How Much Does Bosley Hair Transplant Cost?

Last Updated on September 20, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

People that notice losing their hair and start to feel unhappy about their looks take into consideration the possibility of a hair transplant with Bosley.

Bosley is recognized as a leader in the industry of hair transplant, being the largest hair restoration practice in the US. This clinic, founded by Dr. Lee Bosley, offers permanent non-surgical hair transplantation methods and hair transplantation techniques. The Bosley technique is actually one of the methods people opt for as it represents a simpler application than other methods and is considered permanent.

It will provide a natural appearance, and is the most effective method on the market. When opting for Bosley, the specialists will use a new generation of restoration techniques called hair by hair, an innovative hair transplant procedure. The results achieved using this technique are almost the same as real hair in terms of looks.

New hair is planted by experts directly on the natural hairline on the scalp, this being in accordance with the facial features of each patient. This is to ensure that as the newly transplanted hair starts to grow, it will complete the look and not spoil the individual’s natural appearance.

Most clients of Bosley consider it a procedure with a very high satisfaction rate.

So How Much Will You Spend For A Bosley? We will give you a basic estimate, but you have to understand that the Bosley cost will differ for each patient that chooses to go for this procedure.

How Much Does Bosley Cost?

To get an idea about the actual price, all you have to do is figure out how many grafts of new hair you will need.

You might not be able to get the amount of hair you used to have, due to how much hair you will be able to transplant and how your hair and scalp will react to the actual transplant.

To get an exact estimate instead of approximating, you will have to talk to a Bosley doctor and get a consultation.

However, usually, people need anywhere between 800 and 3,000 grafts for each procedure, depending on multiple factors.

On average, the hair transplant will have a price that can range from $4,500 to $16,000 for each procedure a patient goes through.

This price is calculated for each procedure and patients typically go through one or two such treatments to have the scalp and hair that they desire.

There have been some cases in which patients needed more than two transplants, this happening when a patient has lost a lot of hair prior to the procedure or when the scalp doesn’t react too well to the treatment. Before the transplant, you will have to go through a consultation, which is also when you should find out exactly how many grafts you’ll need and how much will Bosley cost you.

Average Cost of Bosley Hair Transplant

It is made using one of the two basic hair restoration techniques. These are Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).

As a general rule, the FUT procedure is less expensive than the FUE procedure, because it will be done in less time.

Even so, with technological developments, the FUE technology has seen a decrease in cost. This means that nowadays, the price difference seen between these two techniques is a lot smaller.

The experts you employ will also figure out which hair transplant technique should be applied in your particular case.

First off, let’s talk about the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplantation technique. The average cost of the Bosley hair restoration done in one big procedure is somewhere between $4,500 and $16,000. This should be enough so you don’t have to be bothered by hair maintenance ever again.

This price, as explained above, will depend on some factors like the type of hair, the severity of baldness, and so on. Some people have reported paying even as much as $75,000 when going for this type of treatment. When it comes to the cost per graft, this can vary between $5.50 and $10.50, depending on how many grafts you will use.

Just like most other hair transplant facilities that use one of the two basic transplant techniques (either Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE, or Follicular Unit Transplantation or FUT) or a combination of the two, Bosley will charge you per graft. The usual graft contains just 1 to 4 follicles. The more follicles you will need for your hair transplantation treatment, the less you will be charged per follicle.

Below you will find the typical Bosley hair costs per graft on the average transplantation:

3,000 grafts – $5.50 to $7.00 per graft
1,200 grafts – $8.00 per graft
Under 1,000 grafts – $8.00 to $10.50 per graft

As you can see, the price isn’t a fixed one and can still vary within a set range, even when you have a clear number of the grafts that will be used. This is mostly due to the variations in the quality of the donor area hair and the hair loss classification, which will make each individual treatment unique for each patient.

One interesting way of reducing the cost is to get additional grafts for free, in the value of the travel cost, as long as you live in an area that is more than 100 miles from the Bosley clinic. But we’ll talk more about getting the treatment at a discounted rate in one of the sections below.

What is Included in the cost?

To make sure you’re getting the most out of the Bosley hair treatment, you should go for a free consultation before getting it done. This is a must in most cases, as it will enable you to talk to the doctor about the benefits of the procedure and the type of hair restoration suitable for your individual situation.

