Bosley

• Surgical Hair Transplant Procedure
• Non-Surgical Hair Regrowth Treatment
• Professional Hair Transplant Surgeons
• Free Consultation
• Location
• The Bosley Guarantee

Surgical Hair Transplant Procedure

A hair transplantation procedure involves transplanting hair follicles from one area of the head to another. The area where the hair is taken from is called the "donor area" and the area where the hair is being placed is called the "recipient area." Taking the healthy hair from the donor area and introducing it to the recipient area/thinning area helps increase the density of growing hair on the scalp. Bosley provides a number of different surgical hair transplants. The most common of its procedures are the Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) transplant and the Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).

FUE is known as a minimally invasive transplantation technique and consists of taking follicular unit grafts of between 1–4 hair follicles from the donor area, and individually transplanting them into the recipient area. This technique typically creates a natural-looking hairline and is said to be undetectable. It is important to note that no stitches are needed during this procedure and scarring should not occur.

FUT is a slightly more invasive transplant procedure in which all of the donor hair follicles are extracted as a group from one part of the back of the head. Once removed, the hair transplant surgeon will transplant the hair follicles individually into the recipient areas. This transplant surgery does leave a small linear scar on the back of the head. As the scar is thin, most haircut styles cover the scar making it undetectable. 

Non-Surgical Hair Regrowth Treatment

For those who are not interested in having a surgical transplant procedure done, the following non-surgical hair regrowth treatments are available:  

• Trigen+ with Power Matrix PRP — This solutions combines the advanced hair growth potential of platelet-rich plasma therapy with a low-level laser therapy. It is administered in three treatments by a Bosley professional.
• Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) — This solutions works to replicate the appearance of thicker and fuller hair. A physician will apply an ink to the scalp with very fine needles creating thousands of tiny impressions. This result provides the illusion of hair follicles similar to stippling.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy — This solution has been deemed one of the most effective non-surgical methods of treating hair loss. Laser are used to providing a specific wavelength of light to the scalp helping stimulate the tissue molecules that are known to strengthen hair.
• Bosley Professional Strength Hair Loss Products — This kit provides a 5-step system helping to prevent further hair loss and strengthen your thinning hair. Hair regrowth typically occurs within 4–6 months with ongoing usage.
• Prescription Propecia (Finasteride) — This prescribed medication is approved by the FDA to be taken once a day. Its main function is to inhibit DHT from forming. DHT is the hormone that causes your hair follicles to weaken and slows or stops its growth. In order to be effective, Propecia must be taken on an ongoing basis.

Professional Hair Transplant Surgeons

Bosley prides itself in hiring the finest hair restoration physicians and surgeons in the industry and guarantees professional treatment. Patient care is one of its top priorities. These professionals are available at a number of locations with some working in a number of different cities and states. To find a local physician, you can search by state on Bosley's webpage. The locations that currently offer services are listed below (see location).

Free Consultation

When looking at undergoing a hair transplant procedure, you should take advantage of the free consultation. The consultation will provide you with in-depth information about the transplantation procedure, follow up treatment, hair transplant cost, and other helpful information from a local Bosley physician or surgeon.

Location

As of 2019, Bosley has 70 hair restoration and transplant clinics and offices throughout the United States. Offices are found in various cities in the following states:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• District Of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii 
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

The Bosley Guarantee

To ensure customer satisfaction, Bosley offers a guarantee that it will replace any non-growing hair transplant grafts free of charge. This guarantee is contingent upon a customer's willingness to comply with the following requirements: 

• Waiting a minimum of 12 months after your Bosley procedure
• Abstaining from other treatments from other entities that could affect hair growth
• Complying with all post-operative care instructions and other medical recommendations made by the Bosley physician and attending all postoperative consultations
• Attending a consultation with a Bosley physician to assess how many grafts need to be replaced.

The final decision regarding your eligibility will be made by your examining physician if you have met all other requirements. 

• Appointment Wait Times
• Excluded States
• Bosley Hair Transplant Cost
• Varied Results
• Reviews

Appointment Wait Times

One frustration found consistently in negative consumer reviews is the extensive wait times in the office. After being scheduled for early morning appointments, it is not uncommon that customers will wait for as long as 45 minutes after their allotted time to see the physician. Bear this in mind when visiting the office so that you don't end up being late to another appointment or commitment.

Excluded States

Unfortunately, Bosley Medical does not have offices in every state. Offices and doctors are currently available in 34 states in the United States, but if your state is not on the list above (see Location), Bosley currently does not service your area.

Bosley Hair Transplant Cost

The Bosley hair transplant cost differs with each patient. It is based on the type of procedure that you select, the number of grafts, hair transplants, treatments, etc. that you will be receiving. Customers have complained that the pricing is high with some spending as much as $10,000–$13,000. If you are interested in finding out what the cost of treatment might look like for you, you can get a free cost estimate and personal hair and scalp analysis by signing up the Bosley website.

Varied Results

Though Bosley guarantees that its hair transplants and growth treatments are permanent, this unfortunately has not been the case according to customer reviews. Some customers have complained that a couple of years after their treatment, their hair has thinned significantly leaving the scalp and scarring exposed. Any type of procedure that you may undergo has the potential to not work even though the vast majority have been successful.

Reviews

The company showcases many reviews of its products on its own site, but reviews can only be sorted by city and can't be viewed all together. Almost all of the Bosley reviews are 5 stars as well, showcasing only a one-sided opinion of the company.