Your Alternative to a Hair Transplant in Turkey

The two most common forms of hair loss are androgenetic alopecia (also known as androgenic 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:

• malnutrition
• various medications
• hormonal changes (such as during the menopause)
• autoimmune diseases (with the immune system attacking hair follicles)
• stress

At some Turkish clinics, the transplant cost for 5,000 hair grafts starts at CHF 2,000. Some Turkish hair transplant treatment packages also include accommodation in 4- or 5-star hotels.

However, medical tourism to Turkish clinics is not advised for various reasons. Time-saving techniques such as the FUT method make it possible to offer affordable prices for transplanting a high number of grafts but are associated with a longer recovery time and a higher probability for shock, loss or buried grafts – all of which could affect the success rate of the final result.

Additionally, Turkish hair transplant packages usually do not include aftercare if any side effects arise after hair transplant surgery.

At HAIR & SKIN, we offer transplantation of 5,000 grafts by our experienced surgeons at CHF 10'500.–. To make our treatments even more accessible, we offer installment plans starting at 150 CHF per month.

By focusing on only a few exclusive treatments, we offer excellent hair transplant results for more affordable prices than European competitors which make us the Swiss market leader for hair transplant operations.

In contrast to the FUT or classic FUE methods which are mostly used for Turkish hair transplants, we at HAIR & SKIN use the sapphire FUE technique.

Thanks to the precision of the sapphire blade, this method leads to smaller incisions. Therefore the many advantages of the sapphire FUE technique include scar-free, dense and natural results with a fast healing time.

The exact price of a hair transplant depends on many factors, including the country, the technique used, and the number of grafts. The hair transplant prices for a 2,500 grafts hair transplant can vary from $2,675 to $17,500.

Here are the average costs of a hair transplant in various countries:

• Germany: $7,371

• United Kingdom: $8,050

• Canada: $17,500

• Spain: $5,267

• USA: $13,610

• Poland: $5,646

• Mexico: $3,201

• India: $3,350

• Turkey: $2,675

Source: Hair Transplant Statistics by MediHair

This price range has led to the rise of medical tourism, which, however, should be viewed with caution.

Turkey offers a variety of affordable hair transplant options, with the average price being significantly lower than in many European countries. Clinics in Turkey often provide inclusive packages that include additional services, such as stays in premium hotel rooms.

However, despite the low cost, there are concerns about low-quality results and the use of outdated plastic surgery methods, such as follicular unit transplantation (FUT), also known as the strip method, which can lead to visible scars.

The healthcare system in Turkey may not always provide the same quality as found in other regions, and because of the physical distance, aftercare often consists of WhatsApp communication at best.

Therefore, while Turkey's cost options can be appealing, it is advisable to compare options with clinics in other countries that provide more safety in the outcome. In particular, you should look for clinics that offer modern methods such as the DHI hair transplant (direct hair implantation) or the FUE technique (follicular unit extraction).

With affordable, cost-effective options now being available in Switzerland, you no longer have to choose between great quality, a natural outcome, and fair prices. In a free consultation, you can discuss the best treatment options with one of our experienced hair transplant doctors.

While assistance from our competitors in Turkey usually consists only of an exchange of messages on WhatsApp (if any), hair transplant packages at HAIR & SKIN do include not only high-quality hair transplants performed by our skilled surgeons but also extensive aftercare and personal counseling.

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.

The 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.

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

Thanks to our hair transplant surgeons with many years of experience, we guarantee a hair restoration with long-lasting and natural-looking results.

Hair transplants at HAIR & SKIN do not only include extensive aftercare but also take less healing time to begin with: While traditional hair transplants procedure take 15-20 days of recovery time, we exclusively use the sapphire FUE hair transplant technique that only takes 3 to 7 days to heal.

Our HAIR & SKIN clinics are market leaders in the field of hair transplantation in Switzerland and belong to the best hair transplant clinics in Europe. With many locations across Switzerland, from Zurich and Lausanne to Geneva, we want to make healthy hair with a natural appearance as accessible as possible.

After one initial fallout, which happens approximately three months after the treatment, the hair grows back and stays with you for the rest of your life.

Combining the hair implantation with at least four autologous blood treatments improves the growth rate and thus, the success rate of the treatment.

If you book them in a bundle, we at HAIR & SKIN give you a guarantee of 10 years on the preservation of the transplanted hair.* If this should not be the case, you get a free touch-up.

*We guarantee the preservation of the transplanted hair, the hair density cannot be guaranteed.