Everyone has a unique biological pattern of hair loss as well as a particular make-up of hair type, color and growth pattern.

Each surgical plan should be individually planned, as well. In other words, 600 grafts on one patient could produce a radically different result as 600 on another.

Prices usually range from $2,000 to $3000 for a small session, to upwards of $10,000 for very large sessions. Completely bald areas almost always require more than one procedure to provide cosmetically pleasing density.

Again, it is important to remember that hair loss is progressive, and future sessions to replace further loss is usually necessary unless steps are taking to prevent further loss.

The three options to combat further loss are the two FDA approve drugs: minoxidil and finasteride, and laser hair therapy.

Q. Is this painful?

A. As I’ve always said, “Any discomfort I experienced in the procedure was minor compared to the pain of going bald!”

Seriously, most doctors use a local anesthetic and often dispense tranquilizers to reduce anxiety. Essentially, the procedure should be painless. Unlike the ‘old days

the techniques used to remove the donor hair and prepare the transplant site have been improved to the point the patient feels little of what goes on. Afterwards, although most surgeons provide pain medicine, it is often not needed.

Q. How do I explain the change of appearance of new hair to my friends and co-workers?

A. As the hair is transplanted in a shaven form, there really isn’t any change to see. The skin takes a week or so to heal and once that’s happened, there isn’t much to see until the new hair begins to grow at different intervals. Your hair will come back faster than how you lost it, but not so that anyone will notice. (How many people realize the actor who plays “Fraser” has more hair now than when the show started?)

Note: Laser Hair Therapy has been found to greatly accelerate the healing process in most cases and help get the transplanted hair grow in faster.

Finally, I provide straightforward answers to questions about hair loss and also will refer individuals to companies who I feel are best suited to fulfill their needs.

If you are a consumer, interested in options, please tell me more about your situation. If you are in the hair loss business, please tell me more about your company. Please contact me at info@cclaserhair.com.