How Can I Tell if Hair Transplant Doctor is Trustworthy if They Charge by the Graft?
Q: I had a follicular unit hair transplant performed by another doctor that was scheduled for 2,500 grafts and I ended up paying for exactly that amount. I was supposed to be paying per graft, so it seems strange that it came out to be exactly 2,500? How do I know what I really got? — J.R., Westport, C.T.
A: This is a question that should be addressed to the doctor that operated on you.
If a doctor is charging by the graft, then you should know exactly how many grafts you are receiving. It is possible that he/she hit the number (2500) exactly on the head, but statistically that is extremely unlikely.
Posted by Updated 2017-12-01Can I Pay for a Hair Transplant With My Health Savings Account?
Q: Can health savings account dollars be used for a hair transplant procedure? — V.B., Chelsea, N.Y.
A: Generally yes, but I would check with your individual state and personal plan.
Posted by Updated 2017-12-01Does Hair Transplant Cost Include State Taxes?
Q: Are state taxes applicable for hair restoration procedures? — N.S., Glendale, N.Y.
A: There are no taxes on cosmetic procedures performed in New York State.
Some states do have taxes. In New Jersey, for example, there is a cosmetic surgery tax of 6%, but not in NY.
Posted by Updated 2017-12-01Why is there a Different Consultation Fee for Diffuse Thinning versus Patterned Hair Loss?
Q: Why is the consult fee more for diffuse thinning than for a regular visit? — B.F., Altherton, CA
A: Diffuse hair loss, more common in women, can be the result of a number of underlying medical conditions and therefore it usually requires an extended medical evaluation.
If you are a male or female with obvious diffuse thinning from androgenetic alopecia (common baldness), or if you have patterned hair loss where the diagnosis is straightforward, the fee is less because an extensive evaluation is not required.
Please visit our Hair Transplant Costs & Consultation Fees page for more information.
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