Who a beard transplant can help
- Patchy or uneven beard growth
- Gaps in the moustache, goatee or sideburns
- Scars in the beard area
- Defining a sharper cheek line or neckline
Designing your beard
The shape is planned around your face: where the cheek line should sit, how full the moustache and chin should be, and how to keep both sides balanced. It is marked and agreed with you before treatment.
How it is done
Grafts are extracted from the donor area with FUE, usually from the back of the scalp where hair is most similar in character to beard hair. They are then placed at a very low angle so the new hairs lie flat against the face, as natural beard hair does.
Aftercare
- Some redness and small crusts are normal for the first week or so.
- Avoid shaving the treated area until the clinic says it is safe.
- The transplanted hairs often shed after a few weeks; new growth follows from around month 3.
- Once healed, the new beard hair can be trimmed and shaved like the rest of your beard.
Common questions
Will the transplanted hair look different from my beard?
Scalp hair can be slightly finer or straighter than beard hair. Choosing donor follicles carefully and placing them at a low angle helps them blend in with your existing beard.
When can I shave after a beard transplant?
Follow the timing you are given at the clinic. Once the area has healed, the transplanted hairs can be shaved or trimmed as normal.
Is a beard transplant permanent?
Hair taken from the back of the scalp is generally resistant to pattern hair loss, so transplanted beard hair is expected to be long-lasting.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Suitability, risks, recovery and results vary from person to person and are discussed during your consultation. Last updated: