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Hair Transplant Surgery for Rio Grande Valley, TX Patients

For years, patients from across the Valley have made the drive north to Limmer Hair Transplant Center in San Antonio. Your hair transplant is planned and performed by board-certified dermatologists with a long-term, experienced team, and several of our staff speak Spanish. Start from home with a virtual consult, then make one trip for FUT, FUE, or scalp micropigmentation.

The short answer

How do Rio Grande Valley patients get a hair transplant at Limmer Hair Transplant Center?

With one planned trip. Limmer Hair Transplant Center has no Valley office; its single clinic is in San Antonio, about 4 hours north of McAllen. Valley patients start with a virtual consult (photos) and a video consult, have pre-op labs drawn near home, then drive up the day before surgery and head home the day after.

A board-certified dermatologist evaluates every patient, and prices are published up front: FUT (strip) runs $6,000 to $9,900 and FUE runs $7,500 to $12,600, depending on graft count. Learn how both methods work on our hair transplants and restoration page.

Clinic
6810 West Ave, Suite A, San Antonio, TX 78213; less than 10 minutes from San Antonio International Airport
Getting there
About 240 miles on US-281 and I-37, or I-69E from Harlingen
Language
English and Spanish; several of our staff speak Spanish
Consult
Virtual consult (photos) to get scheduled, then a video or in-person consult: $200 to $350, applied toward your hair transplant if you are a candidate and book within a week
Trip length
Usually 2 nights: the night before and the night after surgery
Included
Take-home medication, wound care packet, 18 months of post-op care
Before you book a cheaper option

Safety and experience you can drive to

Clinics across the border and in Cancun often advertise low prices. A hair transplant is surgery, and the price often reflects who actually performs the work and what happens after you go home. Here is what Valley patients get at Limmer Hair Transplant Center.

Question to askWhy it mattersLimmer Hair Transplant Center
Who performs the surgery?Graft planning, harvesting, and placement decide how natural the result looks.A board-certified dermatologist evaluates you and is on site for your entire procedure.
Who is on the surgical team?Graft handling affects how well the transplanted follicles survive.Long-term, highly skilled technicians, not technicians flown in for the day.
How many patients that day?Your case deserves the team's full attention.Only one surgery patient is treated per day.
What happens after surgery?Questions come up while new grafts settle and grow in.Same-day follow-up in person, by telehealth, email, or phone, plus 18 months of post-op care.
Is there a plan for the future?Hair keeps changing with age, and donor hair is limited.We plan for lifetime hair in both the recipient and donor areas, not just a graft number.
Can I see prices first?Published pricing makes it easier to compare fairly.Yes. FUT runs $6,000 to $9,900 and FUE $7,500 to $12,600, with financing available.
Se habla español

Care in English or Spanish

Several members of our team speak Spanish, so you and your family can ask questions, review your plan, and go over aftercare in the language you are most comfortable with.

Calling from Mexico? The clinic also lists a Mexico number: +52-554-161-3772. In the U.S., call (210) 496-9992.

Trasplante de cabello en San Antonio

Pacientes de McAllen, Edinburg, Harlingen, Weslaco y todo el Valle del Río Grande viajan a Limmer Hair Transplant Center en San Antonio. Su procedimiento lo planifica y realiza una dermatóloga certificada, con un equipo de técnicos con muchos años de experiencia.

Varios miembros de nuestro equipo hablan español. Llámenos al (210) 496-9992.

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Step by step

From the Valley to San Antonio and back

A typical plan for a patient coming from McAllen, Harlingen, or anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley.

Larger cases: sessions over 2,000 grafts are scheduled across two back-to-back days, which adds a night. Our office will confirm the schedule for your case.
  1. At home

    Virtual consult, then video consult

    Send photos of the front, top, both sides, and back of your head so your case can be reviewed and scheduled correctly. Then meet Dr. Krejci by video. Consults are $200 to $350, applied toward your hair transplant if you are a candidate and book within a week.

  2. 3+ weeks out

    Labs near home and a 10% deposit

    Pre-op labs cost $150 and are due no later than three weeks before surgery; our office will help you find a lab close to home. A 10% deposit holds your date. Planning FUT? Grow your hair to at least 1/2 to 1 inch to cover the stitches.

  3. Day before

    Drive up US-281 or I-69E

    About 4 hours from McAllen. The clinic has arranged rates at three hotels on Loop 410, and the Residence Inn includes shuttle service. See lodging and area info.

  4. Procedure day

    Surgery with a board-certified dermatologist

    Arrive a little before 8:00 a.m.; most patients finish between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Breaks are allowed and lunch is provided. Pain medication for recovery is provided.

  5. Next day

    Drive home and rest

    Rest overnight in San Antonio, then head home, ideally with someone else driving. The clinic recommends 3 days of relaxing to limit swelling, with a loose hat over the treated area.

Service area

Serving the Rio Grande Valley

Patients come to Limmer Hair Transplant Center from across Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, and Starr counties. Traveling from elsewhere in Texas? See our guides for Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso.

  • McAllen
  • Edinburg
  • Mission
  • Pharr
  • Weslaco
  • Mercedes
  • Harlingen
  • San Benito
  • Brownsville
  • Raymondville
  • Rio Grande City
  • South Padre Island
Pricing

How much does a hair transplant cost for Valley patients?

