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In a hair transplant, your own hair follicles, known as grafts, are taken from the back of the head and placed in thinning or bald areas. Hair follicles from the back of the head are usually much less susceptible to hereditary hair loss and can therefore keep growing in their new place in the long term.
Swiss Hair Life works with Sapphire FUE: the grafts are extracted one by one (FUE), and we open the fine channels for the new hair with sapphire blades. Consultation, procedure and aftercare take place in our clinics in Zurich and Oftringen.
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Results vary from person to person and depend on factors such as the donor area, hair characteristics and the progression of hair loss. No specific result can be guaranteed.
Not in every case. We only recommend a hair transplant if it appears medically and aesthetically sensible, and we tell you openly if another treatment is a better fit.
What we check before every recommendation
First we assess the cause. Depending on the findings, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment can be a non-surgical option: in suitable patients it can support existing hair growth (single session CHF 550.–, 4 sessions CHF 2’000.–). With some causes, a further medical assessment is needed first.
More about PRP hair treatmentWe examine your hair loss and donor area with a trichoscope during the free consultation.
Many people look at the bald patch first. For a natural result that still suits you in ten years, we start at the back of the head.
The donor area lies at the back and sides of the head. The hair follicles there are usually much less susceptible to hereditary hair loss than those on the forehead and top of the head. That is why we take the grafts from here.
This supply is limited. Each graft can only be transplanted once, and if too many are taken too densely, the back of the head looks thin. So we only take as many as the donor area can tolerate well, and keep a possible later treatment in mind.
How we assess the donor area
We examine the donor area during the consultation with a trichoscope, a camera with high magnification.
No. The right number depends on the area, the density you want, the capacity of the donor area, the hair thickness and the further hair loss to be expected.
Too many grafts in one session put strain on the donor and recipient areas and use up reserves that are missing later. So we do not plan the largest possible number, but the number needed for a natural result that stays right in the long term.
A natural hairline does not only depend on how low it sits. We take into account your age, your facial proportions, the hair loss to be expected and the grafts available.
Right at the front we place single-hair grafts, slightly irregular, at a natural angle and in the direction your hair grows. This creates a soft transition instead of a straight edge. A hairline set too low can look unnatural at 50, so we plan it to suit you, also in many years.
In many people, hereditary hair loss continues to progress. The transplanted hair is usually unaffected, but your own hair next to it can keep thinning.
So we plan the result to stay balanced even if hair loss continues, and leave reserves in the donor area. Depending on the findings, we also discuss measures that can support your existing hair.
Not only the number of grafts. Thick or wavy hair covers more of the scalp than fine, straight hair. A low contrast between hair colour and skin colour also makes hair look denser.
During the consultation we show you honestly what density is realistic with your hair structure.
We treat up to 3’800 grafts in one session. For larger areas (up to 6’000 grafts), we spread the treatment over two sessions.
This spares the donor and recipient areas and lets us adapt the second session to the result of the first.
A hair transplant redistributes existing hair; it does not create new hair. With advanced hair loss, the donor area is often not enough to make the whole area as dense as it used to be.
What is realistic is a natural frame for the face and a clearly visible improvement where it is most noticeable. After the hair analysis we tell you openly what is possible for you.
Free, with an assessment of your donor area and the grafts you need.
The hairline decides whether a result looks natural – or operated on. That’s why it’s a top priority for us: every graft at the front is placed individually, finely graduated, at a natural angle and tailored to your face.
Real result · Swiss Hair LifeDrag the magnifier over the hairline
«The result is impressively natural. The hairline was perfectly reconstructed, and the density is exactly what I had hoped for.»
A hair transplant consists of two steps: extracting the grafts from the donor area and placing them in the bald or thinning area. The method names describe how one of these steps is carried out.
Extraction
A narrow strip of skin is removed from the back of the head and divided into individual grafts under the microscope. This leaves a linear scar that is usually hidden by the surrounding hair but can be visible when the hair is cut very short.
Extraction
The grafts are extracted one by one from the donor area with a fine hollow needle. It leaves no visible scars. FUE only describes the extraction; how the channels are then opened is a separate step.
Extraction + channels
Extraction with FUE. We open the channels in the recipient area with finely ground sapphire blades: for precise openings at the planned angle and in the natural direction of growth, matched to the size of the grafts. More on this below.
Placement
The grafts are placed with an implanter pen that opens the channel and places the graft in the same step. The technique is used, for example, for dense placement between existing hairs. Here too, the grafts are usually extracted with FUE.
The name of the method alone does not make a good result. What matters is how well the treatment suits your starting point and how carefully it is carried out:
With both methods, the hair follicles are extracted in the same way (FUE). The difference lies in the tool used to open the tiny channels for the new hair.
