Beard Transplant and mustache transplantation are among the transplant types that complement each other and are extensively used today. Beard Transplant is a cosmetic surgical procedure that corrects sparse, irregular, or missing beard appearance. This procedure involves transferring hair follicles to the beard area of the face. Thus, a fuller, more regular, and aesthetic beard appearance is achieved. Beard Transplant is applied in men to increase beard fullness, regulate beard lines, cover scars, or fill areas where the beard is missing.
✓Beard Transplant / Mustache Transplant
In men's beard and mustache areas, hair follicles obtained from the scalp are transplanted to areas where there is no hair or hair is very sparse. The important point to note here is that hair from the nape area is used as the donor in beard and mustache transplants. Like hair on the scalp, mustaches also have growth directions. Mustaches have curves. Beards have twists in the central area and turns in the side areas. For this reason, attention must be paid to the directions and angles that each transplant site should have. As in Eyebrow Transplant, channels should be opened at specific angles of 5-10 degrees.
✓Which Techniques Are Used in Beard Transplant?
Two main techniques are generally preferred in beard transplants: DHI and Sapphire FUE. Both techniques involve extracting individual grafts (follicular units) from the donor area at the back of the head and then transferring them to the desired area on the face.
✓In the DHI technique, the surgeon extracts hair follicles one by one and immediately after extraction, implants them one by one into the desired areas using a device called the Choi Pen.
✓In the Sapphire FUE technique, the surgeon extracts hair follicles one by one and then makes micro incisions in the target area. The previously collected hair follicles are placed into these incisions.
✓Because the results are more natural, unlike hair transplantation in our clinic (we frequently prefer the DHI method in hair transplants), the Sapphire method is frequently applied in Beard Transplants.
✓Both techniques are minor procedures and cause no pain since they are performed under local anesthesia. Since there are no cuts and sutures in beard transplant techniques, the healing time is short. While the surgeon speaks quickly, you can create your Beard Transplant plan according to the density and shape of the beard you imagine. If your donor area is suitable and your general health condition is appropriate, you can have natural and full beards.
✓How Is Beard Transplant Performed?
Beard and mustache transplant is a single-session procedure performed under local anesthesia. It is a painless procedure lasting approximately 4-5 hours. On the day after the procedure, small crusts may be visible in the transplanted area. However, they pass quickly. The hairs at the tip of the transplanted follicles fall out after 15 days. This is a normal process. After three months, the hairs begin to grow again. Within 6 to 8 months, the patient will have achieved the desired beard and mustache.
✓Number of Grafts
In Beard Transplant, we can sometimes price based on areas. For example, the cost of an implant performed only in the mustache area differs from an implant covering the sideburns and chin line. In more specific procedures requiring fewer grafts, such as scar or burn scar coverage, we can apply a base price. In our free consultation sessions at our clinic, we divide your face into areas and determine the required density for each area together with you.
✓Patients desiring a full Beard Transplant usually need a number between 3000 and 5000 grafts. Collecting such a high number of follicles and implanting them one by one into the facial skin without damaging it requires serious effort. In regional procedures, the number can vary between 500 and 1500.
✓How Long Does Beard Transplant Take?
For the graft collection procedure in Beard Transplant, the donor area may need to be shaved first. If the hair in this area is already short, it will not create an appearance that affects your daily life. Local anesthesia is applied to provide maximum comfort during the operation and grafts are collected in an environment suitable for implantation. After that, your surgeon will implant them one by one, paying attention to the angle and placement of the implant for the most natural beard appearance. Thus, Beard Transplant takes approximately 3-5 hours.
You may be wondering about the length of the recovery period and how much time you will need to continue with your daily life. Fortunately, Beard Transplants show rapid recovery. After the operation, you will begin to notice crusting around the transplanted hair roots. During this time, your face may itch a bit. These crusts tend to shed in flakes within a few days.
Although the transplanted beard hairs may shed approximately 3 weeks after the procedure, they will grow back and regain their healthy appearance. After a successful Beard Transplant, the hair roots settle within one week and begin to grow like normal beard hair within 3 months.
Beard / Mustache Transplant: What is it and How is it Done?
Beard or mustache transplant is a hair transplantation procedure performed on sparse or non-filling beard or mustache areas. In this procedure, hair roots taken from the donor area are transplanted individually to the beard or mustache region using FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and Sapphire FUE techniques.
Beard / Mustache Transplant: Who is it Applied to and in Which Cases is it Preferred?
Beard or mustache transplant can be applied to people who have sparse or non-filling beard or mustache areas and want to achieve a fuller and more aesthetic appearance. It is generally preferred by people who experience thinning or loss in beard or mustache areas due to genetic factors, trauma, or diseases.
Which Techniques and Methods are Used for Beard / Mustache Transplant?
Beard or mustache transplant is generally performed using the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique. FUE is a technique that allows hair roots to be individually extracted and prepared for transplantation. Additionally, the DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) technique can also be used, in which hair roots are directly transplanted to the area where transplantation will be performed.
How Permanent are Beard / Mustache Transplant Results and When do They Become Apparent?
Beard or mustache transplant results are generally permanent. Approximately 3-6 months after the hair roots are transplanted, new beard or mustache hairs begin to become apparent. However, seeing full results and complete hair settlement can take 12-18 months.
Beard Transplant Prices: How Much?
Beard or mustache transplant prices vary depending on factors such as the size of the area to be treated, the number of grafts, the technique used, and the clinic's experience. Generally, pricing is determined based on the number of grafts and may vary from clinic to clinic. You can contact our specialists to get clear price information.
How long does beard transplant take?
Beard Transplant takes approximately 3-5 hours.