Bosley also offers treatments using the LaserComb Elite and Theradome Laser Helmet, which are FDA approved medical devices that emit “controlled laser energy” to promote hair regrowth. However, both of these options are generally best for individuals with early-stage hair loss.
Does Bosley’s Hair Transplantation Procedure Hurt?
“Although patients are administered local anesthetics and other medications, the degree of pain or discomfort experienced during or after the procedure varies according to the patient. We may supply patients with medication to use after the procedure, if needed. Many of our patients find that they do not need to take any medication at all after their hair transplant procedure.”
With this said, we encountered many online reviewers who claimed that the procedure was much more intensive than they were originally led to believe (more about this in a moment).
Will Bosley’s Hair Transplantation Cause Scarring?
Bosley claims that the scarring from their hair transplantation procedure will be virtually undetectable and will usually be covered 
by your existing hair. Again, we’ll come back around to this topic shortly.
With this said, it can take 12-18 months for the full effects of the hair transplant to become apparent, and 3-6 months for FUE.
Propecia patients generally begin experiencing results after 12 months of continuous use, while Minoxidil takes 4 months to begin and up to 1 year for full results.
Finally, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) success rates vary wildly, although for those who experienced some level of benefits, it generally took at least 3-4 months to occur.
Customer Feedback for Bosley
At the time of our research, there were also 66 Bosley reviews on Yelp for the Beverly Hills, CA location, with an average rating of 3 stars. There, most patients appeared to be satisfied with their experience, although common complaints included high-pressure sales tactics and dissatisfaction with the results.
Finally, the non-profit website BosleyMedicalViolations claims that “Bosley has been the subject of numerous patient complaints, lawsuits, and violations relating to their advertising, medical procedures, and business practices,” including medical license probations and suspensions related to false and misleading advertising, poor results, and inflated costs.
However, it should be noted that none of these allegations were corroborated by us at the time of our research, although the website claims that many are verified by court documents.
There, common complaints were that the hair transplantation procedure was much more intensive than advertised, as well as extensive scarring that led to scalp numbness.
While we’re certainly not one for scare tactics, if you’re considering a Bosley procedure, we would highly recommend reviewing this site in advance.
Bosley Medical based out of Beverly Hills, CA is not rated with the Better Business Bureau, although they did have 13 closed complaints as of the time of our research.
Of the 3 that provided additional details, one referenced dissatisfaction with their procedure, and the remaining 2 referenced inability to obtain a refund for their room reservation fee after canceling their appointment (more about this next).
Bosley Pricing and Guarantee
How much your Bosley procedure will cost depends on a wide variety of factors, including your hair type, level of balding, and desired results, although the company claims that hair transplantation generally ranges between $4,000 and $12,000 (note: the Medical Violations website above claims that the average cost is closer to $10K to $20K).
In addition, you will have to pay between $500 and $1,000 for a “room reservation fee” related to your procedure.
If you live more than 100 miles from a Bosley clinic, you may qualify for free additional grafts in order to offset the cost of your travel expenses. All consultations are free as well, although you can obtain a good deal of information from one of their info kits.
