Cost of a hair transplant in Switzerland, step by step

A hair transplant takes place in several steps, from the first consultation to the final result twelve to eighteen months later. Each has a cost, which may or may not be included in the advertised price: consultation and diagnosis, any assessment, the procedure with extraction and implantation of the grafts, next-day care, products, check-ups, associated medical treatments, and a possible second session. Understanding what is included helps you compare quotes and anticipate the total budget. The number of grafts and the technique remain the main price factors. For the procedure itself, see our page on the hair transplant procedure.

The price of a hair transplant generally includes the consultation, the procedure, next-day care and follow-up during the first year, but rarely medical treatments, PRP or a possible second session. The number of grafts and the technique – FUE, DHI or FUT – determine most of the cost. A hair transplant is not reimbursed, except in rare reconstructive situations.

The following table summarises the steps and indicates whether they are generally included in the price of a transplant.

On the day of the transplant, the team draws the hairline, shaves the donor area, administers local anaesthesia, extracts the grafts one by one or via a strip, prepares them and then implants them. The procedure often lasts a full day. The number of grafts determines the duration, the size of the team and therefore the price. Our page on the number of grafts helps you estimate it.

FUE extracts grafts one by one, without a linear scar; it takes longer and is often more expensive than FUT. FUT removes a strip of scalp, leaving a linear scar. DHI implants the grafts with an implanter pen, often at an extra cost. The choice depends on the patient, the donor area and the team's practices.

For an FUE transplant with an average number of grafts, prices differ from one region to another, as the tables show, with Geneva as the benchmark.

In the first few days, scabs form; they fall off within one to two weeks. The transplanted hairs often fall out around the third or fourth week, then grow back from the third or fourth month. The final result can be assessed after twelve to eighteen months. During this period, check-ups and sometimes medical treatments are offered.

To protect non-transplanted hair, medical treatments are often prescribed, to be paid for on an ongoing basis. PRP sessions may be offered to promote regrowth. These recurring costs are part of the overall budget. See the price of PRP for hair.

Compare the number of grafts, the technique, what is included – consultation, sedation, aftercare, kit, follow-up – and the terms for a second session. A low price without details may hide exclusions.

A man with a receding hairline at the temples: a medium-sized FUE transplant, follow-up included. A man with extensive baldness: plan for two sessions. Someone who wants to avoid a linear scar: FUE rather than FUT.

Medical treatments, possible PRP, a few days of discretion, travel for check-ups.

The consultation is a key step. The doctor examines the scalp, assesses the stage of baldness and the density and quality of the donor area, looks for a medical cause of the hair loss, and sometimes orders a blood test. They draw a possible hairline, estimate the number of grafts and propose a plan, including for the future, since hair loss may continue. This consultation, often charged and sometimes deducted, avoids a poorly indicated or poorly sized procedure that would be costly to correct.

A medium-sized transplant often takes a whole day: preparation, local anaesthesia, extraction, a break, implantation. Large transplants can be spread over two consecutive days. The time of an entire team, doctor and specialist assistants, accounts for a large part of the price.

The result develops over more than a year. It is useful to know this so as not to judge too early, and to plan any second session, rarely before twelve months.

In the first few days, the scalp needs precise care: sprays, a first wash often carried out at the clinic the next day or the day after, then gentle washes at home with the products provided. You should sleep with your head raised and avoid the sun, sport and tight hats. These instructions, often accompanied by an aftercare kit, protect the grafts. Following them determines the success of the transplant, and therefore the value of the expense.

For the medical side, the page Hair transplant procedure in Switzerland answers questions about the procedure.

Prices of related procedures

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Our guides

• Hair transplant guide in Switzerland
• Cosmetic surgery in Switzerland

The points that come up most often in consultation.

Hair transplant: what you pay for

Are the grafts counted precisely? Yes, the team counts them during the procedure.

Is the transplant painful? Under local anaesthesia, very little; the after-effects are moderate.

Can you work the next day? Often, if you accept that the scabs will be visible.

Does the donor area heal quickly? Within one to two weeks for FUE.

Is a doctor needed for the transplant? Yes, a hair transplant is a medical procedure.

Should you sleep with your head raised? Yes, for the first few nights.

Is the first wash done at the clinic? Often, the next day or the day after.

Why do the transplanted hairs fall out? This is normal; the roots remain and the hair grows back.

When can the result be judged? After twelve to eighteen months.

Does the consultation estimate the number of grafts? Yes, that is its main purpose.

Can a transplant be done over two days? Yes, for large sessions.

Does the whole head need to be shaved? Often the donor area; some techniques limit shaving.

Does a no-shave transplant cost more? Often, because it takes longer.

What does the price of a transplant generally include? The consultation, the procedure, next-day care and follow-up during the first year.

Is there a fee for the consultation? Often, sometimes deducted if the procedure goes ahead.

Is a blood test necessary? Often, before the procedure.

Does the price depend on the number of grafts? Yes, it is the main factor.

Does the FUE technique cost more than FUT? Often, because extraction takes longer.

Does DHI cost more? Often, because of the implantation technique.

How long does the procedure take? Often one day, sometimes two.

Is sedation charged? If it is used, yes.

Is the first wash included? Often, the next day at the clinic.

Are aftercare products provided? Often a starter kit.

Are check-ups included? Often for one year.

Is PRP included? Rarely; it is often offered as an option.

Are medical treatments included? No, they are prescribed and paid for separately.

Is a second session sometimes necessary? Yes, for more density or extensive baldness.

Is a hair transplant reimbursed? No, except in rare reconstructive situations.

Do you need to take days off? Often a few days, for discretion.

Do prices vary between cantons? Slightly, according to our tables.

Is a package price offered? Often based on a number of grafts.

Is transport reimbursed? No.

When can the final result be seen? After twelve to eighteen months.

Is a touch-up included? Rarely; conditions vary.

Is a deposit required? Often, to reserve the date.

Tell us your canton: we will refer you free of charge to a hair transplant team and send you a detailed quote.