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Female hair transplant in Tunisia: beard, brows, PRP
Female hair loss, beard and eyebrow transplants in Tunisia: what really works?

Female hair loss, beard and eyebrow transplants in Tunisia: what really works?

In short: Hair restoration is no longer only about men’s scalps. Women, beards and eyebrows now account for a growing share of transplants, and many people start by looking for something that avoids surgery altogether: minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, exosomes, mesotherapy, a hair system or scalp micropigmentation. For women, a medical diagnosis comes before any transplant, because thinning often has a treatable cause and only a minority are good surgical candidates. Beard and eyebrow transplants follow their own rules, and the « regenerative » treatments do not all have the same level of evidence. In Tunisia, these transplants are noticeably cheaper than in Switzerland, with the exact price set out in a free quote. This guide explains what works, what is still experimental, and what to ask before you decide.

Updated November 2026. This article is general information and does not replace a medical opinion: hair loss should be examined by a doctor, ideally a dermatologist, before any treatment.

Contents

What changed in 2025 and 2026?

Five developments shape the field at the moment. None of them is a miracle cure; several are reminders that hair loss is a medical subject first.

Are more women having hair transplants?

Yes. The 2025 Practice Census of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), released on 13 May 2025 and based on members’ 2024 data, reports that the number of female surgical patients rose by 16.5% compared with 2021. Women remain a minority of transplant patients, but no longer a marginal one, and techniques that avoid shaving the whole head have played a large part in that change.

Are beard and eyebrow transplants growing?

Yes. In the same census, transplants to areas other than the scalp (« non-scalp » or body hair transplantation) accounted for 18% of procedures in men in 2024, up from 13% in 2021, and 21% in women, up from 17%. For women, the most common recipient area after the scalp is the eyebrows, at 12% of transplants; for men, the moustache and beard, at 5%.

What did Europe decide about finasteride?

In May 2025, the pharmacovigilance committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency confirmed suicidal thoughts as a side effect of finasteride tablets, with a frequency that cannot be estimated from the data; most reported cases involved the 1 mg tablet used for hair loss. A patient card is now added to 1 mg finasteride packs, and the leaflet reminds users that sexual problems, which can contribute to mood changes, should be discussed with a doctor. The review found no link with finasteride applied to the skin as a spray. The European Commission issued its binding decision on 22 August 2025. In Switzerland, Swissmedic decides on product information, so read the current leaflet and talk to your doctor. This is not a ban, but it is one more reason to take the medicine under medical follow-up.

Is low-dose oral minoxidil better defined now?

It is starting to be. In January 2025, JAMA Dermatology published an international expert consensus, reached by the Delphi method, on starting low-dose oral minoxidil in patients with hair loss. The authors stress that the medicine is used off-label and that large trials and standardised guidelines are still lacking.

Have exosomes proven themselves?

Not yet. A review published in 2025 by the ISHRS ad hoc committee on regenerative medicine, covering PRP, photobiomodulation, stem cells and exosomes in androgenetic alopecia, concludes that stem cells and exosomes face regulatory obstacles and lack robust safety data. Other literature reviews published in 2025 point the same way: a few encouraging results, but small, heterogeneous and rarely controlled studies.

Do weight-loss injections cause hair loss?

They can cause temporary shedding. In an August 2026 statement, the ISHRS notes that GLP-1 treatments can lead to transient hair loss when weight loss is rapid or nutrition is insufficient. This is telogen effluvium, a diffuse shedding that follows a shock to the body. A transplant is not the answer in that situation: the cause is corrected and regrowth is awaited.

Development Date and source What it means for you
Female surgical patients up 16.5% since 2021; eyebrows 12% of transplants in women 13 May 2025, ISHRS Female and eyebrow transplants have become mainstream
Suicidal thoughts confirmed as a side effect of oral finasteride May 2025 (PRAC); 22 August 2025 (decision), EMA Take it with medical follow-up; a patient card is in the pack
Delphi consensus on low-dose oral minoxidil January 2025, JAMA Dermatology A serious option, but off-label and on prescription
Exosomes and stem cells: insufficient safety data 2025, ISHRS regenerative medicine committee Be cautious with commercial promises
Temporary shedding possible on GLP-1 medicines August 2026, ISHRS Wait for weight to stabilise before judging hair loss

Women’s hair loss: find the cause first

The single most useful thing a woman can do before thinking about a transplant is to obtain a diagnosis. Treatment, candidacy for surgery and even the choice of a hair system all depend on it.

