Many men like the look of thick facial hair. Unfortunately, not all men can grow a full beard due to genetics, injuries, or previous hair removal treatments. These kinds of issues may make it difficult or even impossible for a man to grow facial hair.
The good news is that there is an effective, permanent solution available for insufficient facial hair growth: a beard transplant.
A beard transplant is a surgical procedure that takes hair from one area of the body and transfers it onto the face to create permanent hair growth. People who choose to have a beard transplant often decide to do so because they would like fuller facial hair but are unable to grow it on their own.
Preparation for Beard Transplantation using the FUE method:
Before transplantation, the surgeon determines the donor area for transplantation, calculates the area and amount of the required donor material, and checks the extensibility of the skin. As a rule, the hair is taken from the back of the head. If there is not enough hair on the head to remove the required amount of material, another donor zone is selected (according to the thickness of the hair).
Before the procedure, the patient must follow a number of rules:
• 2 weeks before the appointed date, it is necessary to abandon medications that stop baldness;
• for a week, drugs that affect blood clotting should be excluded;
• a ban on smoking and drinking alcohol.
The Process:
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 2 hours. At the first stage, the doctor applies a special marking in the transplantation area.
Then the donor material is taken – the skin along with a group of hair roots. In contrast to the patchwork method of transplantation, there is no continuous linear scar in the sampling area, which leads to a fairly quick recovery of the skin of the donor area. The resulting material is divided into grafts.
At the second stage of transplantation, grafts from the donor area are inserted into the thickness of the skin of the beard and mustache. To do this, microscopic punctures or incisions are made, into which grafts are placed using tweezers. To achieve as close to natural hair growth as possible, the surgeon sets the hair follicles at a certain angle.
At the final stage, the beard and mustache area is treated with disinfecting and antiseptic preparations. The amount of work and duration of the procedure depends on the frequency of installation of hair follicles. The result is shown to the patient and the doctor makes a dressing.
Rehabilitation period after Beard Transplantation using the FUE method:
The donor zone is restored within 3-5 days. The transplanted follicles take root in the first month. The first days after the procedure, it is necessary to exclude the contact of the transplanted hair with any surfaces. Within 10 days, it is necessary to exclude activities that cause a sharp change in blood supply and increased sweating. It is not recommended to smoke and drink alcohol. It is also indicated to avoid prolonged exposure to the open sun. During the first week, it is forbidden to touch your face with your hands. Light sports activities are allowed after 10 to 15 days after transplantation. In addition, the first 3 weeks should be excluded from visiting the pool and sauna. After complete healing, the skin of the mustache and beard remains smooth, while maintaining a natural look.
The results from a facial hair transplant are permanent. Once the hair begins growing in, you’re free to style your new beard however you want.
That also means you can shave it off entirely should you decide you want to be clean-shaven and smooth-faced from time to time.
A beard transplant can enhance a man’s facial hair, thicken his existing beard, or fill in bald patches. It will leave patients with a natural and permanent look that fits in well with the texture and pattern of their natural hair in other areas of their face.
Men with no facial hair at all (including FTM transgender patients) will be able to get a beard that suits their unique preferences.
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