What is Beard and Mustache Transplantation?
Beard and mustache transplantation is the process of transplanting healthy hair follicles to areas where the beard and mustache are rare or absent. The hair follicles sought for transplanting are taken from the back of the neck and transferred to the face. Shape changes and direction of growth in the beard and mustache differ from hair to hair. In order to achieve a natural beard and mustache appearance, it is important to transplant the healthy hair follicles from the nape with curved, angled and intermittent transplants. In this way, the new beard and mustache that will grow will be far from an artificial appearance.
How is Beard and Mustache Transplantation Performed?
Beard and mustache transplantation is performed by transplanting healthy hair follicles from the neck of the person to areas with sparse mustache and beard. Local anesthesia is usually administered to the patient during the procedure. The transplant process of hair follicles takes approximately 4-5 hours. The patient does not feel pain or ache during transplantation. There is no pain or ache after the transplantation process. Crusting and small wounds can be seen in the transplanted areas, but this will end in a short time. The hairs transplanted to the face are shed within 15 days and prepare the skin for healthy hair formation. After about 3 months, new mustache and beard formation takes place. After about 6-8 months, the beard and mustache of the desired length are formed on the patient’s face. Thus, patients get their own beard and mustache.
To whom is Beard and Mustache Transplantation Applied?
Beard and mustache transplantation is a painless procedure performed on people who have sparse beards and mustaches or who have no beard and mustache at all. It is important for people who want to have a beard and mustache transplant to have healthy hair donors to be transplanted to the problem area. The healthy hair follicles to be transplanted are usually taken from the neck of the person. For this reason, it is important that the person has healthy hair follicles to be transplanted. Any patient who has sparse beard and mustache density or no beard and mustache can have this procedure.
What Should Be Considered After Beard and Mustache Transplantation?
After beard and mustache transplantation, it is recommended that the patient should not lie on his/her face for the first three days or stand with his/her face tilted forward. This warning is provided to prevent any swelling or edema on the face after the procedure. Minor bleeding and crusting may occur in the areas where beard and mustache transplantation is performed. In such a case, you should not try to wipe or wash your face. This may cause the transplanted new roots to dislodge. For this reason, you should not touch or clean the area. You should not wash your face for 2-3 days after hair or mustache transplantation. The first washing process will be done by the clinic after 3 days. You should not try to clean the small crusts that form on your face after transplantation. You may cause damage to the hair follicles. In addition, you should take care to sleep on your back for 3 days after transplanting. Rubbing your face against the pillow may cause the transplanted hair follicles to dislodge. Avoiding wearing tight-fitting clothes should also be preferred to protect the hair follicles. The drugs and antibiotics given by our specialist doctor should be used regularly.