Why do women lose their hair?

The most frequent causes are female pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium and traction alopecia. Female pattern hair loss shows as gradual thinning at the crown and a widening parting, usually with the front hairline preserved. Telogen effluvium is a sudden, diffuse shedding that appears a few weeks to a few months after childbirth, an illness, an operation, a crash diet, major stress or a deficiency. Traction alopecia comes from tight hairstyles worn for long periods: buns, braids, extensions.

Which tests come first?

An examination of the scalp by a doctor and, depending on the case, a blood test: iron and ferritin, thyroid function, sometimes hormones and vitamin D. Irregular periods, acne or excess body hair point towards a hormonal imbalance such as polycystic ovary syndrome. A dermatologist can examine the scalp with a dermatoscope, or take a biopsy if a scarring alopecia is suspected. In Switzerland, this work-up is done by your GP, gynaecologist or a dermatologist, and as medical care it falls under basic insurance, subject to your deductible and insurance model. If you are on a managed-care or telemedicine model, check whether you need a referral before booking a dermatologist directly.

Is hair loss after childbirth normal?

Yes, it is very common. It usually starts two to four months after the birth and settles within a few months. It does not justify a transplant. If it lasts more than a year, or if your parting keeps widening, a check-up will show whether pattern hair loss has been unmasked along the way.

What is scarring alopecia?

Hair loss in which the follicle is destroyed and replaced by scar tissue. Examples include frontal fibrosing alopecia, which pushes the hairline back and sometimes thins the eyebrows in women after the menopause, and lichen planopilaris. These inflammatory diseases are treated medically. A transplant is only considered, with caution, after a long period of stability, because the inflammation can also destroy the transplanted hair.

Can alopecia areata be transplanted?

No. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the follicles remain alive; hair can regrow on its own or with treatment. A transplant makes no sense while the disease can affect the grafted area. Newer medicines, the JAK inhibitors, are used in severe forms: that is a matter for a dermatologist.

Does the menopause speed up hair loss?

It can reveal or accelerate pattern hair loss, because falling oestrogen changes the hormonal balance around the follicle. It is a frequent time for women to seek advice. Medical treatment remains the first step; a transplant can be discussed if the loss has stabilised and the donor area is of good quality.

Does stress really make hair fall out?

A major physical or psychological shock can trigger telogen effluvium: many hairs enter the resting phase at the same time and fall out two to three months later. That is why the shedding often seems to come « out of nowhere », well after the event. A move abroad, a new job and a new language in the same year are exactly the sort of cluster that can do it. It usually settles within a few months once the trigger has passed. Chronic stress alone, however, does not explain a parting that has been widening steadily for years.

How much hair loss is normal?

Losing around fifty to a hundred hairs a day is often quoted, more on washing days. What matters is not the number of hairs in your brush but the trend in density: a widening parting, a thinner ponytail, a scalp that shows more under light. Photos taken every three months under the same conditions are more reliable than the impression of the moment.

Which option for which situation?

The table below is a starting map, not a prescription. It shows why the same request (« I want more hair ») leads to very different plans.

Situation First step Is a transplant an option?
Diffuse shedding after childbirth, illness or rapid weight loss Blood tests, correct the cause, wait No
Widening parting, stable dense back of the head Medical treatment for at least six months Possibly, once stable
Diffuse thinning including the back of the head Medical treatment, PRP, micropigmentation or hair system Usually not
High forehead or receding temples, healthy donor area Design consultation Often a good indication
Old traction alopecia at the hairline, stable Stop the traction, wait for stability Yes, if the skin is healthy
Patchy, round, completely bald areas Dermatologist (possible alopecia areata) No
Receding hairline and eyebrows after the menopause Dermatologist (possible frontal fibrosing alopecia) Not while the disease is active
Sparse or patchy beard in a man over his late twenties Rule out alopecia areata of the beard Yes
Over-plucked eyebrows that no longer grow Rule out a medical cause Yes

Minoxidil, finasteride and other medicines

Does minoxidil work?

