Beard Transplantation

What is Beard Transplantation?

Beard transplantation is performed to remedy inadequacies of the beard, which has an aesthetic value in our society. The reason for these deficiencies may be a genetic cause such as being naturally beardless or sparse bearded. At the same time, people can lose the hair follicles that make up the beard as a result of a trauma or accident. These problems that occur in the beard area can create aesthetic concerns in the incumbent. However, nowadays such problems are easily solved.

How is a Beard Transplantation done?

Transplanting hair to the beardless area is similar to the hair transplant procedure. The procedures done in beard transplantation are listed as follows:

A preliminary examination is made to the patient before the transplanting process.
The problem area is determined and the number of hair follicles (grafts) is calculated.
Blood is extracted for the tests performed before transplanting.
Painless local anesthesia is applied.
The grafts taken from the donor area are collected and kept in organ transplant solution.
Hair follicles (graft) are transplanted to the beardless area with the sapphire pen technique.
Mustache transplantation procedure is carried out the same way.

As you can see, the procedure performed on the beardless area is the same as hair transplantation. There are some points that need to be taken into consideration when transplanting a beard. it is necessary to protect the grafts taken for beard transplantation to keep their vitality at the highest level. Subsequently, it is important to integrate the best preserved grafts into the transplant area.

To Whom is Beard Transplantation Applied?

A person should be examined before a beard transplantation is planned. If the beard is shedding, the reason needs to be investigated. If shedding is experienced due to hormonal reasons or stress, it should be treated before any transplanting is done. A transplantation is pointless if the beard loss is permanent.

The overall health status of the person must be good to qualify for beard transplantation. If a person has anemia, blood pressure, hemophilia and diabetes, he can have a beard transplant with the approval of a doctor. However, if a person has an infectious disease such as HIV or hepatitis B, beard transplantation is not an option.

In general, a man’s beard starts to form with puberty. The formation of beard hair in some men can start at later ages. Therefore, a man who wants to have a beard transplantation must be over the age of 24, with some exceptions. At this point, the important thing is that the person has lost hair follicles or is experiencing sparseness in the beard area. Some men may want to have a transplant at an early age, thinking that their beard hair will not grow. However, it is necessary to be careful in this regard and make sure that the sparseness is inherent.

There should be a sufficient amount of hair follicles in the donor area where the hair follicles required for the beard will be collected. Only the patient’s own hair roots can be used for transplanting grafts in beard transplantation. For example, people who do not have any hair cannot have a transplantation. The nape area, neck hair, chest hair, hair on the back, hair on the cheeks are donor areas for a beard.

In summary, the following people can be transplanted:

Those who are beardless due to genetic reasons can have a beard transplant.
Those with a sparse beard can have hair follicles transplanted.
Those who have a gap in the beard area as a result of accidents such as cuts or burns can have a transplantation.
Those who experience permanent hair loss in the beard area can get support from a specialist for transplantation.
If a person wants to correct or change the beard shape, they can have a beard transplantation.

What Beard Transplantation Methods are available?

Hair follicles are transplanted in the beard area with two methods:

Fue method: It is the most popular method used for the beard area. Grafts are taken from the nape, neck area or the cheekbones. Grafts taken one by one are transplanted according to the angle of the hair of the person. In this method, hair follicles are collected without cutting the skin. Therefore, scars and pain is not an issue. The hairs in the beard area do not grow in groups, but one by one. In addition, the risk of infection in the fue method is very low.
Fut method: This method is not used much for beard transplantation. This method has many disadvantages. Since the grafts are surgically removed, scars remain in the donor area. Hair roots are transplanted at the same angle to the transplanting area. Therefore, the hairs emerge vertically. Root wounds heal slowly. Beard hairs emerge in groups.

How are grooves opened in Beard Transplantation?

The structure of the grooves to be opened in the transplanting area is very important. Grooves established at a right angle will make the beard area look natural after the procedure. In addition, the grooves to be opened for the beard area should be determined by an expert team. Thus, the result of the procedure will be successful.