When asking about the Bosley hair care services, make sure you understand exactly what you will be paying for, as well as the exact amounts. Here’s what you should normally expect to be charged for when getting the hair transplantation service provided by Bosley:

The help of a Bosley physician working with a team of nurses and technicians, fully dedicated to the success of your transplant.
Costs related to the anesthesia that will have to last until the procedure is considered completed so that you have an experience that is as painless as possible.
Post-surgery pain medication
Post-surgery care of the hair and scalp that is intended to optimize the growth of your new set of hair
You will also receive a set of step-by-step instructions, to ensure a hassle-free recovery and optimize the final results
Bosley offers a promise to replace the hair that will fail to grow and will eventually fall off, free of charge because you have no guarantee that the results will be 100% positive. To make sure you take advantage of this offer, you will have to report any incident during your follow-up post-operative visits.

Additional Costs

Among the extra costs you will have to pay when it pertains to the hair transplant procedure, are the following:

Room reservation fee – $500 to $1,000
Another procedure – depending on the desired hair restoration goal and how severe the hair loss is, might take more than one restoration procedure to get the best results.
Interest – considering that this procedure is rather pricey, there are people that might take advantage of financing plans provided by Bosley. This is especially a good thing for people that don’t have the necessary money but still want to get this permanent procedure performed. The payment options they are able to provide will come with a small fee and will have to be paid monthly unless agreed otherwise, for a period of time that will depend on the final agreement.

Other Bosley Services and Costs

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) – $400 to $3,300

This therapeutic treatment is considered innovative and will use essential growth factors that are derived from platelets of the patient’s blood, as a way to stimulate natural hair growth. This will be done by drawing the patient’s blood and then enriching the platelet. Then, this platelet-rich plasma will be extracted and injected into the areas that have suffered hair loss.

Prescription Finasteride (Propecia) – $8.67 to $37.00

The FDA-approved prescription tabled called Propecia has to be taken once per day as a way of inhibiting the DHT hormone formation, a hormone known to weaken the hair, leading to a stop of its growth. This drug is not intended to cure baldness and is only intended for males. It is intended to slow down this process.

Bosley Eyebrow Restoration – around $950 to $2,850

This process will utilize roughly the same techniques that are performed for hair transplants, which is why it can modify the shape and thickness of the eyebrows. According to our research, the cost of the minimum amount, which is about 100 individual transplants, at a cost for graft of about $9.50, since it is below 1,000, will be at least $950. This is for a partial job, as to restore or reconstruct your eyebrows in full with only the help of grafts will require between 250 and 300 transplants.

Professional Strength for Women – $399

This is a package made specifically for women and their delicate hair and scalp and will include a 6-month supply of dietary supplements, conditioner, shampoo, and others.

Professional Strength for Men – $449

This is a package made for men, comprised of a 6-month supply of Follicle Energizer, Minoxidil, dietary supplements, conditioner, and shampoo.

Theradome Laser Helmet – $895

This cordless restoration device was created by a former Nasa Scientist. It is made to use 80 cooling lasers, to provide 560 mW of low-level laser therapy. It is intended to promote new and healthy hair, making the hair follicle double in size. For good results, you should wear this device twice per week for at least 20 minutes. It is intended for women for now.

LaserComb Elite – $495

The Bosley Lasercomb Elite is cordless and handheld, according to its description. It is a very easy-to-use medical laser device, clinically proven to stimulate the scalp as a way of improving the hair growth of both men and women. It is also an FDA cleared product.

Hair Thickening Fibers – $30

These are also called Keratin Hair Fibers. They are made from fibrous structural proteins, the key structural component of both hair and nails. The fibers are made to cover low-density and thinning areas and blend with the rest of the hairs, bonding with them due to their static electricity.

Bosley HairMax Laser Band – $745.00

It comes with 82 medical-grade lasers. The treatment itself will last 90 seconds and nourishes the hair follicles with nourishing laser lights, as a way of helping your hair grow.

Shopping for Bosley

As soon as you know you are ready to make your first step toward restoring your hairy scalp, contact Bosley to book a free consultation. The website offers a form where you can fill out your information and then click submit. You will then be contacted by someone from their office to set up an appointment.