Yes, in a proportion of patients, provided it is used for a long time. Minoxidil lotion or foam is the reference treatment for pattern hair loss in both women and men. It prolongs the growth phase of the hair and thickens miniaturised hairs. Its effect is judged after four to six months; slightly heavier shedding at the start, linked to hair renewal, is possible. When you stop, the benefit is lost within a few months.

Are minoxidil tablets more effective?

Above all, they are more convenient, and some patients stick to them better than to a lotion. Low-dose oral minoxidil is a blood pressure medicine used off-label, at much lower doses, for hair loss. The most frequent side effects are excess hair growth, notably on the face in women, ankle swelling, palpitations and dizziness. The largest series published so far, a multicentre retrospective study of 1,404 patients (67% women) published in 2021, found mainly excess hair growth (15.1%) and no life-threatening side effects, but had no comparison group. Oral minoxidil needs a prescription, a prior examination and follow-up, and it is unsuitable in some heart conditions. It is not a medicine to buy online.

Is finasteride suitable for women?

It is contraindicated in women who are pregnant or could become pregnant, because it can disturb the development of the genitals of a male foetus. It is sometimes used off-label in women after the menopause. In men, it reduces the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and slows balding in a majority of users. Sexual side effects and, since 2025, the suicidal thoughts mentioned by the EMA justify medical follow-up and complete information.

What about finasteride spray?

It passes into the blood less than the tablet, and the EMA found no link between the spray and suicidal thoughts. It is an option to discuss for men who are worried about the tablet’s effects. It remains a medicine, with its own precautions, including towards a pregnant partner.

What other medicines are used for women?

Depending on the hormonal profile, a doctor may suggest spironolactone, some contraceptive pills with an anti-androgen effect or other anti-androgens, always outside pregnancy and under supervision. Correcting iron deficiency or a thyroid problem can, on its own, make a clear difference.

Do supplements help?

They help when there is a proven deficiency, for example in iron, vitamin D or zinc. Without a deficiency, their effect has not been demonstrated, and high-dose biotin can distort some blood tests, including thyroid tests. Mention it before a blood test.

Should I keep taking medicines after a transplant?

Very often, yes. A transplant moves hair; it does not stop pattern hair loss. Without treatment, your own hair can keep thinning around the transplanted hair, and the result can look patchy after a few years. Your doctor will tell you whether to pause minoxidil for a few days around the operation and when to restart.

PRP, exosomes and mesotherapy: what the evidence says

What is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma is prepared from your own blood, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and injected into the scalp. Platelets release growth factors that are thought to stimulate miniaturised follicles. Several trials and meta-analyses show a modest improvement in hair density and thickness in pattern hair loss, but protocols vary widely: number of sessions, intervals, preparation method. Medespoir’s page on PRP for hair in Tunisia (in French) describes the procedure.

How many PRP sessions are needed?

A first series of three sessions about four weeks apart is often proposed, followed by maintenance sessions. The effect is not permanent. PRP can also accompany a transplant, but it replaces neither medical treatment nor a transplant where the area is bald. Because of the repeated sessions, PRP is one of the treatments that is often easier to continue near home in Switzerland than through repeated trips.

Is PRP painful or risky?

The injections are unpleasant, less so with local anaesthetic or cooling. Because the product comes from your own blood, the risk of allergy is very low. The risks lie mainly in hygiene and preparation: PRP is a medical procedure, to be performed by a doctor or under a doctor’s responsibility, with single-use equipment.

What are exosomes?

Tiny vesicles released by cells, carrying proteins and fragments of genetic material. Products sold for hair often come from cell cultures, sometimes of human or plant origin. Their composition varies from one manufacturer to another, their long-term effects are unknown, and studies are still preliminary. In Switzerland, Swissmedic’s position is that a product administered by injection cannot be marketed as a cosmetic. Before any injection, ask which exact product is used, where it comes from and what its regulatory status is.

