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Beard Transplant

Beard transplants are typically performed on men who have spotty or patchy areas in their beards. For many men a beard is a fashion statement, while for others, a beard may hide acne scars or help deemphasize (or emphasize) certain facial features. Men with small or recessed chins will sometimes use a beard to enhance these features.

Beard Transplant Process

The beard transplant procedure typically takes from 2 to 4 hours to complete. During this time, hairs are harvested from the donor site in the back of the head. The hair seeds are then placed in the thinning or patchy areas of the beard. Because of the overabundance of permanent hairs in the donor area, this hair is typically not missed. A suture will be used to close the donor site. The suture is hidden under the hair in the back and sides (note: the suture may be visible in patients with especially short hair). The suture is then removed 10-days following the procedure.

Within 2 to 3 months, the small hairs that were transplanted into the beard will begin to grow and fill in the thin or patchy spots. Some men may prefer additional procedures if the area of thinness is large or if the person wants to add bulk or thickness to the transplanted area. The pictures below illustrate one procedure, 4 months after the procedure was performed.