Beard Transplant - Medlife Group

Many men have the desire to grow a thick, full beard. However, it is not possible in every case. At this point, a beard transplant may do what your genetics or other factors won’t allow you to do and you can achieve your desired look.Beard transplant operation can improve the appearance of your face, giving it a more contoured line and a fuller, more neatly shaved look. With our highly experienced specialist in Turkey, without any doubts, you will have the beard you want with excellent and permanent results.

A beard transplant is a method of hair restoration in which the specialist transplants beard hair to the scalp using follicular unit extraction techniques (FUE) and tools. Similar to hair transplant, a beard transplant is the most permanent hair restoration treatment. The hair follicles are taken from an area of the scalp where the hair is unlikely to fall out as you age, and this means once transplanted the hair should continue to grow for a number of years.

When it comes to scarring, FUE is considered the superior method as it leaves only small unnoticeable white circle-shaped scars behind.The FUE beard transplant is considerably less painful than the other methods, and many patients report little to no discomfort at all.

The procedure itself is very similar to normal hair transplant operations. Hairs from your donor site (back of your head) are harvested to be transplanted to help you achieve that perfect beard.

Beard transplants also need to go in at a correct angle so that the growing hair aligns properly and looks natural. This means that, this process is extremely difficult and requires the steady hand of an experienced specialist. At this point, you can totally trust our experienced and talented specialists!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long is the expected recovery time after having a Beard Transplant?

The recovery time is minimal after this procedure, there might be minor swelling and redness in the first week after the procedure.

2. Are the results permanent?

The planted hairs will begin to grow permanently after a three to four month period as your body regenerate hair follicles, following the angle of your natural hair.

3. Is the procedure painful?

As we use local anesthesia, you won’t feel any form of pain but only a slight discomfort.

4. Will there be any scarring after having a Beard Transplant?

As long as you follow the post operation instructions after having a beard transplant procedure, there won’t be any scarring.

5. How do I know if I’m an ideal candidate for beard transplant?

If you have trouble growing facial hair or suffer from hair loss on your face, you can be an ideal candidate for beard transplant. As a candidate, you must have sufficient hair growth in your donor area for a most successful procedure.

How Does Process Work?

First Day: You will arrive at the airport and our team will drive you to your hotel.You will be picked up from the airport by our team, and will be brought to the hotel. Depending on the time of your arrival, you might be taken to the hospital for some tests and scans. If not, you will spend this day relaxing in your room.

Second Day: You will be picked up by a personal host from the hotel and you will be taken to our clinic. There, all necessary controls and tests will be done before our hair specialist sees you. Afterwards your beard transplant operation will start by administering local anesthesia to the donor area and to the transplant area. When those areas feel numb, our hair specialist will begin with the operation and it will take about 5-6 hours for the session to be over. Once the operation is over you will be taken to the hotel.

Third Day: You will be picked up from your hotel and our hair specialist will see you for a check up, and walk you through the post operation instructions you need to follow.

Fourth Day: You will be picked up from the hotel by our team and will be taken to the airport for your departure flight.

Pre-Op Instructions

Blood thinners and other types of medication will need to be avoided for about two weeks before surgery.

Nutritional supplements such as ginseng, Vitamin E, and others should also be stopped during this period. Our medical professionals will talk more with you about this once your medical history has been reviewed and your customized treatment plan has been developed.

Alcoholic beverages and smoking should be stopped at least two weeks prior to beard transplant operation to prevent complications with the healing process.

Not following the pre-op instructions can lead to “thin blood” and an increase of bleeding during the operation, making it harder to execute a detailed hair drawing that maximizes density. Furthermore, these patients metabolize anesthetics faster, making it more difficult to maintain adequate anesthesia. This will increase the amount of necessary injections and prolong the duration of the procedure.

Avoid potential hazards to the face (sun exposure, etc.) in the weeks leading up to your operation.

Stop the use of any kind of beard products the day before the procedure.

Post-Op Instructions

For the first night, sleep with your head elevated on several pillows or in a recliner chair to prevent swelling, and place a towel under your head for possible light bleeding.

Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications and do not drink any alcohol three days prior to your procedure.

No direct sun exposure to the face for more than 30 minutes at a time for the first two weeks. Wearing a hat provides adequate protection.

Avoid any strenuous physical activity the first two days after your procedure. After six days, you may resume moderate exercise. After 10 days, you may resume swimming.

Don’t be concerned if your hair begins to fall out after two to three weeks. It’s a natural part of the process, but by three months you should notice a marked improvement in the amount and thickness of your facial hair.

You can begin to shave at eight days after the procedure.

For the first five days after the procedure do not get the transplanted areas wet. On the sixth day, you can begin to wash your face normally.