Is hair mesotherapy useful?

It involves injecting cocktails of vitamins, amino acids or other substances into the scalp. The evidence is weak and the products are very variable. Mesotherapy using a recognised medicine, such as injected dutasteride, is a different matter: an off-label treatment to discuss with a dermatologist, not a wellness treatment.

Do laser caps and LED helmets work?

Photobiomodulation, using low-power lasers or diodes, has shown a modest effect in some studies, with devices used several times a week for months. It can complement a treatment, rarely replace one.

Treatment For whom Level of evidence Points to watch
Minoxidil lotion or foam Women and men High Daily, long-term use; possible irritation
Low-dose oral minoxidil Women and men, on prescription Growing, mostly retrospective Off-label; excess hair, swelling, palpitations
Finasteride tablet Men High Sexual effects, mood; contraindicated if pregnancy is possible
Finasteride spray Men More limited Less passes into the blood; still a medicine
PRP Women and men Moderate, variable protocols Several sessions, maintenance
Exosomes Research Low Uncertain safety and regulatory status
Mesotherapy (vitamin cocktails) Women and men Low Very variable products

Hair transplants for women

Can every woman have a transplant?

No, only a minority are good candidates. In men, the back of the head is generally spared by balding, which provides a stable reserve. In women, loss is often diffuse and can also thin the back of the head: harvesting from an area that is already weakened gives a disappointing result and can thin it further. A good candidate has stabilised loss, an identified cause and a dense donor area. Medespoir’s page on hair transplants for women (in French) details these criteria.

Which situations suit a transplant best?

  • a high forehead, natural or after surgery, that you would like to lower;
  • thinning temples;
  • a widened parting with a well-stocked donor area;
  • old, stable traction alopecia;
  • a scar, for example after a facelift, if the skin has a good blood supply.

Do I have to shave my head?

Not necessarily. Several techniques allow harvesting under a shaved strip hidden by long hair, or even without shaving, and implanting between existing hairs. DHI, which implants with a pen-like device, is often used to place grafts between native hairs without damaging them. These techniques take longer and sometimes limit the number of grafts per session. The choice depends on the area, the density you want and the length of your hair.

How many grafts does a woman need?

There is no standard figure: it depends on the area to cover, the target density and the available reserve. A hairline or the temples usually need fewer grafts than diffuse densification of the crown. The estimated number appears in the written proposal after your photos have been analysed. Medespoir’s page on the number of grafts (in French) explains the calculation.

Is « shock loss » more common in women?

It is common whenever grafts are placed between existing hairs. This temporary shedding of native hair around the transplanted area happens in the weeks after surgery and usually recovers within a few months. Stabilising medical treatment before and after the operation can limit it; your doctor will decide.

Can I have a transplant while pregnant or breastfeeding?

No, you wait. Pregnancy and breastfeeding change the hair cycle, and several medicines used during and after the procedure should be avoided. Postpartum shedding, moreover, usually settles by itself.

Is a female transplant permanent?

Transplanted hair taken from a stable area generally lasts a long time. Your own hair, however, can keep thinning without treatment, which is why a long-term plan matters more than the number of grafts on the day.

Is your case suitable for a transplant? Send clear photos of the area and of the back of your head: you will receive a free, personalised quote in your name within 48 hours, with the estimated number of grafts and the technique proposed.

Hairline lowering, temples and feminisation

Can a high forehead be lowered by a transplant?

Yes, and it is one of the best indications in women, because the donor area is often intact. The doctor designs an irregular, slightly rounded line, with very fine hairs in the front row to avoid a « doll’s hair » look. The gain is measured in centimetres and depends on the number of grafts available. A surgical alternative advances the hairline by removing a strip of forehead skin; it gives an immediate result but leaves a scar at the hair margin.

What about thinning temples in women?

They fill well with grafts, placed at a very flat angle, often pointing backwards and downwards, to reproduce the natural direction of temple hair. A wrong angle shows immediately when the hair is tied back, so this is precision work.

