Beard transplantation

What is the procedure for a beard transplant like?

Hair transplants are becoming more and more known as the definitive solution for alopecia. However, beard transplantation is less well known, though it makes it possible to have a beard in areas where we’ve never had it before and correct imperfections.

With a simple hair surgery, using the same technique as hair transplants, we can get a thick beard with very natural results. At Insparya, as with hair transplants, the procedure we use is the FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction).

Depending on the specific recipient area (this may be the beard, moustache, cheeks, sideburns, or any combination of these), a certain number of follicular units is required. This amount depends on the patient’s face and morphology, though the procedure is usually performed in a single session.

At Insparya Group, our clinics specialise in beard transplantation, where we address deficiencies and imperfections. You can find us in Madrid, Valencia, Marbella, Braga, Porto, Lisbon, and Villamoura.

How long does a beard transplant last?

A beard transplant provides a full beard for a lifetime. It’s important to remember that the patient’s follicular units are moved from one area of their own scalp to another. Therefore, it’s not possible for them to be rejected once they are implanted and have adapted to the recipient area.

When will I start seeing results?

After the beard transplant procedure, a good result depends on the quality of postoperative care. Patients should always perform a set of tasks after their operation, in addition to attending follow-up appointments at the clinic.

On average, about three/four months after the beard transplant, the grafted follicles begin to grow.

What is the postoperative period of a beard transplant like?  

In a beard transplant, recovery is fast. That means you can lead a normal life following the procedure. The steps that should be taken during the first few days are simpler than those for a hair transplant, and they only last 10 days after the procedure.

During the first few days, you have to apply healing cream and avoid direct sunlight on the recipient area. It is also important to avoid rubbing the beard area, especially with clothes or hands not to damage the implanted follicles.

Beard hairs should not be trimmed until the doctor says so because doing so could damage the transplanted units.

Also, as with hair transplantation, it is important not to scratch the area or tear off any scabs that appear during those first few days. After a beard transplant, the scabs fall off by themselves after a week.

It’s also important to know that before the first shave, the area and follicular units must have fully adapted. That’s why it is important not to shave until indicated by the specialist.

What happens after the beard transplant?

After a beard transplant, healing begins, and after a few days, the care needed after the procedure ends.

When can we see the results of a beard transplant?  

At six months, the beard’s density is visually evident, and at twelve months, the results are considered final.

What are the results of a beard transplant like?  

The results of a beard transplant are natural, with a much fuller beard that behaves like any natural beard.

Price of a beard transplant  

Normally, the price of a beard transplant is lower than the price of a hair transplant. This is because it’s almost always the case that fewer follicular units are needed to cover the recipient area than in a hair transplant. The price of a beard transplant varies depending on the patient and the number of follicular units needed to meet their expectations.

If you want a quote for your beard transplant, contact Insparya. We’ll offer you free advice and answer your questions about the procedure and the results.

How long does it take to grow a beard?

As we’ve said before, the beard begins to grow about three/four months after the transplant. This is when you will start to see results.