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Beard Hair Transplant: Overview
Beard hair transplant is a safe medical procedure designed to help men grow a fuller mustache or beard. Beyond personal style preferences, some cultures view facial hair as a sign of manhood.
Causes of Beard Baldness
The lack of beard growth in men can be attributed to various factors, primarily genetic, as well as:
- Laser Hair Removal
- Surgical Procedures
- Burns and Accidents
- Immune Disorders
- Low Testosterone Levels
Procedure Similarity
Beard hair transplantation is akin to hair transplantation for scalp baldness. Using either the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) or DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) method, hair grafts are taken from the donor area. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia to ensure a natural, permanent growth of facial hair.
The newly transplanted facial hair will continue to grow for a lifetime and can be shaved, trimmed, and styled as desired.
Procedure Steps
Harvesting
Regardless of the method (FUE, DHI, or Sapphire), the first step involves shaving the donor area on the head to clearly see the hair follicles. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area before harvesting begins.
Transplanting
After harvesting, the surgeon injects a local anesthetic into the recipient area on the face. Each hair follicle is then grafted into the facial skin to create the desired beard shape, as agreed upon before surgery.
Recovery
Recovery from beard implant surgery typically takes one day. Small crusts may form around the newly transplanted follicles but should fall off within a few days. Within a week to 10 days, the beard will return to its normal appearance. It’s normal for new beard hairs to fall out after a few weeks, with new hair growing back in their place.
Ideal Candidates
Good candidates for this procedure must have healthy hair follicles at the back of the head, as this area is usually resistant to balding. The transplant surgeon will examine your scalp to ensure there are enough follicular units for transplantation. If there are insufficient hair follicles, the doctor may recommend alternative treatments.