Beard Transplantation

Beard transplantation is the implantation procedure performed on the beardless areas of the face. Hair follicles are taken from another part of the body and transplanted to the area where the beard does not grow. This application, which is widely preferred by men, offers a natural beard image. Beard transplantation is completed in a short time thanks to developing technologies.

Why Do People Get Beard Transplants?

Beard transplantation is a cosmetic method preferred by people who do not have a beard or have an irregular beard structure. In order for the operation to be performed, hair follicle loss must have occurred in the beard area. It can be transplanted to the beard, sideburn areas, and mustache sections. Whether the person is a suitable candidate for beard transplantation is determined by examination and tests. The main aim is to obtain a natural and intriguing overall image. Those who think that they have an unaesthetic facial appearance due to the lack of a beard have this operation, which provides a psychological benefit.

Causes of Beard Hair Loss

There are various underlying factors for the irregular growth of beard hairs or no growth in certain areas. This problem may occur due to some facts such as genetic factors, personal care, vitamin and mineral deficiency, diseases, use of chemical-included cosmetic care products, environmental effects, and drug use. In addition to all these, it is important to note that accident-base physical deformities and stress are the leading causes.

Beard Transplantation Treatment

The procedure is typically done with the FUE technique. There are various treatment steps within the scope of beard transplantation. First, a consultation is arranged. The doctor not only learns the patient's expectations, concerns, and medical history but also decides whether the patient is a suitable candidate for the operation as a result of the physical examination. This application is performed under anesthesia (usually local anesthesia). Therefore, the anesthetist evaluates the patient's suitability for anesthesia. The doctor and the patient decide together which anesthesia method will be chosen. The region to be transplanted and the donor area are determined. The donor site refers to the area where the beard hair will be taken. Grafts, that is skin and hair follicles, are taken from the donor region. The collected grafts are placed in the beardless part.

Beard Transplant Recovery Process

After beard transplantation, side effects and complications are rare. Of course, which beard transplant technique is used also plays a decisive role. For example, in the FUE technique, pain and ache will be less because no incision is made on the skin surface. The recovery time period after beard transplantation is 2-3 days. Minimal incisions and redness are visible at first. There may be bleeding at first. All these side effects are normal and will fade out in time. In the first period of recovery after transplantation, the beard hairs may grow unevenly, and this will pass over time too. The patient can shave his beard hair a week later. In addition, just like the site where the beard is transplanted, it is essential to take care of the donor area where the hair follicles are taken. The exact time to wash the beard, the cleaning products to be used, and the post-operative care methods will be explained to the patient by the doctor in detail.