Guide for beard hair transplants

The popularity of beard hair transplant surgery has been steadily increasing in recent years. This type of plastic surgery is ideal for men who are striving for a thicker or more extensive beard, mustache, sideburns or goatee. The treatment uses many of the same techniques found in other hair transplant procedures in Turkey, with follicular unit extraction (FUE) being the most common method.

Undergoing a beard hair transplant can be done for both cosmetic and medical reasons, but these are less common than the typical hair transplant procedure in Turkey. As she explained, Dr. Soner Tatlidede, “about 10% of all hair transplants in Turkey are actually beard hair transplants. Most people who undergo these procedures are not really looking for a full, long beard, but rather an attractive, thicker 3-day beard.”

Whether you are interested in beard hair transplant surgery for medical or aesthetic reasons, Meditravel is here to help.  Below is a brief guide explaining how beard hair transplantation works.

What is a beard hair transplant?

Similar to the traditional Istanbul hair transplant procedure, beard hair transplant surgery involves transplanting hair from one part of the body – known as the recipient site – to an area of balding or thinning hair – known as the donor site. When performed effectively, the procedure can permanently restore lost hair. It is also minimally invasive and is usually an outpatient procedure, meaning patients can return to the hotel the same day.

How does a beard hair transplant work?

As with other types of hair transplants in Turkey, there are several different methods that can be used for beard hair transplant surgery. The most popular choice is follicular unit extraction (FUE). You will discuss these methods with both your doctor and your Meditravel patient manager. This will depend on several factors, including your overall health and treatment expectations.

Before undergoing a beard hair transplant, your doctor will need to assess the texture of the hair in the recipient area and match it to an area of the body that could be used as a suitable recipient site. This will help to achieve the most natural looking results. Looking at the FUE hair transplant method, the procedure itself involves taking groups of hair follicles – known as grafts – from the donor site, one by one. These are then placed in a special solution to preserve their viability. Once all the grafts have been taken, they are transplanted into the recipient site. In total, the procedure takes about 4-8 hours, depending on the number of grafts being transplanted.

After chin hair transplant surgery, patients usually return to work and resume daily activities after 2-3 days. Swelling and redness may be noticed in both the donor and recipient areas during the first few weeks, but the first signs of growth should begin to appear after about three months.  In most cases, it takes 12 months to get final results. However, it is not uncommon for final results to take up to 18 months.

Why should I undergo a beard transplant?

As mentioned earlier, a beard hair transplant procedure can be undertaken for both cosmetic and medical reasons. The former is the most common reason why patients opt for this procedure. It has the potential to regain natural looking hair in the chin area and resolve any heterogeneity.

On the other hand, chin hair transplantation is also a viable option for patients seeking concealment in the chin area. Treatment can be undertaken to hide things like moles or acne. To address issues related to genetics, surgery or previous trauma.

Costs: how much does a beard transplant treatment cost in Turkey?

Undergoing any form of hair transplant surgery in Europe can be expensive, with average prices around €10,000. Therefore, in recent years, more and more patients are choosing to travel abroad for surgiers.

Beard hair transplants are one of the most popular operations in Turkey. The country offers high quality and many experienced hair transplant doctors. A beard hair transplant in Turkey is much cheaper than in most European countries, indicating the significant savings that can be made by travelling abroad.

The lower costs of a beard hair transplant in Turkey necessarily don’t mean lower quality.  World-renowned specialists provide the best care for great results.