It's also important to note that getting a hair transplant is no guarantee that it will work. Everyday I hear from people that say 'my transplant didn't take.' For whatever reason the transplants didn't 'take root' and the hair never grew like it did when it was in its original donor area. And the doctors that get into this line of work are not always the 'cream of the crop.' Like every profession there's doctors out there will take your money and then say 'there's no guarantee that this will work.' If you're considering this route it's a good idea to do a lot of research. Check out the doctors and get as much information as possible both about the doctors and the procedure. The donor area will leave a scar so that's another thing to consider. And be prepared to wait for 12-18 months while the hair grows in.