Frequently asked questions

At HAIR & SKIN you can pay by credit card, debit card or bank transfer. You can either pay the entire amount at once, or comfortably in monthly installments. In principle, installments starting at 2% of the total price are possible. You can determine the amount of your installments yourself and it will be discussed in each individual case. Thanks to our 0% financing, there is no interest on the remaining amount for the installment payment.

The initial consultation with our doctor is free of charge and without obligation.

You will find out which form of hair loss is present in your case from our doctors during an initial, non-binding consultation. As part of this initial consultation, a medical examination of your scalp will also take place, which is based, among other things, on our HairMetrix procedure. In our HairMetrix procedure, special images of your scalp are taken. It is not necessary to cut your hair in order to do the hair scan. Thanks to fully automated analysis in real time, the results are available for immediate evaluation. Based on this initial examination, our doctor will recommend a suitable therapy for you and create an individual treatment plan for you.

The two most common forms of hair loss are androgenetic alopecia and diffuse alopecia.

Androgenetic alopecia:

• is hereditary,
• occurs in almost 90 percent of all men over 21 years of age
• increasingly occurs in women as well.

In androgenetic alopecia, the temples and the back of the head are affected.
At first, receding hairlines form at the temples.
This is followed by the back of the head with hair loss in the form of a tonsure.

Diffuse alopecia:

• manifests with progressive hair loss,
• is distributed over the entire scalp,
• occurs very frequently in women,
• is accompanied by thinning, feeble hair.

Causes of diffuse alopecia include, for example, malnutrition, various medications and stress.

HAIR & SKIN performs the hair transplant exclusively using the latest and most advanced technique - the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method. This is a minimally invasive procedure that has many advantages over other methods. Here, the hairs are taken individually from the back of the head, the donor area, prepared in a saline solution and implanted in the affected areas.

With a subsequent PRP treatment (at least four sessions at intervals of 1 month), the hair roots are supplied with essential nutrients through targeted application. This stimulates hair growth in a natural way and supports the growth of new hair. Blood is taken from the patient and processed in a centrifuge. During this process, nutrient-rich plasma is isolated and then injected into the affected areas.

The Hair Bundle includes a hair transplant performed by HAIR & SKIN in combination with at least four PRP therapy sessions to provide an additional nutrient boost to the hair roots. In addition, there is a 10-year guarantee, which includes free follow-up treatment if the warranty condition is met.

Yes, payment by monthly instalments are also possible for our Hair-Bundle. Our HAIR & SKIN Hair-Bundle is available starting at CHF 80.–/month.

As a patient, you must strictly adhere to all instructions given by the HAIR & SKIN doctors. This includes avoiding direct sunlight, the use of sun protection, refraining from sports (depending on the type of sport, take about 4 weeks off), regular and controlled medication intake, etc.

Our hair bundle consists of a hair transplant in the desired sections and at least four PRP treatments. This package is available starting at CHF 80.–/month.

We also offer the hair transplant 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 transplant is for the receding hairline. In this case, the head is not completely shaved, as in the case with the normal hair transplant, 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 transplant without shaving is worthwhile.

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.

The sensation of pain is subjective, therefore it is not possible to make generalisations. Most of our patients find local anaesthesia bearable. Others find it unpleasant. In such cases, HAIR & SKIN offers the possibility of anaesthetising the skin with a pain-relieving technique. In this way, the pain experienced during anaesthesia is minimised. If you are interested in this option, please ask us about it during your consultation.

A hair transplant is the transplantation of body hair. Hair transplants are performed for hair loss in both men and women.

In principle, yes. Mental performance is not minimized by the procedure. However, we recommend that you do not engage in any physical activities for 1 week and do not expose yourself to extreme weather conditions.

Not necessarily. In one of the most common problem areas of men, tonsure, people won't notice anything after the treatment. The hair is taken out and put back in place without cutting a bald spot. Due to the localization at the back of the head, there is no need for a headband to prevent swelling of the face. And the patient can sit at his desk and work the very next day.

In case of a full hair transplantation in a bald patient, the red dots with the inserted grafts would certainly be seen on the scalp for 2-3 weeks and this patient would also have to wear a headband for the first few days.

Yes, thanks to our partner company it is possible that you can afford the autologous blood treatment or the transplant 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.

Our doctor accompanied by our hair technicians and medical office assistants.

It depends on the area of the hair transplant. In some cases it is necessary to wear a headband for the first three days after the treatment.

Yes! Our long hair variant is especially popular with women, but is also offered for men.

Normally, after twelve months, the patient has fuller hair than before the treatment. In individual cases, however, not all transplanted hair may grow as desired, so that a new procedure is necessary.

Slow grower or fast grower - your genetics depend on which growth type you are. In general, however, new sprouting hair becomes visible after about three months. Finally, after 12 to 18 months you will see the final result.

You are looking for a hair transplant including PRP treatments? At HAIR & SKIN we call this the "Hair Bundle". The price of the Hair-Bundle includes your hair transplant, at least 4 PRP treatments and a 10 year warranty of good results. In addition, with the Hair-Bundle you receive a CHF 700.– price advantage.

Because the transplanted hairs are optimally supplied with a PRP treatment. The PRP treatment improves the growth rate and thus the success of the transplant!

On the transplantation day, you will first have another conversation with the doctor in charge. We will explain the whole procedure to you again and clarify any unanswered questions. Then, the treatment area on your head is drawn in, for example the hairline. We do this until you are satisfied. Then, the head is shaved in preparation for your hair transplant.

It is important to mention here that the shaving step is not mandatory. If you prefer to have your hair transplanted with long hair, we will be happy to advise you about the possibilities in a personal consultation. T

he next step is the removal of the grafts from the back of the head (i.e. the donor area). This is done in the prone position while your donor area is locally anaesthetised. You will not feel anything during the extraction itself. After the grafts have been removed, there is a short break. Then the canals are opened in the recipient area in preparation for the implantation of the grafts. The grafts are then implanted into the target area of the head. You can return home on the same day.

We will show you all the precautions and care measures in detail. However, we will accompany you for 12 months after your hair transplant. Together we will assess your results in at least 5 follow-up appointments to make sure you get the best result possible.

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Swelling and redness are frequently observed after the treatment. Very rarely, inflammatory reactions may occur in the donor or transplantation area. The hair transplant using the FUE technique is minimally invasive and is performed under local anesthesia.

• There is no risk of anesthesia
• No visible scars remain
• The risk of infection is minimal

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.

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.

A hair transplant takes 2.5 to 8 hours - depending on the treated section.

We perform hair transplants exclusively performing the FUE method. With this method, hair follicles, or grafts, are removed individually with a very fine hollow needle. The follicles are transplanted to the new location immediately after removal. The small extraction holes of the hollow needle grow back within a very short time after the procedure.

Advantages of this method of operation:

• A complete shave is not necessary with the FUE method (but recommended). Only the donor area at the back of the head is shaved.
• We "harvest" hair follicles gently, without cutting out skin with a scalpel.
• No visible scars remain.

Everything is possible, from receding hairline and tonsure to combinations of both - even full baldness! You can find out which sections will be treated during your first free, non-binding consultation. At the consultation, the doctor will work with you to create a treatment plan that is customized to your needs.

A [hair transplant](en/hair transplantation) is necessary when bald patches can no longer be treated in any other way. In some cases, when the hair is only thinning or brittle, a PRP treatment can already lead to the desired result.

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.

After a hair transplant, there are some things you should definitely take care of!

• Avoid sunshine as much as possible and stay in cooled rooms. This will benefit your scalp. Sweating can hurt and affect wound healing.
• Follow the guidelines and advice of the treating physician.
• In the first two weeks after your hair transplant, you should avoid sports if possible. After this time you can safely start again with “light” sports such as yoga. However, it is better to wait four weeks before practicing any ball sports or martial arts, for example.
• Avoid alcohol and other drugs for at least two weeks.

Beard growth is as individual as our eye color. How quickly and densely the beard grows depends entirely on our genetic material. Here are some general guidelines about beard growth:

• You want a casual three-day beard à la David Beckham? Then you'll usually have to be patient for 3 to 5 days.
• 1 centimeter beard would not be bad? Then count on 25 to 33 days.
• A full beard of at least two centimeters in length has always been your dream? Then expect to wait 50 to 66 days.
• A stylish hipster beard with a length of 5 centimeters is exactly your style? Perfect, in 4 to 6 months you might have reached your goal.
• You want to break the current world record of 5.33 meters? A mammoth task: 36.5 to 49 years of patience are now coming your way.

