Beard and Mustache Transplant

Beard and Mustache Transplant

Beard and mustache transplantation is performed on individuals who have sparse or lost their beard due to various reasons. . In today's world, thick and healthy-looking beards are as important as healthy hair. Men who cannot achieve the desired appearance in their beards may experience social problems. Beard and mustache transplantation is increasingly preferred and yields satisfactory results thanks to advancing hair transplantation technologies.

Why Do Beards and Mustaches Fall Out or Become Sparse?

There can be many reasons for beard and mustache loss. Including:

• Hormonal disorders
• Accidents and burns
• Damage to the skin due to laser hair removal
• Alopecia Areata, a disease known in medical literature, can cause beard and mustache loss This condition can occur not only in the hair but also in the eyebrows, beard, mustache, and other areas of the body.
• Trichotillomania, a condition characterized by compulsive hair pulling, can cause beard and mustache loss. There is a possibility that plucked beards and mustaches may not grow back.

The main reason for sparse beards and mustaches is genetics. The distribution and density of beards and mustaches are determined by genetics.

Who Can Get Beard and Mustache Transplantation?

Any man who has completed his development, is in good general health, and has lost his beard and mustache due to various reasons, with sufficient donor area, can undergo beard and mustache transplant.

Beard and mustache transplantation may not be recommended for patients with heart, diabetes, or hypertension in some cases.

Beard and Mustache Transplantation with the FUE Method

Before starting the beard and mustache transplantation procedure, planning is done to determine how much beard will be transplanted and at what angles these beards will be transplanted.

During beard and mustache transplantation with the FUE method, hair follicles are harvested from the donor area. The harvested hair follicles are then transplanted into the beard and mustache area. The FUE method is the most suitable method for beard and mustache transplantation and is the most commonly used hair transplantation method today. Hair follicles suitable for your beard and mustache can be easily selected and extracted from the donor area.

Before the procedure, an experienced transplantation specialist determines how much beard will be transplanted and at what angles these beards will be transplanted. They calculate the density of the beard according to the volume of the hair and determine the beard area.

During the follicle harvesting process, healthy and beard and mustache-compatible hair follicles are individually extracted using a micromotor. The harvested hair follicles are kept in a special solution to prevent damage. Channels are then opened in the recipient area, which has been anesthetized locally, and the harvested hair follicles are placed into these channels. Once the follicles are placed, the procedure is completed.

Precautions Before the Operation

All medications used should be reported to the clinic where the beard and mustache transplantation will be performed. The clinic will conduct a health check and blood test. Alcohol consumption should be stopped one week before the procedure. If blood thinners are used, they should be discontinued two weeks before the procedure. On the day of the procedure, clothing that can be opened from the front, such as a shirt, must be worn. The body should be rested with at least 8 hours of sleep before the operation, and a good breakfast should be eaten 2 hours before the procedure.

Postoperative Care

The postoperative period after beard and mustache transplantation directly affects the success of the operation. Since beard and mustache transplantation is performed on the facial area, it is a more sensitive procedure than hair transplantation. Since the facial area is more sensitive than the scalp, the recovery process takes longer, but with simple precautions and attention to certain points, the process can be easily overcome.

During the first week after beard and mustache transplantation, the transplanted area should be protected from impacts and sunlight. If medication is prescribed, it should be taken regularly, and blood thinners should be avoided. During beard and mustache transplantation, the channels opened in the facial area form scabs. The scabs are shed after 1 week with washing procedures and creams.

In the first month, heavy sports should be avoided, and prolonged exposure to sunlight should be avoided. For the first 3 months, hammams should not be visited. During the growth process, beards should not be shaved with a razor. 6. From the 6th month onwards, shaving can be done with a razor, machine, or scissors.

Following the instructions provided by the transplantation clinic ensures a comfortable recovery process.