Hair transplants have never been more affordable. De Haar Hair Restoration has competitive pricing at approximately  $ 3.50 – $ 5 CAD per graft. Each graft typically contains anywhere from between 1 to 4 hairs per graft. For our transplants other than situations when we need to re-create a fine progressive frontal hairline,  we target high volume, robust grafts to optimize your results, giving you the coverage you need and saving  you money. Many clinics will tell you that location is a factor in the cost of a hair transplant. They will state that hair transplant costs are higher in western Canada but with De Haar Hair Restoration,  this is completely false. At De Haar Hair Restoration our hair transplant costs are lower across the board and our quality and results are significantly better due to the fact that we take the time to assess and choose robust high volume hair grafts from your donor area for transplantation.  A hair transplant typically costs between $ 3000 to $ 8000. De Haar Hair Restoration has competitive pricing making our services accessible to everyone.

For those requiring financing,  options are available. If you are interested in financing options, please mention this at your consultation and we will provide you with details at that time.

Like most biological processes our hair grows in cycles. Due to the fact that we have between 90 and 150,000 hairs on our head,  each follicle has its own time clock, and all hair follicles go through these same phases, only at different times. There are three phases to hair growth. The anagen phase, the catagen phase and the telogen phase. Some scientists classify hair growth in four stages, referring to the final stage as the exogen stage, but most believe that the exogen stage is the end or winding down of the telogen stage. 

The Anagen phase: Individual hairs are in the anagen phase when they are actively growing. This stage can last anywhere from two to eight years. Approximately  80 to 90% of your hair is in this growing phase at any given time. 

 The Catagen phase; eventually, the anagen phase slows down and ends, triggering the catagen phase. This phase generally lasts from 2 to 3 weeks. This is where the hair follicles shrink a bit, and the blood supply becomes more restricted to the follicle, resulting in the separation of the hair from the base of the follicle. The separated hair does not leave the follicle at this stage but sits there.

Once a hair has separated from the base of the follicle, the hair follicle goes into a resting phase until a new hair starts to form in the follicle. This is the very beginning of the telogen phase.

The Telogen phase. This phase is when a new hair starts to form in the hair follicle, and in the later part of the telogen phase, the hair that was separated in the catagen phase and was sitting there will now shed from the scalp. Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is not unusual. The telogen phase lasts approximately 90 days.

• Good general health
• Sufficient donor hair density
• Appropriate stage of hair loss
• Scalp condition and hair characteristics
• Norwood scale classification 2 or higher

Determining a good candidate for a hair transplant firstly involves you being in good general health. Dr. Gerbrands will take an in-depth medical history review of your overall health.

A good candidate must have sufficient donor hair density. The donor hair for any hair transplant is taken from the back and sides of the scalp. This is the area where you have permanent hair. If you do not have enough donor hair, you would not be a candidate for a hair transplant. Unscrupulous doctors have performed hair transplants and gone over the threshold of what is an acceptable amount of donor hair to remove,  creating permanent damage that is often irreparable. This is known as overharvesting. The donor hair and, in particular, the donor area need to be managed equally to the recipient area, which is the area receiving the hair graft.

A good candidate should also be of an appropriate age and in an appropriate stage of hair loss.  Good candidates are those who have experienced androgenic alopecia for two or more years. Males who are in stage 2 on the Norwood scale or higher are generally good candidates.

The condition of the scalp and characteristics of the hair are considered in determining if you would be a good candidate for a hair transplant. Certain physical characteristics, such as scalp flexibility and hair type, will impact the outcome of the hair transplant.

Your post-transplant care begins immediately, starting with your first professional hair wash at the De Haar clinic the day after your procedure. During this visit, Dr. Gerbrands and her team will provide you with comprehensive, customized instructions on how to properly wash and care for your scalp and hair at home. Following these specific guidelines is critical to ensuring a smooth healing process and minimizing any risk of infection.

The downtime you experience will depend heavily on the type of procedure you choose. FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is minimally invasive, allowing most patients to return to their normal daily activities in just 2 to 3 days, with tiny scabs in the donor area naturally falling off within 5 to 7 days. If you undergo an FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) strip procedure, you should expect a slightly longer recovery window of about 7 to 10 days.

As you recover, it is completely normal for the transplanted hairs to shed before the permanent growth begins. When new hair starts to emerge, typically around the third or fourth month, your scalp may become itchy. While this itchiness is a great sign that your new hair is actively growing, it is extremely important that you do not scratch your head, as this can damage the newly transplanted follicles.