Good to know: For a well-groomed appearance, it is not only a dense beard growth that counts. The sideburns also play a role. Only if they harmonize with the beard, the final result looks fresh, youthful and vital.

Just like the hair on the head, the beard hair in men lives dangerously. Because would you have thought that almost every second man has to struggle with sparse beard growth or even beard loss at least once in the course of his life? But what can be the reason for this?

This is often not so easy to answer. After all, there are several possible causes for hair loss. Let's take a look at the most common causes together.

• Most often, genes are to blame for sluggish beard growth, better known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Because the hereditary or constitutional hair loss unfortunately does not stop at the facial hair. Almost 80 to 95 percent of all cases of hair and beard loss are related to genetic predispositions.
• Hormonal fluctuations are just as conceivable. A testosterone deficiency in particular can have a negative effect on our beard growth. Tumors as well as inflammations or injuries of the testicles are often to blame for the deficiency. The same applies to a congenital protrusion of the testicles, also called cryptorchidism. However, chronic stress or an unbalanced diet are also not to be underestimated.
• A rarer form of beard loss is called alopecia areata, better known as circular hair loss. The special feature of this disease: circular bald patches form in the beard, about the size of a coin. The cause of alopecia areata is still unclear. However, experts assume an autoimmune disorder of the body. In other words, the immune system fights itself. It even actively attacks healthy hair cells.

Good to know: Stagnant hair growth is no longer an unsolvable problem. With the help of a professionally performed hair or beard transplantation, thinning areas can be easily, quickly and effectively thickened again. Within a very short time, the beard dress makes a fresh and full impression again.

A beard hair transplant is closely related to the classic hair transplant. First, there is a detailed consultation with the doctor in charge. Here the patient has the opportunity to express his wishes, ideas and concerns. Then the doctor explains the medical options and draws the outline of the desired beard. He always includes the existing beard hair.

Only after these preliminary discussions the actual beard transplantation takes place. Here the physician dedicates himself first to the donor area, which is usually on the back of the patient's head. The reason: Here the hair roots are virtually immune to the notorious hair loss hormone DHT. But that's not all: the hair roots at the back of the head also strongly resemble the beard hair in terms of structure and thickness. And the greater the similarities, the more harmonious the result.

Now the physician removes single hair follicles from the back of the head and stores them temporarily in a nutrient solution. In this way, they are only minimally cut off from the skin's natural nutrient supply, which greatly increases their chances of survival. In the popular FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction), the individual hairs are now prepared for beard hair transplantation in meticulous detail and transplanted along the natural direction of growth.

Important: On the head, our hairs grow in small groups. Up to four hairs are in one group. With the beard it is different. It is composed of many individual hairs. And this is exactly what must be taken into account during transplantation.

In order to be able to transplant the individual hairs into the beard, the physician exposes tiny openings in the skin. These serve him, so to speak, as mini-channels for the grafts.

The beard transplant takes several hours. During the entire procedure, however, the patient remains conscious. He can read, watch TV or talk to the staff. Nevertheless, the procedure is painless for him. With local anesthesia, he does not notice the individual steps of the treatment.

And what about the regeneration after the beard transplantation? This is also limited. Already after a few days the patient is fully socially acceptable again.

However, beware: A few weeks after the procedure, the transplanted hair may fall out again. But there is no need to panic. This process is completely normal after beard transplantation. After 1 to 6 months, the lost hair already grows back vigorously and permanently. And this youthful fresh final result now lasts a lifetime. Thus, a beard transplant is not a temporary solution like minoxidil or finasteride. It is a solution for the long term.

Once you have decided that you want a new beard, the search for the right clinic begins. Where is your beard in the best hands? Who brings the most experience?

Many patients first think about Turkey for the procedure. The main reason for the boom is the low prices. But the low cost is not always a guarantee of quality. On the contrary, it is not uncommon for patients to be disappointed with the results later.