Can a transplant feminise a male hairline?

Yes. For trans women, a transplant can round off an « M »-shaped hairline and fill the temples, often after hormone treatment has already stabilised hair loss. It can also complement facial feminisation surgery that advances the hairline. The timing between the two procedures is discussed with the surgeon.

Do curly or Afro-textured hair need a different technique?

Yes. The follicle is curved under the skin, which makes extraction more delicate and requires adapted instruments and experience. Ask specifically how many patients with your hair type the team treats, and whether the transection rate (follicles damaged during extraction) is monitored.

Beard transplants

Who asks for a beard transplant?

Men whose beard is sparse, patchy or asymmetrical, men who want to hide a scar, and trans men during masculinising transition. Before transplanting, the doctor checks that the beard has reached maturity: in many men it keeps filling in until their late twenties.

Where do the transplanted hairs come from?

Most often from the back of the head, whose fine single hairs suit the beard well; sometimes from the chest or under the chin. Transplanted hairs keep their characteristics: they will grow and need trimming like a beard. Their texture can differ slightly from native beard hair, which shows less once the beard is worn a few millimetres long.

How many grafts are needed?

That depends on the areas: a moustache, a goatee, the cheeks or the « bridges » between sideburns and beard do not have the same needs. The face mainly requires single-hair grafts placed at a very precise angle and direction, which makes the procedure meticulous. The written plan should list the areas, the estimated number of grafts and the technique. See Medespoir’s page on beard transplants in Tunisia (in French).

Does a beard transplant leave marks?

For a few days, small crusts and redness on the face, more visible than after a scalp transplant. They are washed according to instructions, without scratching. Shaving is generally avoided for the first weeks. At the back of the head, the extraction points are hidden as soon as the hair grows back.

When will I see the result?

As on the scalp: transplanted hairs often fall out in the first weeks, then regrowth starts from the third or fourth month. The result is judged at around nine to twelve months.

Can a failed beard transplant be corrected?

Often, in part. Badly angled grafts can be removed and re-implanted, and areas that are too dense or too straight can be softened. Feasibility depends on the remaining donor reserve. See the page on correcting a failed beard transplant (in French).

32, patchy beard: wait or transplant?

At this age, the beard has generally reached maturity. The doctor first checks that it is not alopecia areata of the beard, which produces round, completely smooth patches and needs medical treatment. If the beard is simply sparse, a transplant can fill the cheeks or connect the moustache to the goatee. The aim is not to « fill » the whole face, but to make the beard even at the length you actually wear it.

Eyebrow transplants

Why do eyebrows thin?

Because of years of plucking, a badly done tattoo or permanent make-up, a scar, age, or an illness such as frontal fibrosing alopecia, an underactive thyroid or alopecia areata. A medical cause should be ruled out before a transplant, especially if the loss is recent.

How is an eyebrow transplant done?

The doctor first draws the brow with you, taking the shape of your face into account. Grafts, almost always single hairs, are taken from the back of the head and implanted one by one at a very flat angle that imitates natural brow hair. This precision work is done under local anaesthetic.

Do transplanted brows need trimming?

Yes. The transplanted hairs keep the growth cycle of scalp hair and grow longer than native brow hairs, so they need regular trimming, often every one to two weeks. Some hairs may also stand up; a brow gel helps to tame them.

Transplant or permanent make-up?

They meet different needs. Permanent make-up or microblading draws a brow in pigment; it fades with time and creates no relief. A transplant provides real, permanent hairs but requires a donor area, a procedure and maintenance. The two can be combined: the transplant for relief, a light pigment for the impression of density. Old pigment that is very dark or badly placed can interfere with the design and is sometimes treated by laser before the transplant.

50, eyebrows over-plucked since adolescence: what can be done?

If the brows no longer grow back after years of plucking, a transplant is the option that brings back real hairs. A medical cause is ruled out first, especially frontal fibrosing alopecia, which often thins both the front hairline and the tail of the brows in women after the menopause; in that case, a transplant is not advised while the disease is active. Otherwise the design is drawn with you and adapted to your age: a very thick, very straight brow can harden a mature face.