Flat blade, wider incision
Polished sapphire, fine V-shaped incision
Typical channel size
approx. 2.3 mm
Typical channel size
approx. 1.2 mm
First healing phase
usually 10–14 days
First healing phase
usually 5–7 days
Redness
Often visible for longer
Redness
Usually visible for a shorter time
Density
Channels can’t be placed as closely
Density
Denser placement possible
* Graft survival rate: internal evaluation of 568 patients over two years. Channel size and first healing phase: typical values from our practice. No guarantee for the individual case – the result depends on factors such as the donor area, graft quality, healing and aftercare.
A hair transplant at Swiss Hair Life costs between CHF 5’900.– and CHF 12’900.–. The price depends on the area and therefore on the number of grafts that make sense for your result.
You receive your price as a fixed price after the hair analysis. It does not change afterwards, and there are no hidden extra costs.
You can pay for the treatment interest-free in 3 to 24 monthly instalments, subject to approval by our financing partner. Example: CHF 5’900.– over 24 months comes to about CHF 250.– per month.
With treatment abroad, travel, hotel and organisation costs may be added depending on the provider, and follow-up appointments often mean another trip. At Swiss Hair Life, consultation, procedure and aftercare take place in Switzerland, with the same contacts throughout and short journeys to Zurich or Oftringen.
Switzerland or Turkey? The comparison in our guidesClear prices for each treatment area – including consultation, procedure and aftercare.
Interest-free financing, subject to approval by our financing partner.
* Financing example: treatment price CHF 4’000.–, term 16 months, interest rate 0%, monthly instalment CHF 250.00, total amount CHF 4’000.–. Available terms: 3, 6, 9, 12, 16, 18 or 24 months. The monthly instalments in the price list are based on a 24-month term and rounded to the nearest CHF 10.–. Financing is subject to a credit check and approval by our financing partner; there is no entitlement to financing. You will receive the binding terms during your consultation.
up to 1’500 grafts
1’501 – 2’800 grafts
2’801 – 3’800 grafts
3’801 – 6’000 grafts
2 sessions within 6 monthsIllustrations are for guidance only. Your suitability and the number of grafts required are assessed individually during your free consultation.
Consultation, procedure, aftercare and all follow-up appointments are included in our prices.
We support you with follow-up appointments in Switzerland until your final result.
You'll learn your exact price during your free consultation – with no obligation.
Depending on the extent and the number of grafts, a hair transplant at Swiss Hair Life usually takes about 6 to 8 hours. You are awake throughout; the scalp is under local anaesthesia.
Start
Your doctor goes through the plan with you once more and draws the new hairline, matched to the shape of your face and your age.
Preparation
The hair in the donor area is trimmed and the scalp is numbed with a local anaesthetic.
Extraction
The grafts are extracted one by one, sorted by the number of hairs and carefully stored until they are placed.
Placement
With the sapphire blade we open fine channels at the planned angle. At the front we place single-hair grafts for a soft transition, behind them grafts with several hairs for density.
Completion
You receive your personal aftercare instructions and arrange your first follow-up appointments.
Everyone heals a little differently. This is the typical course, and we accompany you at every step with follow-up appointments at the clinic.
Day 1–3
Slight swelling on the forehead and a feeling of tightness are possible. Sleep with your head slightly raised.
Up to day 10
The small crusts come off when you wash your hair according to our instructions; the first healing phase is usually complete after 5 to 7 days. Mild redness can remain visible for longer.
Week 2–8
The visible shafts of the transplanted hairs often fall out at first. The follicles stay in the skin and later grow new hair. Existing hair in the treated area can also react to the procedure and fall out temporarily (shock loss); in most cases it grows back.
Month 3–4
The new hair starts to grow, fine at first, then stronger.
Month 6–9
Density and length increase noticeably.
Month 12–18
In many patients, the final result can now be assessed. The individual course can vary.
When you can do sport, use a sauna or go out in the sun again is set out in your aftercare instructions.
Many people book a hair transplant far too quickly – without knowing whether it’s the right step yet. That’s why, in the first consultation, we clarify these 5 points with every patient:
Only then do we recommend a treatment – honestly and transparently.
Start your free hair analysisA hair transplant is a surgical procedure. Serious complications are rare, but as with any procedure there are risks and side effects. We discuss them openly with you before the treatment.
Common in the first few days. Swelling and crusts usually subside within one to two weeks; mild redness can remain visible for longer.
Possible for a time at the back or top of the head. It usually resolves within weeks to a few months.
Transplanted and sometimes also existing hair can fall out temporarily. In most cases it grows back.
Rare. Careful hygiene and following the aftercare instructions reduce the risk.
Can occur and depends heavily on planning and execution. We plan the hairline and density individually and monitor the progress.
Questions about your situation? We answer them in the free consultation.
