Women only: I am considering a lace front wig from a hairloss place?

I had a consultation for hair loss at the Hair Club for Men and Women. I have diffuse hairloss on the top of my head. The consultant told me that the best option for me would be a lace-front wig, which would cover the thinning area. The piece would cost around $2000 to $4000. I talked to my sister about it and she recommended that I go to some of the local hair salons, where they do these types of wigs for a lot cheaper.

I would like to know if anyone has had a lace front wig done by the HC for Men and Women. If so, were you happy with your results??

Also, how would a lace front wig/weave be just as good from a regular salon, if it is cheaper? My sister said that her friend has had several, and they use human hair and she believes the process would be the same as it would be at the hair loss treatment center.

One of my concerns is making sure that the hair is a very close match to my own. I have a multi-ethnic/racial background and my hair is very soft with waves and the hair strands are very fine. When I shampoo and brush it back into a ponytail to let it dry naturally, the top can be very straight. It can also go into very nice corkscrew curls or waves when I air dry it, but it is also very easy to straighten...Therefore, I would need a hair texture that is very versatile and bouncy.