Beard and mustache transplantation are performed on people who have lost or thinned their beards or mustaches, who have experienced partial hair loss on the mustache, or who have never had a beard or mustache. Beard and mustache are very important for some men because the existence of beard and mustache are a man’s make-up and complete the appearance of men. Some people may experience losses, sparseness or irregularities due to the testosterone hormone, injuries and burns. If the person is not satisfied with this appearance, a beard and mustache transplant offer a new Look. The purpose of beard and mustache transplantation is to refill the lost areas, to increase the number of hairs in the beard and mustache, and to bring the beard and mustache into the desired shapes.
Beard and Mustache Transplantation with the DHI method
DHI method is used in beard and mustache transplantation like in hair transplantation. In the beard and mustache transplant, the donor area is determined as the back of the head located between the two ears. Hair follicles from this area are collected individually and transferred to areas where there is no beard and mustache using a special implanter pen or Choi needle. Before the procedure, sedation or local anesthesia is used so that the patient does not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. After the procedure, slight pain may be felt as the effect of these applications decrease and pass. Another advantage of this procedure is that it doesn’t left behind scars or incisions in the beard and mustache transplant performed by the DHI method.
Stages of Beard and Mustache Transplantation:
Consultation: It means that the doctor who will conduct the consultation examines the patient. During this examination, the recipient area and the donor area are determined and it is assessed whether enough grafts can be taken.
Operation: The operation refers to the transfer of hair follicles taken from the donor area to recipient area. Here you should pay attention to the direction of growth of the beard and mustache while they are being placement.
The operation consists of two parts:
The extraction of hair follicles from the donor area is the first part of the operation. The donor area is preferred as the neck area.
The transfer of the collected hair follicles to the recipient area forms the second part. Extraction and placement of grafts can be performed using the FUT or FUE method. The FUT method is a method whose use has declined today because scars and incisions left after the procedure and the wounds heal later. On the other hand, the FUE method is quite advanced compared to the FUT method, it doesn’t live scars and incisions after the procedure. By the way, it is a method in which the hair follicles are collected one by one. In addition, the risk of infection with the FUE method is very low. The beard and mustache transplant take place in one session that takes app. 4-5 hours. Loss of transplanted hair, redness, swelling, pain, and crusting may occur. These discomforts are short-term complaints that are expected to disappear after 3-4 days. The hair that has fallen out will begin to grow back in a few months. It can take 6-8 months to reach the desired length.
Bandage: Because the recipient area is the beard and mustache area, it cannot be dressed, so bandage should be done after the procedure.
PRP: The PRP application refers to the process of separating the plasma part and returning it to the patient by injection after blood has been drawn from the patient and centrifuged.
After these phases have been carried out, you can come out of hospital after 2-4 hours under of surveillance.
7-10 days after the procedure, it is observed that the recipient area acquires a natural appearance. The full recovery period can take up to 15 days in some patients. When the creams and lotions recommended by the treating doctor are putted on crusts and necessary care is provided. The healing process is shortened, if the crusts caused by the procedure should not be scraped off. New beard and mustache hairs will form after 6 months and the full results will be achieved after 12-18 months.
Men who have loss in beard and mustache area due to some injuries, burns or testosterone levels can undergo beard and mustache transplant, if they have enough hair follicles. People who want the desired volume in their beard and mustache are also suitable candidates for this method. People who have scars and acne scars can also have this method preferred. There is no difference between brunette and blonde patients. Beard and mustache transplantation can be performed in both groups. Only patients whose beard is different from their hair should inform the doctor before the procedure. Patients who want to have their beard dyed should wait a while after the procedure. This is the time required for the transplanted hair follicles to recover. After the transplanted hair follicles have fallen out and the newly grown hair follicles have reached a sufficient length, you can have your hair dyed.
Things to Consider After Beard and Mustache Transplantation:
- In the first three days after the procedure, the patient should not do any heavy work or exercise and should ensure adequate bed rest. Sleeping on your back is important
- On the first day after the procedure, clothes that causes friction should not be worn, and hats and berets should not be
- The beard and mustache area should not be dressed. Otherwise, the hairs may stick to the bandage and come
- After the beard and mustache transplant, only creams and lotions recommended by the treating doctor should be used and the face should not be washed with water (in the first 48- 72 hours). When applying creams and lotions, the recipient area should not be rubbed hard, but applied with slow
- You should get the first shave 10 to 12 days after the beard and mustache After 12 days, you can shave with the desired method.
Benefits of Beard and Mustache Transplant:
- It ensures that the beard and mustache achieve the desired volume and
- It offers a permanent
- It is a painless
- Only local anesthetic or sedation will be applied. The patient is not completely put to sleep, which gives a sense of
- It is a risk-free microsurgical procedure when performed in a sterile environment using personalized disposable needles and
- There is no difference between the transplanted hair and the existing
- Possibility to make different styles of beard and
Disadvantages of Beard and Mustache Transplant:
- The transplanted beard and mustache hair fall out
- Since hair follicles are taken from the donor area, there are two processing
- It can take a long time for new hair to
- Problems such as swelling, redness, pain, crusting may occur, even if they are
- Antibiotics, creams and lotions (recommended by your doctor) should be used to prevent infection.
Complications of Beard and Mustache Transplantation
This procedure requires scarring, infection, numbness, sensory impairment, and corrective surgery.
- Although scar appear immediately after the procedure, this scar is not permanent, when it is performed with the FUE technique. But this scar is permanent in areas which are performed using the FUT
- Performing the procedure in a sterile environment with disposable needles and tips reduces the risk of infection. If the antibiotic creams recommended by the treating doctor are used after the procedure and care is taken, the risk of infection drops to
- Numbness and pain are very likely to be seen immediately after the procedure. This situation will pass over time, but if it doesn’t, you should come to our
- If the beard and mustache transplant is not performed by a specialist team, there is a risk of sensory For this reason, the center where the operation will be performed should be carefully investigated in detail before.
Causes of Beard Hair Loss
Genetic Factors: Genetic factors are very effective in the amount and structure of the beard.
Hormones: Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone hormones are other factors that affect the amount and structure of the beard. Men with low testosterone often suffer from not being able to grow a beard. In addition, these hormones have the effect of supplying blood flow to the face. Again, men with low testosterone have the problem of irregularities in their beards.
Alopecia areata: Alopecia areata is a disease that causes baldness. It is a disease that affects not only the hair but also the beard.
Daily life: Adequate sleep, the right and balanced diet, regular exercise and not stress are among the factors that can prevent a beard deficiency. Biotin and Niacin-Rich-Foods also help with beard growth.
The factors that affect the pricing of beard and mustache transplant are the size of the recipient area and the method used. When there are enough hair follicles in the patient who is considering the procedure, the area where mustache and beard insufficient and irregularities appear is identified.
Then the method used is determined. The amount of hair follicles to use is 350-500 for mustache, 600-700 for chin, 300-700 for cheeks, 200-250 for sideburns. The price increases in proportion to the increase in the number of hair follicles and large recipient area. In addition, if the DHI method is preferred together with the FUE technique, the price of the transplant increases.