Micro channels are established for planting grafts in the beardless area. Blades are not used to open micro grooves in beard transplantation. Instead, an easier operation is made by determining the right angles with a needle. Therefore, it is appropriate to pierce the beard area with fine-tipped needles with a thickness of 0.7 mm. Grafts can be transplanted at 35-40 degree angles in the beard area.

Things to Consider After Beard Transplantation

Things to consider after transplantation are as follows:

The first washing process is done in the clinic where the procedure is performed within 1 to 3 days after the transplantation process is completed.
The treatment area should be carefully protected until the first washing process. The reason for this is that a certain period of time must pass for the grafts and the skin to integrate completely.
The transplanted area should not come into contact with water until the first wash.
Products such as cologne or perfume should not be applied to the beard area.
The transplanted area should not be shaved until the doctor’s approval.
Smoking and alcohol should be avoided during the first week after the procedure.
A situation called shock shedding occurs after the procedure. This happens between 30 and 90 days after the procedure. This process varies from person to person. Shock shedding is something that should happen. The transplanted hairs will fall out and the hair roots will continue to survive under the skin.
The desired result is obtained after 6 or 9 months after beard transplantation. It is possible to achieve the desired result in a shorter time. It is necessary to follow hygiene rules and apply the right care to achieve this.

Can Beard Transplantation Be Done In Cases Like Burn Scars?

Usually small areas are worked to cover burn marks in the beard area. If the hair follicles are extracted from the nape, the grafts are taken without shaving. After the burn scars are closed, PRP treatment is applied to get the most efficient result. The reason for this is that burn tissue can thicken. PRP treatment can be performed before the operation to generate blood circulation in the burned area.

Burns and scars from traffic accidents or other accidents are common. Successful results are obtained when beard transplantation is performed on such scars. The area where the hair follicles will be extracted from is determined and the grafts are removed one by one with the fue technique. It is important that the person is examined before the procedure to obtain the desired result.

Is Beard Transplantation Performed Together with Hair Transplantation?

The person who will have both a beard and hair transplantation must be evaluated meticulously. The donor area where the hair follicles will be extracted from should be thoroughly examined. Appropriate planning should be done considering that the grafts to be taken from the donor area will be used for both a beard and hair.

Transplanting should be done without damaging the hair roots and without loss to their vitality. These grafts should be used in the beard transplantation process, which is suitable for the beard area. Grafts suitable for the hair area should be used for the hair area. The color separation of the grafts can be done correctly, and beard and hair transplantation can be performed at the same time.

Comments of Those Who Have had Beard Mustache Transplantations

I had a scar in the beard area after the accident. There was no beard on the scar. Then I had hair follicles transplanted with the fue method. Now my beard looks better and more natural than before. (Cemal Arslan)
My beard and hair have become very sparse recently. As a result of the transplantations I had done in your clinic, I got the full hair and wonderful beard I wanted. (Kerem Hisaroglu)
I am one of the people who are inherently beardless. I wanted to have a beard and mustache like everyone else. It is evident from the naturalness of the beard and mustache that I have obtained after mustache and beard transplantation, that you are very experienced in your work. Thank you for your interest. (Fatih Cevlik)
I did not have a beard and mustache transplant because I thought it was painful. But your team and your specialist doctor demolished all my prejudices. I had a painless and very comfortable operation. Thank you for your enthusiasm (Ömer Tarhanacı.
My beard was very sparse. I searched the internet and found your center. Thanks to your interest and guidance before and after the procedure, I survived this process easily. Now I have the beard I want. (İsmail Önder)

Beard Transplantation Prices 2022

The number of grafts is one of the factors that determines the price of a beard transplantation. There is a direct proportion between the number of grafts and the price. The size of the area to be transplanted and the structure of the hair follicles also affects the price of transplanting in the beard area.

It is important for men to have a natural beard to gain an aesthetic appearance. Help should be sought from an expert team to achieve this. In addition, the professionalism and equipment of the specialist and his team who will perform the procedure are effective in pricing. We recommend getting help from a friendly and caring professional for beard transplantation.