Understandably, many alopecia patients are nowadays looking around in Switzerland. Renowned clinics with experienced specialists, advanced techniques and professional consultations are a matter of course here. HAIR & SKIN sets a good example. Our medical professionals understand their craft. With experience, expertise and empathy, they help their patients achieve the beard of their dreams.

We believe that there are many reasons that speak in favor of eyebrow transplant and against the approach of permanent makeup or microblading.

The most important aspect that speaks for an eyebrow transplant is their natural look, which, according to experience, can only be achieved with real eyebrow hairs. In addition, thanks to their resistance to the hair loss hormone DHT, transplanted eyebrows do not fall out again and thus offer a permanent, significantly longer lasting and natural result.

Moreover, transplanted eyebrows also fulfill the protection for our eyes foreseen by nature, which can be mentioned as another notable plus.

Since the eyebrow transplant is a special procedure that can only be performed by a trained eyebrow transplant specialist, we currently only perform this treatment at our clinic in Basel.

The time after the treatment is planned individually for each patient by our specialists. You will be guided in the correct behavior after the transplant according to the doctor's recommendation. We will help you with the care in the beginning and instruct you in detail about the further process. It is important to know that the eyebrow must be trimmed at regular intervals, as the transplanted scalp hair in the eyebrow region continues to grow constantly.

The speed of our eyebrow growth is as individual as our eye color. How quickly and densely they sprout therefore depends entirely on our genetic predisposition. Depending on the genetic predisposition, the new eyebrow hair of some patients can grow back in record time, while others take more time to grow back.

As a rule, it can be assumed that the hair grows by about 0.3 millimeters per day during the growth phase - which lasts about one month in the case of the eyebrows. This is followed by a resting phase in which the hairs in the brow remain but no longer grow longer. In the next phase, the newly gained eyebrow hair falls out for a short time, and then grows back completely. Here’s a little patience required to finally marvel at the permanent end result.

Experience shows that it takes about 4 months until the newly formed hair roots begin to sprout.

Since eyebrows are shorter than the scalp hair, it can generally be said that the result of an eyebrow transplant is more quickly recognisable than that of a hair transplant.

The eyebrow transplant is closely related to the classic hair transplant. First, there is a detailed consultation with the responsible hair transplant specialist. Here the patient has the opportunity to express their wishes, ideas and concerns.

Afterwards, the hair transplant specialist explains the medical options and draws the outline of the desired eyebrow. In order to obtain the most natural result possible, the transplanter includes the already existing eyebrow area in the planning. He always includes the existing eyebrow hair.

Only after these preliminary discussions the actual transplantation takes place. Here, the transplanter first devotes himself to the donor area, which is usually located on the back of the patient's head. The reason: here the hair roots are virtually immune to the notorious hair loss hormone DHT. But that's not all: the hair roots at the back of the head also closely resemble the eyebrow hairs in terms of structure and thickness. The advantage of this is that the greater the similarities, the more harmonious the result.

Now the transplantation specialist removes the hair follicles from the donor area using the FUE method (Follicular Unit Extraction - Method) and immediately after the removal, he reimplants them one by one along the natural growth direction into the patient's eyebrow area. Thanks to this innovative gentle method, the removal holes heal again in a short time, so that and no scars remain. Important: On the head our hair grows in small groups, which include up to four hairs. However, eyebrows are different: they are composed of many individual hairs. Consequently, eyebrow transplantation and head hair transplantation differ decisively in this point. Therefore, eyebrow transplantation - despite a smaller number of grafts - also takes several hours. However, during the entire procedure, the patient remains completely conscious. Nevertheless, the procedure is absolutely painless for them, because thanks to local anesthesia they do not feel anything from the individual treatment steps.

At HAIR & SKIN, eyebrow transplants are available at CHF 4'000.–. If you would prefer to pay for the treatment in instalments, this is also possible from CHF 80.– per month, depending on the number of used grafts. Our staff will be happy to inform you about the possibility of 0% financing.

The great thing about an eyebrow transplant at HAIR & SKIN is that no shaving of the eyebrows is necessary. The eyebrow transplant specialist transplants the new hairs between the existing eyebrows.

Only the donor area at the back of the head needs to be shaved for the removal of the hair follicles. In the case of an eyebrow transplant, the donor area is located at the lower back of the head, as the hair is thinner at this part and for that reason it fits better for the eyebrows.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. The local anaesthetic is injected with a thin needle in different parts of the donor area (back of the head) as well as the recipient area (eyebrow region). The anaesthetic itself is the only unpleasant part. However, the discomfort of the local anaesthetic can be minimised by using a pain-relieving technique. If you are interested, please ask us directly during the first consultation. This way you will not feel anything from the transplantation - neither the subsequent removal of the hair follicles from the donor area, nor their transplantation into the eyebrows.

As the Swiss market leader in skin and hair treatments, we look back on a steep success story in the field of hair transplantation as well as PRP treatments. The expertise we have gained in this field is now being extended to the specialty of eyebrow transplantation, as we consider the desire for beautiful eyebrows to be just as understandable as the need for full and vital hair. At HAIR & SKIN, we can fulfill this wish for you - without the need to travel abroad - with regular follow-up examinations, as well as with the associated close, personal care. Thanks to payment in installments with 0% interest (on the remaining payments), this treatment is accessible to everyone.

The time after the treatment is planned individually for each patient by our specialists. You will be guided in the correct behavior after the transplantation according to the doctor's recommendation. We will help you with the care in the beginning and instruct you in detail about the further process. It is important to know that the eyebrow must be trimmed at regular intervals, as the transplanted scalp hair in the eyebrow region continues to grow constantly.

Already a short time after the first PRP treatment, the first results show - often after two to three weeks. Suddenly, we lose significantly less hair. And of course this is noticeable the look of our hair. It becomes visibly stronger, more voluminous and more lively.

After the first peak phase, a little more patience is required. It is not until two to three months later that hair growth steps on the gas pedal again - but then all the more strongly. Hair loss is demonstrably reduced, leaving the coat with a much fresher and more youthful impression.

Fortunately, nature can now be given a little help. Those who have four to five sessions carried out at intervals of three to four weeks increase the success of the treatment. The hair not only grows faster, but also stronger.

Often, the PRP treatment does not come alone. Many hair loss patients link it to a hair transplant - for good reason. The nutrient-rich plasma concentrate spurs healing and hair growth:

The rich blood plasma increases the survivability of freshly transplanted hair roots after hair transplant. Fewer are lost. And the fewer that are lost, the more vital and fuller the hair.

In addition, the blood plasma stimulates the healing processes and tissue repair after hair transplant. The micro-injuries subside more quickly.

Besides, PRP treatment strengthens inactive hair roots and prevents further hair loss.

The golden rule when it comes to hair loss: The earlier, the better. It is best to start treatment immediately after the diagnosis of hair loss. The sooner the damaged hair roots receive the rich blood plasma, the quicker and more successful the treatment will be.

The hair loss is already more advanced? Then the treatment requires more time and patience. The reason: The hair roots are already more damaged and need more regeneration time.

PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma.

This is highly concentrated plasma, rich in platelets and numerous growth factors. These fine platelets contain the body's own collagen and hyaluronic acid and serve as a valuable growth concentrate for the cells of the skin and also as a biological filler material for wrinkle injections.

The PRP hair root treatment a completely natural therapy against hair loss and for increased growth especially after hair transplantation.

The treatment is based on the body's own blood concentrate, which consists of platelet-rich plasma and contains therapeutically valuable stem cells. The highly effective therapy with autologous blood stimulates hair growth, supplies your hair roots with essential nutrients and promotes cell renewal and cell regeneration. Uncomplicated, outpatient and, due to the body's own active ingredient PRP, without undesirable risks. For you, however, simply tangible and visible in thicker, denser, healthier hair!

During PRP treatment, a maximum of 20 milliliters of the patient's own blood is taken with a syringe. The platelets are isolated from this blood using a special centrifuge. PRP extraction takes place in a closed system under sterile conditions. After only 10 to 15 minutes, the body's own PRP concentrate is ready for use. The kits used are specially designed for this treatment and are used only once for your maximum safety.

Three good reasons speak for PRP:.