Wigs, hair systems and micropigmentation

When is a wig or a hair system the better choice?

When hair loss is extensive, unstable or linked to an illness, when the donor area does not allow a transplant, or simply when you do not want a procedure. Partial hair systems, fixed with clips, tape or weaving, cover a specific area such as the crown. Good-quality human-hair or synthetic wigs are now very realistic. Their drawbacks are maintenance and regular replacement.

Can a wig be funded in Switzerland?

In some cases, Swiss invalidity insurance (IV/AI) or, for people of retirement age, old-age insurance (AHV/AVS) contributes to the cost of a wig when hair loss is due to an illness or its treatment, for example chemotherapy. Conditions and ceilings depend on your situation: ask your compensation office or IV office, and check your supplementary insurance as well. If you are new to Switzerland, your employer’s HR department or your commune can tell you which compensation office you belong to.

What is scalp micropigmentation?

A medical tattoo of very small dots that imitate shaved hair or reduce the see-through effect between fine hairs. On a man with a shaved head, it gives the illusion of a very short haircut. In a woman, it reduces the contrast between scalp and thin hair. It fades over the years and needs touch-ups. It also complements a transplant, for example by camouflaging an old strip scar.

Should I avoid certain hairstyles?

Yes, those that pull on the roots: tight buns, tight braids, heavy extensions worn continuously. If traction alopecia is still reversible, changing hairstyle is the first treatment.

45, parting widening since the menopause: transplant or treatment?

Treatment first. The typical scenario is pattern hair loss revealed by hormonal change. Start with blood tests (ferritin, thyroid, possibly hormones), then medical treatment, usually minoxidil, for at least six months. If the loss stabilises but the parting stays see-through, a densifying transplant can be discussed, provided the back of the head has kept good density. If the back is also thin, micropigmentation or a partial hair system often gives a better result than a transplant.

Choosing a clinic and comparing offers

Who should perform the key steps?

This is the most important question. The ISHRS position is that the medical examination, the design of the hairline, the incisions of the recipient sites and the incision of the donor area are the surgeon’s responsibility; technicians may extract and place grafts, but only after the surgeon has made the incisions. Ask who will do what, and the doctor’s name. Medespoir’s hair transplant guide (in French) lists other selection criteria.

What are « black-market » clinics?

The ISHRS uses the term for providers where non-doctors, technicians without medical supervision, perform most of the operation themselves, often on several patients at once. Typical consequences are an over-harvested donor area, unnatural hairlines, poor graft survival and scarring. In the 2025 census, repairs after such procedures were a recurring part of members’ work. The problem is not tied to one country but to a business model, which is why the « who does what » question belongs in every consultation, in Switzerland or abroad.

What should a serious offer contain?

  • the doctor’s name and specialty, which you can check with the medical council of the country;
  • the areas treated and the estimated number of grafts, with a realistic range;
  • the technique (FUE, DHI, with or without shaving) and why it was chosen;
  • who designs, who makes the incisions, who extracts and who implants;
  • the medical treatment proposed before and after the procedure;
  • what the stay includes: transfers, hotel, first wash, check-up;
  • the form of follow-up after your return: photos, timing, contact person.

An overall price with no detail cannot be compared. A promise of « guaranteed » density, or a very high number of grafts in a woman with diffuse loss, should make you cautious rather than reassured.

And if I am not a candidate?

A good quote can also say no. If your donor area is insufficient or your hair loss is active, the team can point you towards medical treatment, PRP, micropigmentation or a hair system, and suggest a reassessment later. That is a sign of seriousness, not a failure.

Organising a transplant in Tunisia from Switzerland

Why Tunisia for a female, beard or eyebrow transplant?

Because the journey is short (direct flights of around two hours from Geneva and Basel-Mulhouse, with or without a stopover from Zurich depending on the season) and the price is noticeably lower than in Switzerland, with the exact figure depending on the number of grafts and shown in your quote. Consultations and medical documents are in French. If you are more comfortable in English, say so when you request your quote and consider travelling with a French-speaking companion, especially for the design discussion, where nuance matters.

And Turkey?

