Step 01
Consultation
Current beard density, hair calibre and skin structure are examined. The target beard line and density are discussed together.
Facial hair transplant
Beard Transplant
A transplant into sparse or empty areas of the beard and moustache, planned with attention to hair direction and angle.
A beard transplant places grafts, usually taken from the back of the scalp, into sparse or empty areas of the beard and moustache. On the face, hairs emerge at a very shallow angle and in directions that vary by area, so a direction map and the selection of single-hair grafts are decisive in planning. The beard line that suits your facial proportions is drawn together with you at the consultation.
From consultation to month 12
The process, step by step
Step 02
Planning
The beard line is marked on the face and hair directions are drawn for each area. The calibre of the grafts from the back of the scalp is compared with the beard hairs.
Step 03
Procedure day
After local anaesthesia, grafts are extracted from the back of the scalp. In the beard area they are implanted at a very shallow angle and in the planned direction.
Step 04
The first 10 days
There may be mild swelling and redness of the face in the first days. The transplanted area is washed according to written instructions; shaving should wait for the doctor’s approval.
Step 05
12 months
The scabs come away within the first 10 days; temporary shedding may occur in the first months. New growth generally begins after month 3–4, and for most people the final appearance is assessed around months 9–12.
Explore the recovery timelineBeard Transplant
Procedure day
- Welcome and consent
- Drawing the beard line and hair directions
- Local anaesthesia and graft extraction from the back of the scalp
- Lunch break
- Implantation into the beard area
- Aftercare instructions and transfer to the hotel
Technical summary
- Donor area
- Usually the back of the scalp
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia
- Graft type
- Predominantly single-hair grafts
- Procedure time
- Approximately 5–7 hours, depending on the area
- Shaving
- Beard trimmed short; first shave with the doctor’s approval
What you should know
- Temporary swelling and redness of the face are common.
- Pay attention to the face-washing and shaving instructions in the first days.
- Hair from the back of the scalp may differ in calibre from beard hair; this is discussed during planning.
- Acne or a skin condition may need to be treated first.
FAQ
Questions about this procedure
How long do transplanted beard hairs last?
Follicles taken from the back of the scalp generally retain the characteristics of that area. However, outcomes differ from person to person and no personal promise can be made.
When can I shave?
For the first shave, the doctor’s approval is generally awaited after day 10; the wait before using a razor blade may be longer.
Can the moustache area be transplanted too?
Yes, the moustache area may be assessed as part of the beard plan.