1. PRP hair root treatment can reduce hair loss.
2. shaky, thin, brittle hair can become dense, full and strong again following the therapy.
3. transplanted hair is more likely to grow in a new place in combination with PRP hair root treatment.

For optimal treatment success, we recommend four to eight sessions at intervals of 4 weeks.

To achieve a lasting effect, regular repetition of the application leads to the goal.

• Since PRP is made from your own blood, the risk of allergy is zero.
• The risk of infection is almost as low due to our sterile working method.
• Side effects such as redness, swelling and minor bruising cannot be completely avoided and will subside on their own.

PRP treatment should not be carried out in the case of:.

Autoimmune diseases, blood coagulation disorders, hepatitis, HIV*, cancer, liver diseases, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, pregnancy.

PRP treatment is also not recommended for acute or chronic skin diseases in the area of the scalp and face.

*Even though HIV disease is not an explicit contraindication, PRP autologous blood treatment at HAIR & SKIN is not performed on people with HIV.

Studies have scientifically proven that PRP autologous blood treatment shows significant improvement in both forms of hair loss. And this both in the quality and growth of the hair.

The scalp is a pain-sensitive area. Consequently, PRP treatment can also be perceived as painful. We use a pain-relieving ointment to ensure that your treatment is more pleasant. Thanks to the latest technology, the depth of the puncture can be individually adjusted and adapted to the patient.

You should not go out in the sun on the same day and also avoid sports activities. After that you can pursue any activity.

One session takes about 30 minutes.

Yes, diffuse hair loss is common, especially in women. PRP treatment is very effective in this case.

Yes, you will be able to work and socialize after the treatment.

Yes, thanks to our partner company it is possible that you can afford the PRP treatment or transplantation even with a small wallet. If you prefer to pay for the treatment in installments, it is possible from CHF 40.–/month. You can discuss with our partner company MF Group in which installments you would like to make the payment.

No. Hair length does not play a role in the treatment.

Our doctor accompanied by the medical practice assistants.

No. PRP is injected via tiny needles. No scars of any kind remain.

Specialist literature and practice show that PRP noticeably improves hair quality and strengthens the hair roots. In addition, short-term studies show that hair density can be increased by 12 to 50 percent. A positive effect is thus clear, even if the effect of the treatment varies individually in its strength. In the case of diffuse hair loss, the treatment leads to success in 80 percent of the men and women treated. However, there is no guarantee that the treatment will be as successful as desired.

The two most common forms of hair loss are androgenetic alopecia and diffuse alopecia.

Androgenetic alopecia:

• is hereditary,
• occurs in almost 90 percent of all men over 21 years of age
• increasingly occurs in women as well.

In androgenetic alopecia, the temples and back of the head are affected.
Initially, receding hairlines form at the temples.
This is followed by the back of the head with hair loss in the form of tonsure.

Diffuse alopecia:

• manifests with progressive hair loss,
• is distributed over the entire scalp,
• occurs very frequently in women,
• is accompanied by thinning, feeble hair.

Causes of diffuse alopecia include, for example, malnutrition, various medications and stress.

The effect of the substance lasts 4-6 months, depending on the patient, the injection site, the dose and the specific formulation of the botulinum toxin used. The treatment can be repeated as often as desired.

At HAIR & SKIN you can currently treat the following areas with botulinum toxin: Mimic wrinkles for example on the forehead, frown lines, crow's feet.

Side effects of botulinum toxin include the following reactions. It is important to note that all side effects - like the effects of botulinum toxin - are temporary. There are no long-term side effects.

• Swelling or bruising at the injection site
• Itching
• Mild headache
• Flu-like symptoms
• Unwanted impairment of muscle function
• Focal facial paralysis
• For upper face injections: drooping eyebrows or eyelids (brow ptosis or blepharoptosis), lateral elevation of eyebrows (Mephisto/"Mr. Spock" eyebrows), diplopia, ectropion, drooping of lower eyelids, epiphora (excessive tearing), decreased strength of eye closure, dry eyes, tension or heaviness in forehead or eyebrows, muscle spasms in forehead
• Rarely: Shortness of breath, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, allergic reactions.

