The beard is one of the most prominent signs of beauty in men, it gives a beautiful shape to the faces, and increases the levels of attractiveness to a large extent, however, not everyone can have that pleasure, there is a good percentage of people who suffer from low density of beard hair, or lack of Its growth is fundamental, and this varies according to the inherited genes that are passed between families.

Beard and mustache transplantation is a very suitable solution for such cases, through which people can be compensated and re-lived in their faces.

Let’s not forget about some people who have had in their lives an unfortunate experience, or a painful accident, which resulted in some burns or deformities that caused the demise of hair follicles in some areas of the face or chin.

Hence, the demand for beard and mustache transplantation was very effective. Through it, hair follicles can be re-implanted, and the affected areas can be hidden.

What is the process of beard and mustache transplantation and how is it done?

A process in which hair follicles are taken from one of the areas in the body (usually the back of the head and the place above the ears) and then implanted on the jaw line or in the areas to be filled and increased density.

What are the methods of beard and mustache transplantation?

This process can be done in more than one way, as follows:

1. FUE Hair Transplant Technique

It may also be called the FUE technique, and it is commonly referred to as (FUE), and it is the most common and least painful technique today.

In it, hair follicles are extracted from the back of the head, or the area from which the donation will be made, using special methods and tools.

Then, these follicles are taken, and they are implanted in the incisions and wounds that were made in the area to be transplanted.

2. FUT Hair Transplant Technique

In which the surgeon cuts a thin strip of skin, then this tissue is divided into several parts, each part consisting of one to four follicles.

After that, these grafts are taken, and they are implanted in small wounds, which were made in the place to be transplanted.

Stages of beard and mustache transplant

Four stages must be passed to grow beard and mustache, as follows:

1. First stage: Shaving and anesthesia

In the first step before starting any procedure is to shave the hair of the head, or the area to be donated, so that the surgeon can inspect and examine the hair follicles appropriately, after which local anesthesia is applied in the selected area to avoid the person feeling pain during the operation.

2. The second stage: extraction

After examining the head, the area is defined, and hair follicles are extracted from it.

3. Third stage: transplant

The patient’s face is anesthetized in the places to be transplanted, and then the doctor implants hair follicles in them according to the shape agreed upon with the doctor before surgery.

It is important to know:

The loss of new beard hair after two or three weeks is completely normal, after which the hair returns and grows again.

Effectiveness and success rates of beard and mustache transplantation

The success rates of beard and mustache transplants are very high. It may reach 100%, and this largely depends on the skill of the surgeon who performs the operation, because the improper removal of the follicles may lead to an infection in the hair follicles, or to the permanent loss of the transplanted hair.

What are the necessary precautions after transplanting beards and mustaches?

The cleanliness of both the donation and transplantation areas must be taken care of, and some practices and activities should be avoided in the first days at least. The most important practices that must be avoided are:

• Swimming
• Exposure to direct sunlight
• Smoking
• Hot tub
• Strenuous physical activities and everything that causes sweating
• Touching or scratching donated or transplanted areas

Can I shave after beard and mustache transplantation?

You can usually shave the transplanted beard hair, and trim it within a week or 10 days after transplanting, and you do not have to worry about hair loss after two or three weeks, as it quickly returns to growth again.

What is the cost of growing beards and mustaches?

The cost varies from person to person, and it depends on several factors:

• Doctors' experience and skills
• Services provided by hair transplant centers
• Number of grafts or hair follicles transplanted

How long does beard transplantation take?

The session takes an average of 6 to 10 hours, this varies according to the number of grafts to be transplanted, so a full day should be allocated, with no other arrangements being made on the day of surgery.

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