Beard Transplant
Beard transplant is a surgical procedure that involves transplanting hair follicles from one part of the body to the beard area to increase facial hair growth. The procedure is typically performed on men who have patchy or thin beard growth, or who are unable to grow a beard due to genetics or scarring.
The procedure is similar to a hair transplant and can be performed using either the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) or FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) method. In FUE, individual hair follicles are extracted from the donor area using a small punch tool and then transplanted into the recipient area. In FUT, a strip of scalp is removed from the donor area, and then the individual follicles are harvested from the strip and transplanted into the recipient area.
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of a beard transplant procedure can vary depending on the number of grafts being transplanted and the method used. It can take several hours to a full day or more.
Beard transplant surgery is usually performed under local anaesthesia, so patients typically do not experience significant pain during the procedure. Some mild discomfort or soreness may be felt after the surgery, but this can be managed with pain medication.
It can take several months for the transplanted hair follicles to establish blood flow and begin growing hair. The full results of a beard transplant may not be apparent for up to a year or more after the procedure.