Frequently asked questions

• Can I pay for my hair transplant on a monthly basis?

  

  Yes, thanks to our partner company it is possible that you can afford the autologous blood treatment or the transplantation even with a small wallet. If you prefer to pay for the treatment in installments, it is possible from CHF 60.–/month. You can discuss with our partner company MF Group in which installments you would like to make the payment.
• What kind of hair transplant method do we use at HAIR & SKIN?

  

  We exclusively use the FUE method (Follicular Unit Extraction) for a [hair transplantation](/en/hair transplantation). This involves the individual removal of hair follicles from the donor area, preparation in a saline solution and reinsertion in the affected areas. This treatment method is as gentle as possible, requires only minimal invasive procedures and there is no need for a complete shave. Don’t be surprised – the transplanted hair will fall out again after about 3 months, but they will grow back and afterwards you'll have them for life. You can see the complete result after about 12-18 months. Have a look at the experiences of our patients.
• At what age can a hair transplant be done?

  

  Theoretically, there is no age limit for hair transplants. For example, hair transplants for children who lost parts of their hair due to accidents or burns, are a medical necessity.

  Practically, hair transplants are not recommended for people under the age of 25, because in most cases the hair loss is not completed yet. If transplanted too early, the grafted areas are resistant to progressive loss, but the natural hair would continue to be lost. This would leave lonely islands of hair on the bald head if the hair loss continues.

  It is therefore recommended that a hair transplant is only executed when the hair loss has stopped or is in a late stage. The anamnesis and the examination results are therefore decisive so that the transplantation is executed at the right time in life.

  If a patient decides to have a hair transplant at a young age, contrary to the recommendation, it is possible that more interventions need to be carried out in the future.
• How long does a hair transplant take?

  

  Hair transplantation takes 2.5 to 8 hours - depending on the treated section.
• How painful is a hair transplant?

  

  The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. The local anaesthetic is injected with a thin needle at various points on the scalp. The anaesthetic itself is the only unpleasant part. However, the "pain" of the local anaesthetic can be minimised by using a pain-relieving technique. If you are interested in this, please ask us directly during the consultation. You will not feel anything from the subsequent removal of the hair follicles and their insertion into the scalp.
• Is hair transplant also suitable for women?

  

  Yes. A hair transplant is suitable for both women and men. Particularly popular with women: The long hair transplant, which is offered by us for male and female patients. In long hair transplants, the hair in the problem area is not shortened. Only a strip at the back of the head, which serves as the donor area, is shaved. The size of the shaved strip varies according to the amount of grafts needed. After harvesting the grafts, the shaved area can be covered with the existing hair so that no bald spots are visible.
• Is a hair transplantation also possible without shaving the head?

  

  We also offer hair transplantation without shaving the head. However, there are only a few cases in which we consider doing so. This is currently only possible for clients with long hair and only if the hair transplantation is for the receding hairline. In this case, the head is not completely shaved, as in the case with normal hair transplantation, but only the donor area and about 2 cm of the recipient area towards the middle of the head, in order to insert the hair without a transition. Shaving the donor area is always necessary, because only in this way hygiene and correct removal of the grafts can be guaranteed.

  However, it is recommended to always do the procedure with a shaving if there is a desire for a good and lasting result. Therefore, it should always be weighed up with our specialists on a case-by-case basis whether a hair transplantation without shaving is worthwhile.