I am considering Neograft for thinning hair in the back and top. I am interesting in pricing. (Photo)

Dear kaushikr13,Thank you for writing in with your question. You’re asking for a price for a hair restoration to your crown area. There are ethical considerations when transplanting the crown, as it’s possible to literally run out of grafts to transfer to this area of the scalp as the years go by. The cut-off is generally 35 years old: if you are 35 or older you are likely a candidate for surgery to the crown area. If you are under 35 then I would hold off on surgery. There are several non-surgical methods which may bring back your hair, and often it’s advisable to spend a year performing non-surgical therapy (eg: LLLT, PRP, finasteride, etc), as it’s certainly possible for the hair to grow back, particularly if the patient is under 35 years of age. So, if you’re 40 or older, you’re a candidate. If you’re 30 or younger, you are most certainly not a candidate. If you’re in between, then a meeting with a dedicated hair restoration surgeon is indicated to discuss your particular situation and the ethics of transplanting your crown. If your surgeon is not aware of the ethical issues surrounding the transplantation of the crown in a younger man then you have chosen the wrong surgeon. Many surgeons who have never performed a hair restoration surgery in their entire lives are acquiring a NeoGraft device and holding themselves out to the public as experts in hair restoration, as explained below.The NeoGraft device was introduced about 6 years ago, and is simply a machine that a physician (or, most likely, a technician) uses to perform the follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure. It is more or less a motorized, hand-held circular punch, attached to suction. NeoGraft has done a tremendous amount of marketing, and I see many physicians who have never done a hair transplant in their careers acquire this machine, piggyback on the marketing done by NeoGraft, and start to offer this complicated, and permanent procedure to the public. In much of the country, the doctor will simply hire a technician (the going rate for a NeoGraft tech in Atlanta is $70/hour) to perform the procedure. It should be noted at this point that hair restoration technicians have the same exact medical training requirements as grass cutters: absolutely none. The physician only need sign the papers and be on the premises. No joke. No device, machine or robot can guarantee good or even acceptable results. So, whether using the NeoGraft, or the much more advanced ARTAS robotic hair restoration system, or any other device, including a 50 cent 1mm biopsy punch, it is the experience and dedication of the surgeon and his team that will determine the outcome. In terms of price, that varies greatly, and is based on many factors. A consultation with a dedicated hair restoration surgeon is indicated.I hope this information is helpful to you.

Hello and thank you for your question about NeoGraft FUE pricing and for your photos. Schedule several in-person consultations with board-certified facial plastic surgeons in your area for recommendations and cost estimates. Your price will vary according to their recommendation, their experience level, and their location. More importantly, have the board-certified facial plastic surgeons you visit show you before-and-after photos from successful procedures.  You will also want to discuss the level of restoration you wish to see in your crown. While price is an important factor in any decision, a cost-effective or low-price procedure that does not give you the results you want is not a bargain worth seeking. Good luck with your procedure! 
- Elbert T. Cheng, MD

Hello, The biggest misconception in hair surgery is saving money per graft.  Pick the technology you believe is the best and the surgeon and his team standing behind their work.

Best,
 Dr. Anil Shah