Frequently asked questions

• What is a hair transplant?

  

  A hair transplant is the transplantation of body hair. Hair transplants are performed for hair loss in both men and women.
• 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.
• How long does a hair transplant take?

  

  A hair transplant takes 2.5 to 8 hours - depending on the treated section.
• How much does a hair transplant cost?

  

  You can find all prices in our overview here.
• 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 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.
• What kind of hair transplant method do we use at HAIR & SKIN?

  

  We exclusively use the FUE method (Follicular Unit Extraction) for a [hair transplant](/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.