Beard Transplant Operation and Hair

Generally, people who do not grow a beard are popularly referred to as “beardless”. People who have a beard can benefit from beard transplantation operation with peace of mind.

For beard transplantation, there is no obligation to be completely beardless. It is common for beards not to grow completely on the cheeks and intermediate areas. Beard transplantation operation can also be performed in case of sparseness. Many people who are satisfied with their beard, even lush, prefer this operation to make it more beautiful.

This preference is completely proportional to the patient’s personal desire and free will. It is one of the preferred methods for the beard line to be regular and clear. It can also be applied in individuals who change gender, especially in people who change from female to male. Individuals who change sex where hormone therapy is incomplete can achieve a definite result with beard transplantation.

Severe diseases such as leukaemia and cancer have chemotherapy treatment. Individuals who have overcome these diseases and have experienced beard loss can have a beard transplant operation with peace of mind.

It is important to finish puberty for beard transplant operation. As it is known, there is a possibility of beard growth and growth during puberty. Therefore, the completion of puberty is expected.

In the absence of exceptional circumstances, beard transplantation is not applied to people aged 20 and under. Because puberty and beard variability are still developing.

The amount of beard and the area to be transplanted are at the discretion of the person. Some patients may be concerned about having too much beard. For this reason, the number of grafts can be decided by the patient himself.

If the procedure is performed by specialist doctors, the beard transplantation process is completed aesthetically without spoiling the natural results. Therefore, the choice of doctor and clinic should be made carefully.

Methods Used in Beard Transplant Operation

1.     FUT beard transplant method

This method is one of the oldest operation types. Although it is still rarely preferred, it has started to be used less because of its disadvantages. Generally, transition to more advanced technology methods has been provided. It has
disadvantages due to the removal of the roots by means of surgery.

It is not preferred for beard transplantation operation since there is a risk of scarring in the transplantation and harvesting areas. In addition, due to the same angle after transplantation, there is a high probability of encountering steep hair restoration called grass man. Since the roots are transplanted by making an incision, the treatment period takes a long time in this method.

The disadvantages include more pain in the nape and donor area. Beard growth in groups is also among the disadvantages. Due to all negative aspects, the FUT method is considered old and undeveloped. For this reason, it is no longer preferred today except in very rare cases.

2.     Beard transplantation operation using the FUE technique

This method is one of the most frequently used techniques today. Hair follicles are removed from the donor area one by one without incision. It gives a very successful result due to its natural appearance. It is among the modern techniques due to the low pain and fast treatment process.

A more natural appearance is obtained by removing the beards one by one rather than in group form. Special Micro FUE motor is used during the process of opening micro channels. Its adjustable rotation speed makes its use more efficient.

Generally, a needle with a thickness of 0.7 mm is preferred in beard transplantation. It would be more correct for the doctor to act according to his own preference in terms of angle. If it is performed under the supervision of a specialist doctor, the result is successful.

Note: FUE Usually people perceive the whole operation process as FUE method. However, FUE beard and hair transplantation does not cover the entire operation process. FUE method is only the process of removing the hair grafts one by one without incision using a special micro motor during the operation.

For this reason, there are FUE Lateral Slit, FUE Sapphire technique types. In fact, these techniques are the techniques in which the FUE procedure is performed and differ in other points. This subject is confused a lot by people.

Beard transplantation operation with sapphire FUE technique

As the name suggests, sapphire stone is used in this procedure. As in hair transplantation procedures, beard transplantation is applied in facial hair transplantation the same way. The operation is performed with a triangular tool with sapphire stone. During the canal opening process, 60 to 65 grafts can be transplanted per cm² due to the decrease of up to 10 degrees.

One of the disadvantages is that the canal opened during micro canal opening may close quickly. This may require re-procedure. However, apart from this situation, it is one of the techniques that does not have any negative features. Therefore, the side effect is very low and follicular unit grafting is successful.

Beard transplantation operation with FUE Lateral Slit method

In classical beard transplantation, lateral micro channels are opened in the determined transplantation area at the angles deemed necessary by the doctor. Surgical instruments are used to make small micro incisions in the strip
of skin.

The hair follicles taken from the donor area are then transplanted to the beard transplantation area. It is necessary to act carefully during the hair follicles transferred to the micro channels. Local anaesthetic is applied and bristles are collected from the recipient site.

Lateral micro channels should be suitable for the skin and hair structure of the person. Otherwise, it is possible to encounter vertical beards that grow vertically called grass man. This may disrupt the natural appearance and cause the death of unadapted hair follicles.

As a result, beard transplantation operation is performed unsuccessfully. However, if it is performed by specialised doctors, the procedure is completed successfully. For this reason, it is necessary to be very sensitive about choosing a doctor.

Recipient area experience on individual hairs is very important. You should get help from people who are knowledgeable about Fue beard transplantation. Our centre serving as a clinic in Turkey is assertive in this regard.

3.     Beard transplantation operation with DHI CHOI technique

DHI CHOI technique was first used in the world by a Korean doctor. As the name suggests, the technique has improved itself day by day. Beard transplantation can be performed comfortably because different hair follicles are treated in different sizes and dimensions.

The difference from the classical Lateral Slit technique and sapphire beard transplantation technique is that no cutting tool is used. The hair follicles taken from the donor area are transplanted with a Choi implanter pen. The tip of the needle is placed in a single follicle without damaging the hair follicle. In this way, beard transplantation is the process of direct transplantation to the area to be transplanted.