Beard Transplantation

What is Beard Transplantation?

Beard and mustache have an important appearance for men. After pubescence, beards and mustaches are shaped with the increase in hormones. In this process, there may be beard sparseness due to genetic factors and hormonal changes. In such cases, beard transplantation is performed to have a denser beard appearance and to correct beard sparseness.

How is Beard Transplantation Performed?

Hair follicles are collected from the donor area (usually the nape) and transplanted to the beard area. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure time can vary between 1 to 5 hours and it is painless.

Which Techniques Are Used in Beard Transplantation?

Beard transplantation is a surgical intervention to give natural and permanent beards. In beard transplantation; Sapphire (FUE), DHI (CHOI) and Painless (needle-free), Unshaven techniques are applied.

Can the desired shape be given with beard transplantation?

Yes! With beard transplantation, the desired shape and a natural appearance of the beard can be obtained. There are some factors to be considered in this regard. Hair follicles should be placed at right angles and in natural groups. It should be applied by experienced and specialist teams.

Who Can Have Beard Transplantation?

Beard transplantation is performed on those who have sparse, irregular beards, those who want to change the shape of the beard, those who suffer from beard loss and those who want to have more bushy and shaped beards.

How Many Days Does Beard Transplantation Take?

The duration of the beard transplantation can usually vary between 1 and 5 hours depending on the surgical transplantation method, the amount of hair to be transplanted and clinical policies.

What Are The Points To Be Considered Before Beard Transplantation?

Stop smoking and taking aspirin 7 days before, and drinking caffeine, green tea and alcohol 3 days before the operation.
Stop drugs, stimulants and pleasure-inducing substances 7 days before the operation.
Blood thinners should never be used before the operation. (You can contact us find out what these medications are)
You should arrange a resting period of 2-3 days following the operation.
You should be on an empty stomach on the morning of the operation.
Prefer the buttoned up shirt style clothes when coming to the operation.

What Are The Points To Be Considered After Beard Transplantation?

Be careful for one week after the beard transplant to not hit or rub transplanted area
Do not consume cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, stimulants and pleasure-inducing substances for 7 days after the operation.
Do not enter the hammam and sauna for 3 months.
Do not swim in the pool or sea and do not sunbathe for 1 month after the operation.
After the operation, medicines and lotions given by your physician should be used regularly and in accordance with the hours.
The physician’s advice and recommendations should be followed and the special shampoo and care products should be used regularly after beard transplantation. Any external shampoo mustn’t be used.
“Hair and Beard Transplantation Training Manual” describes in detail how to use the medicines, the details to be considered such as lying position, ice application and it is given to the patient after the operation.

Treatment Summary

Number of Operations

Operation Duration

1-5 hours

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia

Sensibility

1-3 Days

Back To Work

Immediately

Full Healing

1-7 Days

Permanence

Permanent

Hospitalization

None

* For informational purposes only, be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 How Long Does Beard Transplantation Take?

The duration of the beard transplantation can usually vary between 1 and 5 hours depending on the amount of hair to be transplanted and hospital policies.

2 When Can I Get Back To Normal Life After Beard Transplantation?

You can return to your daily life straight after the beard transplant. It is recommended to return to work after an average of 2-3 days of rest. The return to work may be prolonged if the equipment such as helmets, hard hats etc are used in the workplace that will adversely affect the donor area. Please consult your physician for detailed information.

3 Are Beard Transplant Results Permanent?

Beard transplantation is permanent. The treatment process after the operation is also an important factor for effective results.

4 Is There An Age Restriction For Beard Transplant?

There is no specific age restriction for beard transplantation.

5 Is Beard Transplant Safe?

Beard transplantation is an extremely safe procedure if it is performed in a sterile surgical site in a hospital under the control of a specialist team and physician.

6 What is the Healing Process After the Procedure?

It is important to have a few days resting after the beard transplantation procedure. Generally, the patient is invited back to the hospital on the 2nd day after the operation and the first wash is done.

7 Is Beard Transplantation Painful?

Local anesthesia is applied during beard transplantation. This ensures that you do not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. It is normal to have a slight swelling, redness or tenderness after the operation. However, these symptoms disappear in a short time.

8 Which Anesthesia Types Are Used?

In Beard transplantation, local anesthesia is applied with a pressurized anesthesia device.

9 Are There Any Scars After Beard Transplantation?

There is no scar after beard transplantation.

10 When Can I Swim in the Sea or Pool After Beard Transplant?

You can swim in the pool or the sea 2-4 weeks after the operation.

11 When is the Final Result After Beard Transplantation?

Following the beard transplantation, the beard starts to grow slowly. However, this period takes approximately one year in order to get the effective result that the patient and the physician expect.

12 Can Beard Transplantation Be Reperformed?

You can have a beard transplant more than once. There is no problem in repeating the beard transplantation due to various reasons or performing it for the second time.

13 Where are the grafts taken in beard transplantation?

Grafts are usually collected from the nape area with the FUE technique in beard transplantation.

14 How Many Grafts (Roots) Are Required for Beard Transplantation?

For beard transplantation, 500 to 2500 grafts will be sufficient according to the need.

15 Will Transplanted Beard Fall Out?

Transplanted beards fall out within a few weeks following the transplantation process; it is a normal situation because the shed beards will grow again after a short time. The transplanted beard roots protect themselves and do not fall out after this temporary shedding improves.

16 When Does Swelling Go Away After Beard Transplant?

Swelling goes away within a week after the operation.

17 When Does Edema Go Away After Beard Transplant?

Edema goes away within a week after the operation.

18 What is the Beard Transplant Cost?

Beard transplantation costs generally vary according to the details of the package. Please contact us immediately to get information about beard transplant costs in 2024.