The only thing that can be seen after a botulinum injection is the small injection sites and rarely the smallest bruises if fine skin vessels have been damaged. These changes can be easily covered up if desired and will be completely gone after a few days at the latest. Consequently, neither the ability to work nor the ability to socialise is restricted by the treatment.

After the treatment with botulinum toxin you are immediately fit for work again. You should not massage the injection sites for the first four hours. Avoid saunas, sunbathing, heavy exercise and sports on the day of treatment. Showering, gentle facial cleansing and the application of light make-up, on the other hand, are possible immediately without any problems. You should refrain from drug consumption (including alcohol and nicotine) for two days after the treatment in order not to impair wound healing. You should also avoid sleeping on your face for the first night.

Botulinum toxin should not be used if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to botulinum neurotoxin or any of the other ingredients (human albumin, sucrose, saline). if you have a general muscle activity disorder (e.g. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, myopathies) or suffer from gross motor weakness in the treatment area (e.g. Bell's palsy) if your livelihood depends on facial expressions (e.g. actors, singers) if there is an infection or inflammation in the area of the intended injection site, or during a urinary tract infection during pregnancy or breastfeeding if you have a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring.

Tell your doctor if: if you have any form of blood clotting disorder and/or if you are being treated with substances that inhibit blood clotting (anticoagulants). if you suffer from severe weakness or tissue atrophy of the muscle into which the medicine is to be injected. If you suffer from conditions that interfere with the interaction of nerves and skeletal muscles (peripheral neuromuscular dysfunction). If you suffer or have suffered from dysphagia. If you have had difficulty with a botulinum toxin type A injection in the past. If you have had or are planning to have an operation.

First of all, the patient and doctor decide together which area should be treated and how much.

Then your face is cleaned and disinfected. Then the injection points are planned and marked. Finally, the botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle to temporarily immobilise the muscle and thus smooth the skin.

Due to constant activity of the mimic muscles, wrinkles can form in the overlying skin over the course of a lifetime, for example frown lines above the nose, forehead wrinkles or laugh lines at the corners of the eyes (known as crow's feet).

Since Botox reduces muscle contraction by blocking the messenger substance needed for this, botulinum injections into the affected muscles lead to relaxation. As a result of the muscle relaxation, the wrinkles also smooth out or disappear completely if they were not too deep yet.

The Medical Needling is a minimally invasive treatment for skin rejuvenation and wrinkle treatment PRP. First, your blood is taken, centrifuged, and after the plasma is specially prepared, it is injected into the desired areas.

During a Medical Needling treatment, certain components from your blood are targeted for skin rejuvenation. The plasma used is rich in platelets, regenerating proteins and growth factors. These growth factors stimulate skin regeneration, stimulate collagen production. As a result, the skin becomes firmer and fresher. In addition, the skin looks visually rejuvenated and the skin structure improves. The focus here is not only on injecting severe wrinkles, but also on natural skin regeneration.

Medical Needling is used in the field of aesthetic medicine for skin rejuvenation and wrinkle treatment. Slight facial wrinkles and scars on the neck and décolleté as well as on the hands can be smoothed with a Medical Needling treatment. For more pronounced expression lines, another treatment method may be more suitable depending on the severity of the wrinkles.

Current studies recommend at least four treatments at four-week intervals.

Only slight swelling and redness of the skin may occur after a Medical Needling treatment. The risk of infection is very low.

After a Medical Needling treatment you can see a freshness and glow in the face. However, since the remodeling and regeneration processes for processing the plasma in the body take time, results are visible after eight weeks at the earliest. To maintain the effect of the Medical Needling treatment, it is recommended to repeat the four treatments in six to twelve months.

The trendy term vampire lifting is often used as a synonym for the Medical Needling treatment. However, the term vampire lifting can also be misinterpreted. A Medical Needling treatment is not a lifting effect on the face like a face lift.

After a Medical Needling treatment, the skin is initially still red. This usually subsides after a few days. To avoid swelling and bruising, the treated areas should be cooled. Therefore, you should temporarily refrain from sports, sauna and solarium visits and not use any cosmetic products for the first few days after the treatment. These can additionally irritate the skin. Our doctors will advise you in detail and explain to you individually what you should pay attention to.