Frequently asked questions
about hair transplants and hair treatments
Medically reviewed and approved by the Swiss Hair Life medical team: Dr. Sabrina Tahery (Medical Director, Oftringen), Dr. Moustafa Kassar (Medical Director, Zurich)
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Consultation, costs and procedure
What you should know before your first appointment.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. The hair analysis and the personal consultation in Zurich or Oftringen are free and without obligation.
Only afterwards do you decide whether you want to go ahead with a treatment.
How does the free hair analysis work?
You answer a few questions online and then choose: upload photos or a consultation on site.
With three photos, our medical team prepares your assessment. Alternatively, you come to a free consultation in Zurich or Oftringen.
How much does a hair transplant cost in Switzerland?
At Swiss Hair Life, a hair transplant costs between CHF 5’900.– and CHF 12’900.–, as a fixed price.
The price depends on the number of grafts. Consultation, procedure, aftercare and all follow-up appointments are included.
Does health insurance pay for a hair transplant?
As a rule, no. A hair transplant is usually considered an aesthetic procedure that basic health insurance does not cover.
You can, however, pay for the treatment interest-free in instalments from CHF 250.– per month.
How does financing work?
You can finance the treatment interest-free from CHF 250.– per month, over a term of 3, 6, 9, 12, 16, 18 or 24 months.
Financing is provided by a financing partner and is subject to a credit check and the partner’s approval. There is no entitlement to financing.
Where do the consultation and treatment take place?
In our clinics in Zurich (Mürtschenstrasse 26) and Oftringen (Campingweg 13), whichever is closer to you.
We carry out the hair transplant in our own clinic in Switzerland, under the care of the Swiss Hair Life medical team.
Which treatments does Swiss Hair Life offer?
We specialise in hair: hair transplants with the Sapphire FUE method, PRP hair treatment, micrografting, beard transplants and eyebrow transplants.
We clarify which treatment makes sense for you in the free hair analysis.
When can I reach you?
Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00, by phone on 062 557 15 57 or by email to info@swisshairlife.ch.
We are closed on Sundays.
Hair transplant
Grafts, duration, healing and results.
How many grafts do I need?
That depends on the area: usually up to 1’500 grafts for receding temples or the crown, up to 2’800 or 3’800 for larger areas and up to 6’000 for advanced hair loss.
More grafts are not automatically better. We set the exact number after the hair analysis, matched to your donor area.
What is the graft survival rate?
98% of the transplanted grafts, in an internal evaluation of 568 patients over two years.
The individual result can differ. It depends, among other things, on the donor area, the quality of the grafts, healing and aftercare.
How long does a hair transplant take?
Usually about 6 to 8 hours, depending on the extent and number of grafts.
For very large areas, we spread the treatment over two sessions.
Is a hair transplant painful?
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia; you are awake throughout.
How you experience the procedure and the days afterwards varies from person to person. We discuss possible discomfort openly in the consultation.
When can I go back to work?
That depends on your job and how you heal.
Redness and crusts are still visible in the first week; physical work needs more time. We plan the date so that it fits in with your everyday life.
When will I see the result?
In many patients, the final result can be assessed after about 12 to 18 months.
The new hair starts to grow after 3 to 4 months, and the difference is usually clearly visible after 6 to 9 months. The course varies from person to person.
Is the result permanent?
Transplanted hair from a suitable donor area can keep growing in the long term.
The hair follicles at the back of the head are usually much less sensitive to the hormone DHT. Your own, non-transplanted hair can, however, keep thinning; that is why we plan for the long term.
Is a hair transplant also possible for women?
Yes, for example with a high forehead or clearly defined bald patches.
In women, we first clarify the cause of the hair loss. Depending on the findings, a hair transplant, PRP hair treatment or first a further medical assessment can make sense.
What are the risks of a hair transplant?
Swelling, redness and crusts are common in the first few days. Temporary numbness and temporary hair shedding are possible.
Inflammation is rare. We discuss all risks openly with you before the treatment.
Who performs the hair transplant?
The Swiss Hair Life medical team under the medical direction of Dr. Sabrina Tahery in Oftringen and Dr. Moustafa Kassar in Zurich.
They work with a dedicated, well-coordinated transplant team.
PRP hair treatment
Prices, sessions, effect and side effects.
How much does PRP hair treatment cost?
One session costs CHF 550.–, 4 sessions CHF 2’000.– and 8 sessions CHF 3’500.–.
You can pay for the packages interest-free in instalments from CHF 80.– per month. The hair analysis before the first session is free.
How many sessions do I need?
Usually at least four sessions 4 to 6 weeks apart.
With more pronounced hair loss, 8 sessions can make sense. We set your personal plan after the hair analysis.
When will I see the first results?
In suitable patients, often after about 6 to 8 weeks.
The effect builds up over several sessions. How quickly and how clearly varies from person to person.
Is the treatment painful?
Most people find the injections easy to tolerate.
A feeling of tightness or pressure during and shortly after the treatment is possible.
How long does the effect last?
Usually several months to about a year.
The effect does not last permanently. Depending on the course, top-up sessions at longer intervals make sense.
Does PRP also help women?
Yes. PRP is used in women and men, for example with a widening parting.
In women, we first clarify the cause of the hair loss; with hormonal or other medical causes, a medical assessment is important.
