Chirurgisches Team von Māra bei einer FUE-Haartransplantation in Zürich

Before & after

Hair transplant before and after

Documented hair transplant cases, mostly using the FUE method. The after photos show the result once healing is complete and the transplanted hair has grown out.

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Results

Progress from several angles

Each card shows one patient before and after the hair transplant. Use the small images to switch between hairline, top and side views.

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Growth Calendar

The growth calendar

Restoration unfolds in biological stages. While responses vary, many patients experience a temporary resting or shedding phase before new growth emerges.

Days 1-10

Healing

Redness, mild swelling at the forehead or temples and small scabs are normal. Grafts anchor; from day 7 they are generally considered taken. Behaviour in this phase decides almost 50% of the final result.

Weeks 2-12

The Transition

70–90% of transplanted hairs shed temporarily (shock loss). The roots stay anchored in the scalp. Month 1 is often the visually hardest — patience is part of the protocol.

Months 3-6

Activation

From about month 3, new, initially fine hair becomes visible. By month 6, many patients reach 50–60% of final density and everyday styling is possible again.

Month 12

Full Maturity

80–90% of the final result is in place: denser, stronger hair, a natural hairline and a healed donor area. Fine densification can continue until month 14.

Beratung zur Haartransplantation in der Māra Haarklinik

Next step

Find out if a hair transplant is right for you

In our clinic in Zurich, the Māra team analyses your donor zone, hair density and blood values — the medical foundation for an honest assessment. You leave the consultation with a clear answer, a concrete plan and a transparent fixed price. No pressure, no sales pitch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Hair transplantation is a surgical and biological commitment. These questions cover the most important points patients usually need to understand before a consultation.

Am I a candidate for a hair transplant?

In general, people from about age 25 with stable or medically controlled hair loss, a sufficiently dense donor zone at the back of the head, and realistic expectations. Typical indications are receding temples, a receding hairline, thinning on the top of the scalp, the crown, or scarred areas after injury. A transplant is less suitable for diffuse hair loss without a stable donor zone, active autoimmune disease, or very young patients whose loss is still progressing strongly. The final assessment is made at Māra in the first consultation with trichoscopy and a blood test.

Am I a candidate for an FUE hair transplant?

In general, people from about age 25 with stable or medically controlled hair loss, a sufficiently dense donor zone, and realistic expectations. Typical indications: receding temples, a receding hairline, thinning on the top of the scalp, the crown, or scarred areas.

Does an FUE hair transplant last forever?

The transplanted follicles come from the permanent zone at the back and sides of the head - they are genetically resistant to DHT, the main driver of hereditary hair loss. That is why they usually continue to grow for life in their new place. Non-transplanted hair can still age and thin, which is why maintenance - with PRP, supplements or, where appropriate, medication - is part of a responsible long-term plan.

Does health insurance cover a hair transplant in Switzerland?

No. Aesthetic hair transplants in Switzerland are self-pay and are not covered by mandatory basic insurance, nor usually by supplementary insurance. Cost-sharing is only possible in rare exceptions, such as scar revision after accidents or operations with a clear medical indication. Māra prepares a transparent self-pay quote, confirmed in writing after the medical assessment.

Does health insurance cover a hair transplant in Switzerland?

Do I need to shave my head completely for a hair transplant?

The donor area at the back of the head is shaved to about 1-2 mm; this is medically necessary for precise FUE extraction. Depending on the extent of the procedure and your preferred haircut, a partial shave is also possible, with longer hair covering the shaved area. A full shave is only needed for very large sessions or by explicit request. We discuss the best option with you during planning.

How many grafts are needed for a hair transplant?

Graft count depends on the extent of hair loss and the density you want. Typical ranges: 1,500-2,500 grafts for receding temples and a frontal hairline, 2,500-3,500 for an extensive frontal reconstruction including the mid-scalp, and 1,500-2,500 for the crown. What matters is the balance between need and available donor density - both are analysed at Māra with digital hair analysis before planning.

How many sessions are needed to achieve the desired result?

For many patients, a single session is enough to achieve a natural hairline and everyday density. In cases of advanced hair loss, a very high density goal, or ongoing loss of non-transplanted hair, a second session can make sense after about 12-14 months - only once the first result can be fully assessed. Accompanying PRP treatments and supplements can further improve the outcome without another surgery.

Is a hair transplant painful?

Not during the procedure. The entire surgery is performed under local anaesthetic: you stay awake, can listen to music, read or take breaks. What you usually feel is only the brief sting of the anaesthetic injection; after that, the donor and recipient areas are fully numb. After the procedure, mild tightness or pressure can occur and is well managed with simple pain relief. Strong pain is the exception - most patients describe the day as surprisingly relaxed.

What are the risks?

Common, usually harmless effects include swelling of the forehead and temples, redness in the recipient area, itching during healing, and temporary changes in sensation that settle within 3-6 months. Folliculitis, uneven growth (patchy growth) or scarring are less common. The main risk remains poor graft take - we minimise it through thorough diagnostics, microscopic graft handling and consistent aftercare.

What does a hair transplant cost at Māra?

The final price depends on graft count and is confirmed in writing after the medical assessment. An individual quote is prepared during the consultation.

What is shock loss, and is it normal?

Between day 10 and week 4, 70-90% of transplanted hairs shed temporarily. The roots stay firmly anchored in the scalp - they simply enter a natural resting phase. New growth starts from month 3. Shock loss is not a setback; it is an expected part of the biological cycle of every FUE hair transplant.

What is the difference between FUE and FUT?

With FUT (follicular unit transplantation), a 1-2 cm strip of skin is taken from the hair-crown region and the follicles are isolated from it - with the drawback of a linear scar at the back of the head. With FUE (follicular unit extraction), individual follicular units are extracted with a micropunch (0.8-1.2 mm). There is no linear scar, healing is faster, and short haircuts are possible later. Māra uses FUE exclusively because it is gentler, preserves a natural donor appearance and fits better with a holistic protocol of PRP and supplements.

When can I exercise, go in the sun, or swim again?

Light sport is possible again after 3-4 weeks, more intense sport from week 6. Pool and sauna from weeks 4-6, direct sun from month 3 - until then we recommend a cap and SPF 50. The recipient area should not sweat in the first weeks, as heat and friction put graft take at risk.

When can I go back to work after a hair transplant?

For office work, most patients are ready again after 7-10 days. For a fully unobtrusive return to work, we recommend allowing about 2 weeks, as small scabs and mild redness can still be visible in the first 10 days. For physically demanding jobs, or work involving helmets or heavy sweating, we advise 3-4 weeks off to protect graft take.

When does the donor area fully heal?

Surface healing is complete after 10-14 days. Scar maturation and blending with the surrounding skin take another 3-6 months. After that, short haircuts of 6-10 mm are possible without visible traces of extraction. FUE leaves no linear scar, unlike FUT strip harvest.

When does the result look its best?

For most patients between months 12 and 14, when density, hair structure and styling options have fully matured. First visible results appear from month 3, around 50-60% of density by 6 months, and 80-90% by 12 months. Fine densification can continue until month 14.

How many sessions are needed to achieve the desired result?

Do I need to shave my head completely for a hair transplant?

When can I go back to work after a hair transplant?

Is a hair transplant painful?

What is the difference between FUE and FUT?

Does health insurance cover a hair transplant in Switzerland?

How many grafts are needed for a hair transplant?

Am I a candidate for a hair transplant?

What does a hair transplant cost at Māra?

The final price depends on graft count and is confirmed in writing after the medical assessment. An individual quote is prepared during the consultation.