Free consultationPersonal hair analysis
A few questions, free and without obligation. Our team will get back to you personally with your assessment.
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A hair transplant is precision work. That's why we deliberately work as a small team with many years of experience together.
Dr. Moustafa Kassar
Medical Director · Zurich
Dr. Sabrina Tahery
Medical Director · Oftringen
Extraction, graft sorting and implantation are carried out by a well-coordinated team – with no rotating staff.
The procedure takes place in our own modern clinic, under the care of the Swiss Hair Life medical team.
Individual hair follicles are extracted from the back of the head and implanted into fine channels in the recipient area.
The same contacts from your consultation through to your follow-up appointments in Zurich or Oftringen.
Mürtschenstrasse 26, 8048 Zürich
«I had several consultations in Switzerland and deliberately decided against Turkey. Safety, aftercare and having contact persons in Switzerland were extremely important to me. […] The hairline looks extremely natural, the density is great and you absolutely can’t tell it was transplanted.»
«I also considered having the transplant done abroad, but decided against it. The price advantage doesn’t outweigh it, because you get completely different follow-up care in Switzerland […] The pain is not bad […] The only thing I regret is not doing it sooner.»
Our clinics are in Zurich-Altstetten and in Oftringen. Both are easy to reach from all over German-speaking Switzerland, for example from Zurich, Winterthur, Baden, Aarau, Olten, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. Consultation, procedure and follow-up appointments take place in the same place.
In the heart of Zurich-Altstetten.
Swiss Hair Life
Mürtschenstrasse 26
8048 Zürich
Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00, closed on Sundays
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In Aargau, easy to reach from Bern, Basel and Lucerne.
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4665 Oftringen
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Book an appointment in OftringenCost, procedure, healing and results – answered briefly.
A hair transplant at Swiss Hair Life costs between CHF 5’900.– and CHF 12’900.–. The price depends on the number of grafts and is a fixed price; consultation, procedure, aftercare and all follow-up appointments are included.
Yes, the consultation at Swiss Hair Life is free and without obligation.
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.
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.
In an internal evaluation of 568 patients over two years, the graft survival rate of the transplanted grafts at Swiss Hair Life was 98%. The individual result can differ; it depends, among other things, on the donor area, the quality of the grafts, healing and aftercare.
Depending on the extent and number of grafts, a hair transplant at Swiss Hair Life usually takes about 6 to 8 hours. For very large areas, we spread the treatment over two sessions.
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia; you are awake. How you experience the procedure and the days afterwards varies from person to person. We discuss the procedure and possible discomfort openly in the consultation.
Before the hair transplant, please avoid alcohol and nicotine. Only stop blood-thinning medication after consulting your doctor. After the treatment, it is important to follow the aftercare instructions and to care for your scalp carefully.
That depends on your job and how you heal. Redness and crusts are still visible in the first week; physical work needs more time. In the consultation we plan the date so that it fits in with your everyday life. More on this in the guide Healing after a hair transplant.
Light exercise is usually possible again soon; you should pause strenuous sport for a few weeks. You will find the exact timing for your sport in your aftercare instructions. What happens in the weeks after the procedure is described in the guide Healing day by day.
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.
Transplanted hair from a suitable donor area can keep growing in the long term. The hair follicles in the classic donor area at the back of the head are usually much less sensitive to the hormone DHT than the hair in the typical areas of hereditary hair loss. Your own, non-transplanted hair can, however, keep thinning, which is why we plan for the long term.
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.
At Swiss Hair Life, consultation, procedure and all follow-up appointments take place in Switzerland, with the same contacts throughout. Abroad, the treatment price is often lower; depending on the provider, however, travel, hotel and days off work are added, and follow-up appointments mean another trip. More on this in the comparison of Switzerland and Turkey.
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.
We clarify this in the free hair analysis. We check your donor area, the cause and course of your hair loss, your age and your expectations. If the conditions are not right, we tell you openly and advise you on alternatives.
The Swiss Hair Life medical team under the medical direction of Dr. Moustafa Kassar in Zurich and Dr. Sabrina Tahery in Oftringen, together with a dedicated, well-coordinated team.
The medical statements on this page have been reviewed and approved by Dr. Sabrina Tahery and Dr. Moustafa Kassar. The graft survival rate of 98% comes from an internal evaluation of 568 patients over two years; channel size, first healing phase and duration of the treatment are typical values from our practice. General statements are based on, among others:
When a treatment without surgery is an option.
Read moreHow the free hair analysis works.
Read moreCosts, travel and aftercare compared.
Read moreWhat happens after the procedure and what lasts.
Read moreWho performs your hair transplant.
Read moreWhat you should know before the procedure.
Read moreFind out in a free consultation what's possible in your case – a hair transplant from CHF 5’900.– or from CHF 250.– per month*.
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