How Much is a Beard Transplant in Turkey?

Yes, the procedure will be more affordable than in other European countries. When choosing the hospital where you will be operated, it is important to choose the institution and the doctor by considering some factors such as location, surgeon’s experience and technique used.

Are the Results of Beard Transplantation Permanent?

Yes, the results of beard transplantation last a lifetime. That is why this procedure is considered an effective remedy for beard loss or patchy beards.

Does Beard Transplantation Leave Scars?

If the beard transplant is done correctly and carefully, there will be little or no noticeable scarring. We recommend our Hair Transplant specialists who always know how to minimize scarring.

Does Beard Transplantation Hurt?

You may feel some discomfort after the procedure. But this is not something that cannot be overcome with painkillers.

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Beard Transplant Procedure : If you are someone who suffers from weak beards or you just dream of having an even more bushy beard, do not worry because you are in the right place. With this article, we open a new page for you.

What is a Beard Transplantation?

As the name suggests, it is a procedure in which healthy hair follicles are removed from the donor (usually from the patient) and then transplanted into the skin in the face area to give the appearance of a natural-looking beard or mustache.

Hair taken for transplant is taken from an area that is not very visible, such as the back of your head. This is because it is easier to get a natural-looking facial hair. At Hürrem Sultan Hospital, your doctor is highly skilled and experienced in implanting hair follicles at natural angles and thus reflecting the original hair growth pattern. On average, your doctor will need 4000-7000 hair follicles to ensure the best possible result for the procedure.

After 2-3 weeks after your successful beard transplant, you will notice that the transplanted hair will begin to fall out. However, this is completely normal, as new hair will begin to grow. At this point, you may start to wonder if it is possible to transplant hair follicles from donor areas such as legs or chest. Your doctor will consider this as a last resort because it is very important that the donor’s hair is similar in caliber and texture to the existing facial hair.

Methods for Operation

How does beard transplant work ? There are 2 important methods for operation:

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE):

FUE is the most popular method, in this treatment, your hair follicles are grafted from the donor area and then collected in the desired area (beard or mustache).

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT):

In this treatment, a small strip of tissue is removed from the donor site through microscopic dissection, this method will leave a small scar.

Advantages of Procedure

Before we discuss the pros and cons of all this treatment, let’s review the advantages of FUE and FUT procedures.

Advantages of FUE:

There are no small linear scars.
Faster recovery time.
Scars are difficult to find.
No pain is experienced during or after the procedure.
Ability to collect a large amount of hair in a short time.

However, it is important to have a holistic understanding of this treatment, which you can achieve by studying the pros and cons of operation. Let’s start with the benefits of procedure:

Various studies show that men with hair on their face are more attractive. These studies also indicate that a beard provides safety, strength, and self-confidence.

Operation is not a painful procedure. Because this whole procedure requires minimal invasion, and medical innovation is currently at its best. However, it’s natural for you to experience a pinch of sensation.

Operation does not need a long healing process, after the procedure you will notice a little redness and slight swelling, but it will disappear in the following days. Apart from these minor symptoms, there are no other side effects of operation.

Procedure is considered a permanent solution for individuals suffering / deprived of facial hair. The entire procedure is completed within 5 hours. Immediately after the operation, you can leave the house.

After the procedure, your beard will grow naturally and will be shaped as you wish.

What are the temporary side effects of operation?

Beard Transplant Side Effects ; According to the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), it is estimated that it takes about 7 – 10 days for your facial skin to fully heal to the point where the treatment is not apparent. But in some cases, it has been reported that patients may need 2-4 weeks for the swelling and redness to pass. In the first week following the procedure, extreme caution should be exercised when shaving around the newly transplanted hair. Also, some common side effects of procedure include:

slight bruising,
sensitivity in the donor area and in the transplanted area.

Your doctor will prescribe you antibiotic ointment to prevent infections.

Is there a scar left after the operation?

It is important to remember that the donor area is not easily visible and your doctor will prefer to remove hair follicles from other body areas, such as the legs and chest, if they do not have enough hair follicles to graft. In addition to the fact that the small linear scar is in an almost invisible area, there are no other significant aesthetic threats to this treatment.

In summary, operation is not the only way to treat the lack of hair on your face, but it is a permanent solution. Other solutions include but are not limited to hormonal therapy, but discuss your available options with your doctor to determine the best possible outcome.

What You Need to Do Before Surgery

If you are allergic, you should inform your doctor before the operation starts.
24 hours before surgery, you should avoid smoking as it can prolong your recovery time.
Any alcoholic beverage should be avoided 24 hours before surgery. Anesthesia does not give good results with alcohol.
If you are taking medication for chronic or acute diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, you should inform your surgeon as soon as possible.

Surgery Stages

Each procedure is customized according to the needs and preferences of each patient and welcomes you to Confident Hair Clinic, one of the best hospitals in Turkey. To help you understand it better, here is a step-by-step guide to procedure:

1. Preparation

First of all, a consultation (between you and a specialist) will be planned to make sure you are a suitable candidate for operation.

After our doctor examines you, you will be told the approximate number of grafts you need. During your consultations with your doctor, be prepared for the following questions:

Have you ever had a beard transplant before?
Do you have any medical conditions that we need to know about?
Are you currently taking any medications?
What do you expect from surgery?

2. Plan your trip

When you decide to have a beard transplant, our first step will be to provide you with several detailed doctor options. After choosing your preferred doctor, he will set a date for the operation and your trip will be planned. All dates will always be set according to your preferences.

We recommend that you come to Turkey a few days before the surgery so that you have enough time to rest.

3. Final consultation with the doctor

When you arrive at our hospital, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your beard transplant surgeon. Part of the interviews will be about your expectations and goals. After that, the surgeon will draw marks on your new beard line, making a drawing of what you should expect.

4. Medical Examinations

Before the surgery begins, your doctor will examine your overall health status by performing different tests, such as physical and blood tests. When the test results are known, your final preparation for surgery will begin.

5. Preparation for surgery

As part of your final surgical preparations, our specialist will give you a local anesthetic. This is done so that you do not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. If the doctor decides to use the FUE technique, the donor area will be shaved.

6. FUE beard transplant surgery

After the anesthesia starts, the operation will begin. Our doctor will remove the hair follicles one by one using micro knives and micro staples. All removed hair follicles will be stored in a container containing a special solution that keeps the grafts alive.

Depending on the number of hair follicles to be transplanted, the surgery usually takes between 3 and 8 hours to complete.

7. Postoperative control

The day after surgery, you will meet with your doctor for a post-operative evaluation, and in this session the doctor will give you some guidelines to follow during the recovery period.

What Awaits You After the Operation?

In the first 3-4 days after surgery, the treatment marks will still be visible in your beard area. But the good side is that you can start doing your daily routines during this time.
After 1 week of beard transplantation, it is recommended that you do not wash your beard area in the first 5 days after surgery. This also means that you should avoid rain.
If the procedure is performed using the FUE technique, your surgeon will not use a surgical suture, but if performed using the FUT method, it is possible to use absorbable stitches.
It is normal to have a feeling of numbness or tingling in the treated area for several weeks.

You can expect to see some results after 2 or 3 months, but it is advisable to start shaving your beard 6 months after surgery.