Can PRP replace a hair transplant?
No. PRP can support existing hair follicles but does not create new ones.
For completely bald areas, a hair transplant is usually the more suitable option. The two can be combined.
What are the side effects?
Usually only mild and short-lived: redness, slight swelling or a feeling of tightness at the injection sites.
Occasionally, small bruises appear and disappear after a few days. Because your own blood is used, allergic reactions to the plasma are very unlikely.
Micrografting
What it is, what it costs and how it differs from PRP.
What is micrografting?
A treatment for thinning hair using your own hair follicle tissue.
Three very small tissue samples are taken from behind the ear, processed and introduced with fine injections where the hair is thinning.
How much does micrografting cost?
CHF 2’500.– per treatment, as a fixed price.
The consultation and hair analysis beforehand are free. There we clarify whether the treatment makes sense for you.
Is micrografting a stem cell treatment?
Only in simplified terms. Micrografting is sometimes loosely called a stem cell treatment for hair.
In fact, we use your own processed hair follicle tissue, which may contain stem and progenitor cells, among other things. No stem cells are isolated or grown in a laboratory; the tissue is processed and used in the same session.
How does micrografting differ from PRP?
Mainly in the starting material: PRP uses your blood, micrografting your hair follicle tissue.
PRP is usually given over several sessions, micrografting usually as a single treatment. Which treatment is the better fit depends on the cause, the stage and the existing hair follicles.
When will I see the first results?
First changes can often become visible after about 4 months.
The individual course can vary. We assess it at the follow-up appointments, with photos and a hair analysis.
Does the treatment have to be repeated?
At Swiss Hair Life, micrografting is generally carried out as a single treatment.
Whether a further treatment may make sense later depends on the individual course. We discuss this at the follow-up appointments.
What are the side effects?
Usually only mild and temporary: redness, slight swelling, tenderness, small bruises or crusts.
Mild discomfort, slight bleeding or a small scar are possible at the sampling site behind the ear. Infection is rare.
Beard transplant
Prices, grafts, shaving and growth.
How much does a beard transplant cost?
From CHF 5’900.– as a fixed price.
Up to 1’500 grafts CHF 5’900.–, up to 2’800 grafts CHF 6’900.– and up to 3’800 grafts CHF 8’900.–. Consultation, procedure and follow-up appointments are included; instalments from CHF 250.– per month.
How many grafts do I need for a beard transplant?
That depends on how large the area is and how dense the beard should be.
Individual gaps need fewer grafts than a whole beard. We set the exact number in the free consultation, matched to your donor area.
How long does the procedure take?
About 3 to 5 hours.
The duration depends on how many grafts are placed.
When can I shave my beard again?
Not in the first few days after the procedure.
When you can shave or trim again depends on how you heal. After the procedure you receive detailed instructions.
When does the new beard growth begin?
After a few months, fine at first, then stronger.
The first healing phase usually lasts only a few days. Mild redness or small crusts can remain visible for longer. After that it takes some patience until the new beard hairs visibly grow.
When is the final result visible?
After around a year or a little longer.
Density and fullness develop over many months. We assess the individual course together at the follow-up appointments.
Are transplanted beard hairs permanent?
Transplanted hair from a suitable donor area can keep growing in the long term.
The hair follicles at the back of the head are usually not very sensitive to the hormone DHT. That is why they are well suited as donor hair.
Eyebrow transplant
Prices, natural look, healing and care.
How much does an eyebrow transplant cost?
CHF 3’500.– up to 300 grafts and CHF 4’000.– up to 600 grafts, each as a fixed price.
Consultation, procedure and follow-up appointments are included.
How many grafts do I need?
For gaps or the end of the brow, up to 300 grafts are often enough; for complete brows, rather up to 600 grafts.
We set the exact number in the free consultation.
How natural does an eyebrow transplant look?
Very natural, if shape, angle and direction of growth are planned precisely.
It is not the number of hairs that matters, but that each hair is placed very flat and in the natural direction of growth. In the visible area we use fine grafts, and the shape suits your face, your eyes and your existing brows.
How long does healing take?
The first healing phase usually lasts only a few days.
Mild redness or small crusts can remain visible a little longer. The new brow hairs then grow in over several months.
When is the final result of an eyebrow transplant visible?
Usually after around a year, sometimes a little later.
The first new brow hairs become visible after a few months, fine at first, then stronger. The individual course can vary.
Do I have to trim transplanted eyebrows regularly?
Yes, usually. Transplanted hairs come from the head and can grow faster and longer than natural brow hairs.
That is why they are trimmed and shaped regularly. We show you how best to do this at the follow-up appointment.
When can I wear make-up on my eyebrows again?
Not during the first healing phase.
Make-up should only be used on the treated areas once the skin has healed. We give you the exact timing in the care instructions.
What is the difference from microblading?
Microblading draws fine hair strokes into the skin with pigment; a transplant places real hairs.
The transplanted hairs grow and can be trimmed and shaped. There is no colour to refresh.
Don't start with uncertainty.
Start with clarity.
Find out in a free consultation what's possible in your case – a hair transplant from CHF 5’900.– or from CHF 250.– per month*.
* Interest-free financing, subject to a credit check and approval by our financing partner. Terms and calculation example