The field of hair transplantation is flourishing. Over the past ten years, the number of hair transplant recipients has skyrocketed, rising by 152% between 2010 and 2021 [1]. But even with its increasing appeal, a lot of people are still unsure if hair transplant surgery is the best option for them.

Some people are concerned that their hair transplant won't appear natural, that the procedure won't be successful, or that individuals will be able to tell they had one. Some people are simply unsure if hair transplants are financially worthwhile.

In their evaluations, a lot of Dubai hair transplant patients state that it was one of the best decisions they ever made for their confidence and sense of self.

We'll go over the benefits and drawbacks of hair transplantation in this post so you can determine if it's right for you.

Is having a hair transplant worthwhile?

In the end, only you can choose whether having a hair transplant to replace lost or thinning hair is worthwhile. Most individuals base their decision on a variety of factors, including:

• The hair transplant procedure's affordability
• The amount of hair you've lost
• What is your age?
• Which additional hair restoration procedures have you attempted?
• Worry about regretting a hair transplant.
• Let's look at each of these concerns to see if you should forego hair restoration surgery based on how likely it is that they will affect you.

Do hair transplants make financial sense?

When patients are debating whether hair transplantation is worthwhile, one of their main concerns is affordability. The fact that the average cost of a hair transplant in the UK is only £4,820 for approximately 2,000 grafts surprises a lot of patients.

Because Wayne Rooney's hair transplant, which reportedly cost £30,000, has raised questions about how affordable hair transplant surgery can be, there has always been misinformation about it.

This, according to Wimpole Clinic physician Dr. Luciano Sciacca, is the source of many myths about hair transplant expenses.

Regretfully, I think Wayne might have fallen prey to his notoriety. If the reports are accurate, I fail to see why anyone would spend so much.

The affordability of the Wimpole Clinic's hair transplants frequently surprises our patients, especially considering that we've worked with well-known clients like Rob Holding of Arsenal. Regarding Rob Holding's hair transplant expense,

"We value each patient's right to privacy. I can state that his payment was neither significantly more nor lower than the average amount found in the UK during our cost research.

Rob Holding posted on social media about his hair transplant at the Wimpole Clinic

Before and After: Rob Holding's Hair Transplant

Many individuals believe they cannot afford hair transplant surgery, so they have to take a chance on low-cost hair transplants in Dubai (where they may pay as little as £700) and hope for the best.

Even if it occasionally works, this is a dangerous tactic. In terms of patient safety, low-cost hair transplant facilities have a reputation for taking shortcuts. There have been reports of unhygienic clinic settings, unscrupulous social media campaigns that overpromise and underdeliver on hair growth results, and taxi drivers performing hair transplant surgeries.

You run the greater risk of receiving a failed or botched hair transplant from a mediocre clinic, in addition to the risk of infection, sepsis, and even hair transplant death. These pictures show the patient's hair from a Dubai black-market facility following a 5,000-graft hair transplant.

Do hair transplants pay off?

He may have originally spent less than other patients, but in order to fix the botched results, he ultimately needed a second hair transplant treatment from a reputable clinic. Taking everything into account, the necessity for surgery to fix the failed transplant contributed to the patient's overall hair transplant expenses being higher than they should have been.

You will be significantly more likely to obtain good results on your first attempt if you choose a reputable facility right away and resist the temptation of a low-cost hair transplant. After his hair replacement procedure, this patient's appearance was as follows:

Patients with a failed hair transplant on the left and strong hair on the right have undergone repair surgery.
In Dubai, there are many top-notch, reasonably priced hair restoration clinics.