling out and my buddies would joke with me about hurrying up and finding a wife or no one would want me. Me being young and naive back ('85) it really made me start thinking about that, I was 21. Well I saw an article on Bosley and thought my dreams had been answered. I didnt have a lot of money being in the military but I had saved enough to start some procedures. Over several months I had 120 grafts done. Unfortunately back then it was the bigger plug type grafts. Well I still had somewhat of a hairline so I thought I would be ok for several years before I needed more done. Once I hit my late 20's the thinning on top was very noticeable and the grafts I had done on the front hairline looked like a corn field, very embarrassing. So back in 2004 I decided to borrow some money from my 401k and get 700-800 more grafts done to fill in the top and see if they could repair the frontal hairline from the corn field look. This cost me in the neighborhood of 8 or 9 thousand dollars(cant remember the exact cost). I was hoping for an end to my misery and embarrassment of 20 years living my life under a baseball cap and I thought this would do it but it didnt. Im disappointed at the doc because not once did he talk about trying to correct the frontal hairline(thinning it or something). I feel like they just wanted to get my money and get me out of there. I had to suggest to them to put some micrografts in front to get rid of the corn field look. After the 7-800 micrografts took it still didnt accomplish what I needed it too. I figure Im probably gonna need another 1500-2000 grafts to accomplish my goals. And of course I dont have the money for that. My point to you guys is talk over your goals with your doc and tell him what you desire and the costs involved. For most of you it will probably take more than 1 procedure. Im a class 6 Iknow. I wish I would have waited a few years to start mine. I dont think they even do the big plug type grafts anymore. I just wish I would have been a little smarter back then and done some good research instead of jumping in out of desperation and being miserable with my appearance. Im really paying the price now. I dont go places where I cant wear a hat. Just totally ashamed of how I look without a hat. Social life? NO. It affects every part of your life. Maybe money will start growing on trees so I can finish this mess before I leave this world. Good luck to the rest of you

[Steven]

hey im 17 year old living in manhattan and im shy to walk around witout my hat because im having a bald spot on top of my head. i want to know how much is the transplate or is there any type of shampoo i could use.

[M Johnson]

Hi, I'm a soon-to-be 23 y/o male who would be classified, according to Bosley, as a "Type 2" hairloss type. Just from what you've learned, can you give a ball-park range for how much it would cost to fix this hair type?