If you’re not the techy type of person you can always call them instead, at 800-985-6405. You can request the free information kit by phone as well and you can also schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

If Bosley seems a little too expensive and you want to try to fix your hair loss at home using a budget-friendly option, then you can try one of the products we list below, although they can never give the same results a transplant would.

Saw Palmetto
Nizoral (Ketoconazole)
Latisse (Bimatoprost)
Avodart (Dutasteride)
Propecia (Finasteride)
Rogaine Foam (Minoxidil)

Keep in mind that some of these products might require a prescription before they can be bought and used, especially considering that some of them have some nasty possible side effects.

There are also less aggressive products and treatments to treat extensive hair loss at home, which won’t require prescriptions, if lasers, surgery, or getting prescription medication sounds like too much of a hassle:

PhytoWorx Hair Recovery and Regrowth Supplement
Newopure: Natural Hair Growth Vitamins

You can purchase most of these from online marketplaces like Amazon. These are considerably less expensive than Bosley but on the downside, even though they have great reviews, they won’t be able to feature the same results as a hair transplant surgery.

Factors Affecting the Bosley Procedure Cost

Characteristics of your donor hair – apart from the actual number, the type of hair you have would also have to be assessed, as it needs to conform to the needed quality of hair to be considered proper donor hair.

Amount of donor hair available – The cost of the procedure will surely depend on whether you have enough donor hairs that can be used for transplant.

Level of balding – According to the Norwood scale, there are seven hair loss levels. The actual price of the transplant will depend on the level of hair loss you are experiencing, which would also influence the number of hair follicles you will need for a transplant.

Follicle count – Each graft should contain anywhere between 1 and 4 follicles, but the number of used grafts would decrease if each graft has the maximum number of follicles on it.

Your hair type – while you take advantage of a free hair assessment, the doctor will also determine the level of transplant difficulty, as some types of hair will be harder to transplant than others.

Desired results – a standard hair transplant will be made with all treatment procedures, but there are patients that might need more than just covering a starting bald. For them, a full set of new hair will be used, but the price will also be higher.

How Are Hair Transplant Costs Calculated?

The final cost of a hair restoration treatment will depend on the number of grafts you will need. Each graft will have between 1 and 4 healthy hair follicles. The actual amount of grafts used for patients will be between 800 and 3000+. This number will vary, according to the goals you have for the hair restoration procedure. But let’s take 800 grafts as the minimal hair loss restoration need. With the increase in hair loss, an increase in the number of grafts will also be needed.

The good part is that the more follicular unit grafts you’ll need, the lower the price for follicles will be. So if you were to transplant 1400 follicular units instead of 700 grafts will not require double the cost. So for example, although you will spend between $8.5 and $10 per graft when you need 1000 grafts, you will spend $8 for a number of hair grafts between 1000 and 2000, and less than $7 for up to 3,000 grafts. Don’t take this price as an absolute because it can change over time.

Is there a way to save money on Bosley?

There are always ways to save some money, but usually, when your health is at cost, you shouldn’t look for cheaper hair restoration options. If you qualify, you could apply for the financing options that will be available, to lower some of the costs for the procedure.

When you choose the doctor that you want to take you through the procedure, while calling him at the office, ask him about any discounts or promotions he might be offering. Usually, they don’t, but asking won’t cost you anything.

Also, ask the specialist if there’s any way in which you could get a good natural look but use fewer grafts placed farther one from the other, during your free Bosley consultation. This is one of the tips that will save you a lot of money, and it’s something most people don’t know. You can get a natural look by using fewer grafts placed farther one from the other if the transplant is done by a professional.

Overall, applying for financing could be the best decision if you qualify for it. It will be easier to pay, if you will be able to make multiple payments for a longer period of time, instead of paying everything upfront. Don’t even try to get financing if you know you have a bad credit score.

This procedure is so effective that most patients feel like it is a great investment in the long run, greatly increasing their confidence and making them look better.

The Bosley procedure is guaranteed for life and will be done using your own real hair, this being another great aspect of the transplant. If you know you can afford it, it is something you won’t regret, just be sure you have the money you’ll need to pay for the entire procedure.