Medespoir also performs hair transplants in its clinics in Istanbul. Both destinations remain noticeably cheaper than Switzerland, and your quote can compare the two. The choice also depends on language, flight time and your own preferences.

What should I do before requesting a quote?

  • have your hair loss assessed in Switzerland if this has not been done (blood test, dermatologist’s opinion);
  • photograph the area concerned, the parting, the crown, the hairline and the back of the head in neutral light;
  • for a beard, photos from the front and side with a short beard;
  • for eyebrows, photos without make-up, from the front and side;
  • list your treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, a GLP-1 medicine or an anticoagulant.

How many days should I stay?

A transplant is done in one day, sometimes two for a large number of grafts. The stay covers the consultation, the procedure and the first check, often with the first wash. Your quote states the length that suits your programme. Our general guide, Hair, beard and eyebrow transplants in Tunisia: your 2026 questions answered, describes the procedure day by day and regrowth month by month.

Is a transplant covered by Swiss basic insurance?

As a rule, no: it is an aesthetic procedure. Some hair loss caused by illness or accident is discussed case by case, and only for treatment in Switzerland. The diagnostic work-up by a doctor, on the other hand, is medical care.

Would you like an opinion on your situation? Request your free quote: it is confidential, issued in your name and reaches you within 48 hours.

Aftercare for women, beards and eyebrows

When can I colour my hair?

Usually after about four weeks, once the scalp has healed well, and after testing the product on a small area. Dyes and bleaches contain irritants that are best kept away from fragile skin. Extensions and tight hairstyles wait longer.

When can I wear make-up after an eyebrow transplant?

Not on the grafted area until the crusts have fallen off, after about one to two weeks. Afterwards, a light pencil helps you through the phase when the transplanted hairs fall out before regrowing.

When can I shave after a beard transplant?

Avoid a razor on the grafted area for several weeks, often three to four, according to instructions. Clippers can be used earlier on non-grafted areas.

Should I avoid the sun?

Yes, for the first weeks protect the scalp or face with a loose hat that does not press. Grafted skin is fragile and can keep redness or marks if exposed too early. If you are heading to the mountains soon after, remember that UV exposure is higher at altitude, including in winter.

When can I go back to work?

Often after a few days for office work, if the area can be hidden. For beard or eyebrow transplants, crusts on the face are more visible, and many patients plan one to two weeks. A sick note can be issued if needed. If you work remotely part of the week, scheduling the procedure before a home-office stretch makes the visible phase easier.

What does regrowth look like?

Whatever the area, the pattern is similar: grafts often shed in the first weeks, there is a quiet phase, regrowth begins around the third or fourth month and the result is judged at nine to twelve months. Take photos at each stage under the same light; they are the best tool for a calm discussion with the team at follow-up.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a woman have a transplant without shaving?

Often, yes. Harvesting can be done under a strip hidden by long hair and grafts can be placed between existing hairs, depending on the area and the density sought.

How long do PRP results last?

A few months. PRP requires an initial series and then maintenance sessions.

Are exosomes allowed in Switzerland?

Swissmedic’s position is that an injected product cannot be marketed as a cosmetic. Ask for the exact product name, its origin and its status before any injection.

Should I stop minoxidil before a transplant?

Often for a few days around the procedure, according to the team’s instructions. It is then usually resumed to protect your native hair.

Can I have a beard transplant at 20?

It is usually better to wait until the beard has matured, often by the late twenties, so as not to graft an area that would have filled in on its own.

Do transplanted eyebrows grow like scalp hair?

Yes, they keep the characteristics of scalp hair and need regular trimming.

Can scalp and eyebrow transplants be combined?

Yes, if the donor area allows it. The total number of grafts and the duration of the procedure are adjusted accordingly.

Will finasteride affect my mood?

Most users have no mood changes, but the EMA confirmed in 2025 that suicidal thoughts are a possible side effect of the tablet. Stop and see a doctor if your mood changes.

Can I combine a transplant with a holiday in Tunisia?

Take the holiday before rather than after: in the weeks after a transplant you avoid sun, swimming pools, the sea and heavy sweating.

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