Hair Transplantation is becoming an increasingly popular trend seeing a 28% increase since the year 2012, with a world market of about $2.5 billion, cited by the International Hair Restoration Surgery Association. Although favoured amongst men, this industry has seen an increase of about 11% in women patients. A hair transplant surgery is provided in a number of countries around the globe. The surgery costs $12,000 on an average in USA. This high cost has made Hair transplant tourism very popular.

Yes, undergoing the procedure is perfectly safe provided you opt for internationally accredited hospitals, medically licensed surgeons and do the necessary research at your end.

The safety of the patient is technically in their hands only. So, they should be careful while choosing a place for treatment. They should be well aware of their medical condition and the kind of care they require. So, provided you do your part in planning your medical tourism, you are good to go.

Moreover, every year a large number of patients travel out of their home country to get hair transplants in hospitals situated abroad not only because it is safe and reliable but also cost effective. So, you as a patient should just plan, prepare and take off.

According to a survey conducted in 2015 by the ISHRS, about 400,000 hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide. The global hair restoration market has experienced a boom due to a 76% increase in hair transplant procedures since 2006.

Out of the men who took the procedure, almost half of them were under the age of 50. Maximum percentage of men were aged between 30-39 years. However, amongst the women, the age group for 40-49 years constituted the major proportion.

Due to regulation of medical care in every country, the facilities offered by some hospitals in foreign countries might even be better than your home country. Therefore, the patients should definitely consider going abroad for this procedure.