How much does a hair transplant cost?
A hair transplant costs $4,000 to $15,000 in 2026. What changes your price is below.
FUE runs about $4 to $10 per graft and FUT about $2 to $5. RealSelf's average for FUE is about $10,564. Insurance does not cover it.
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A fair price is $7,000 to $12,000.
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Middle of the range: $9,500
What you are paying for
How we calculate this
Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.
Cost by graft count (2026 estimates)
| About 1,000 grafts, FUE | $4,000 to $7,000. |
|---|---|
| About 2,000 grafts, FUE | $7,000 to $12,000. |
| About 3,000 grafts, FUE | $10,000 to $18,000. |
| FUE per graft | About $4 to $10. |
| FUT per graft | About $2 to $5. |
| Average first procedure | About 2,176 grafts (ISHRS census). |
What pushes a quote up
| Graft count | The biggest factor. |
|---|---|
| Technique | FUE costs more per graft than FUT. |
| Surgeon | Experience and reputation raise the price. |
| Location | Big cities cost more. |
| Add ons | Medications and PRP are often extra. |
Hair transplant cost by region
| Lower cost states | $6,400 to $9,600. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $8,000 to $12,000. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $10,400 to $15,600. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Clinics in major metros charge more per graft.
How to compare quotes
Most quotes come down to grafts times price per graft. ThePricer works out a middle of the road rate near $4.86 per graft using RealSelf's average and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's typical graft count. Use that to sanity check a quote.
Ask for a written graft range and how the final number is set on surgery day. Ask who does each step, since technicians do much of the work in some clinics.
Results grow in over months. New growth usually starts around 3 to 4 months, with full results by about 12 months.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask the graft count in writing.
- Ask the price per graft.
- Ask FUE or FUT, and why.
- Ask who does each step.
- See before and after photos.
Ways to pay less
- Consider FUT if a linear scar is acceptable.
- Ask about financing.
- Compare two surgeons.
- Stabilize hair loss first with your doctor.
Before you decide
This page covers prices only. It is not medical or dental advice. Talk to a licensed provider about what treatment you need, and ask for a written estimate and your insurer's pre-authorization before you start.
About $4,000 to $15,000 in the US, most $8,000 to $12,000. About $4 to $10 for FUE and $2 to $5 for FUT. No. It is cosmetic. The average first procedure is about 2,176 grafts.Common questions
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