Valley patients pay the same published prices as local patients. Your final cost is set on surgery day by the number of grafts placed.

ProcedurePrice
FUT (strip harvest)$6,000 to $9,900
FUE (follicular unit extraction)$7,500 to $12,600
Pre-op lab fee$150

Prices include take-home medication, a wound care packet, and 18 months of post-op care. Video and in-person consultations are $200 to $350, applied toward your hair transplant if you are a candidate and book within a week. We accept all major credit cards and wire transfer, with financing through CareCredit and PatientFi, including 6-month no-interest plans. See the full price list.

Your physicians

Board-certified dermatologists, start to finish

Your care starts with a medical diagnosis of why your hair is thinning, and surgery is recommended only when it is the right answer.

Your physician is there the entire procedure

A board-certified dermatologist is involved in your case and on site from the start of surgery to the finish.

One surgery patient per day

Each procedure day is dedicated to a single patient for specialized attention and treatment.

Long-term technicians

Our technicians have worked together for years. No rent-a-techs.

A plan for the long term

We focus on hair that will last, in both the recipient and the donor area, not graft numbers.

Dr. Jennifer Krejci, MD, FAAD

Dr. Jennifer Krejci, MD, FAAD

Owner and Medical Director, Board-Certified Dermatologist
  • Medical director of Limmer Hair Transplant Center since 2014
  • Certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UT Health San Antonio
  • Invited speaker on hair loss and transplantation, nationally and internationally
Read Dr. Krejci's full bio
Dr. Allison Limmer Sherwood, MD, FAAD

Dr. Allison Limmer Sherwood, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist
  • Third-generation dermatologist and San Antonio native
  • Hair restoration specialist with expertise in hair transplantation and advancements in medical therapies for hair loss
  • Numerous publications and awards, including Best SA Doctors
  • MD, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston; Alpha Omega Alpha
Read Dr. Limmer's full bio
FAQ

Rio Grande Valley hair transplant questions

Answers to what Valley patients ask most. For more, see the full hair transplant FAQ.

Is there a Limmer Hair Transplant Center office in the Rio Grande Valley?

No. Every procedure is performed at the clinic at 6810 West Ave, Suite A, San Antonio, TX 78213. Patients from McAllen, Edinburg, Harlingen, Weslaco, and across the Valley start with a virtual consult and a video consult from home, then travel to San Antonio for surgery.

How far is San Antonio from McAllen?

About 240 miles, or roughly 4 hours north on US-281 and I-37. Harlingen and the eastern Valley are a similar drive on I-69E (US-77) or US-281. Flights from McAllen (MFE) or Harlingen (HRL) to San Antonio typically connect through Houston or Dallas, so most Valley patients drive.

Do you have Spanish-speaking staff?

Yes. Several members of our team speak Spanish, so you can ask questions and go over your instructions in the language you are most comfortable with. Se habla español.

Why not get a cheaper hair transplant across the border or in Cancun?

Price is only one part of the decision. At Limmer Hair Transplant Center, a board-certified dermatologist evaluates you, is on site for your entire procedure, and works with a long-term, highly skilled team, with only one surgery patient per day. If you have a question or the infrequent complication after surgery, it is handled the same day in person, by telehealth, email, or phone, and 18 months of post-op care is included. Your physician is a drive away, not a flight away.

Do I need to travel to San Antonio for my consultation?

Not necessarily. Start with a virtual consult: send photos online so our team can review your case and schedule the right visit. Then meet Dr. Krejci by video, or in person if you prefer. Video and in-person consults are $200 to $350, depending on the visit, and the fee is applied toward your hair transplant if you are a candidate and book within a week.

How many nights should I plan in San Antonio?

Most Valley patients arrive the day before surgery and stay the night after, then drive home the next day. Surgery is a long day, usually finishing between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., so resting overnight before a 4-hour drive is the easier option. Sessions over 2,000 grafts are scheduled across two back-to-back days.

How much does a hair transplant cost for Rio Grande Valley patients?

Valley patients pay the same published prices as local patients: FUT (strip) runs $6,000 to $9,900 and FUE runs $7,500 to $12,600, depending on graft count, plus a $150 pre-op lab fee. Prices include take-home medication, a wound care packet, and 18 months of post-op care. Payment is by all major credit cards or wire transfer, with financing through CareCredit and PatientFi, including 6-month no-interest plans.

How do I care for my scalp in the Valley heat after surgery?

Keep the grafted area covered with a loose, breathable hat outdoors, skip swimming and sports for 10 to 14 days, and follow the wash schedule: no hair washing for 3 days and gentle showering of the scalp from day 7. Ask your physician before returning to work outdoors in the heat.

Start your Valley hair transplant consultation from home

Start with a virtual consult, then meet Dr. Krejci by video before you make the drive. Se habla español.

Notes: Drive times are estimates and vary with traffic. Pricing comes from Limmer Hair Transplant Center's published 2026 price list and is subject to change. This page is general education, not medical advice; your physician will give recommendations specific to your case.

Limmer Hair Transplant Center, 6810 West Ave, Suite A, San Antonio, TX 78213 · (210) 496-9992 · Last updated October 2026