Beard transplant in Turkey, Cost of Istanbul Clinics 2024

Beard implants in Turkey: What is it?

Beard transplant (or implantation) is a surgical procedure in which hair follicles are removed from a donor area. These zones are usually the nape of the neck or the sides of the head. The doctor will transplant grafts into beard areas that are bare or sparse. This technique stimulates growth and results in a thicker and more uniform beard. Many people resort to beard transplantation for aesthetic reasons. Thus, they improve their appearance by obtaining fuller facial hair.

Beard or facial hair transplantation is a procedure for men who want more hair on their faces. In fact, it is an autologous transplant, meaning the hair is taken from the patient's head.

According to research, 90% of hair transplants, that do not involve the scalp, target the face area. This includes eyebrows, eyelashes, beards, and mustaches, which account for the highest percentage.

Techniques of Beard Transplant in Turkey: FUE, FUT & DHI

In Turkey, When it comes to choosing the best beard transplant technique, there are three commonly used options:

• Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).
• Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).
• Direct Hair Implantation Gold plus (DHI).

FUE Beard Transplant

The FUE technique is the most widely used method. It involves harvesting graft follicles one by one. Indeed, it is considered a minimally invasive method and allows rapid healing for the patient.

FUT facial hair implants

The FUT process includes cutting a strip of skin from the back of the head. Then, it requires a long healing period with surgical failure risk.

DHI Gold Plus (Direct Hair implantation)

DHI Gold Plus Hair Grafting is a new method developed in our partner clinics in Turkey. Furthermore, it uses follicle-by-follicle extraction (maximum 2,500 follicles),but without prior shaving of the head and beard. This method uses a gold-tipped tool for precise graft implantation.

Postoperative Preparations to Avoid Transplant Failure

Beard transplantation corrects scarring, balances the amount of hair, and harmonizes the lower face features. To avoid the risk of a failed transplant, a preliminary consultation between the patient and the surgeon takes place at least two weeks before the operation. Afterward, doctors will take photographs to assess the number of follicles to be transplanted (usually between 500 and 3,000). This number determines the beard transplant cost. In addition, he will perform a blood test before the operation to ensure that the patient is in good health.

Facial hair restoration: How does the surgery work?

The aesthetic surgeon performs facial hair restoration surgery under local anesthesia, which can take 5 to 6 hours. Then, he uses a pencil to mark the beard area to be corrected and the area of hair to be removed. After harvesting follicles, the surgeon implants them in the areas already marked.

Over time, the transplanted follicles begin to produce new beard hair. The final results of beard transplantation become visible gradually, often between 6 and 12 months. It's the required time to complete hair growth.

Potential risks

You may think that facial hair grafting is not a complicated surgery to worry about. Nevertheless, it presents a medical procedure. Although complications are very rare, some of them may occur after the surgery.

As with most surgeries, there are risks of bleeding, scarring, and infection, but these are very rare with facial hair transplants. Occasionally, the follicles can become infected, generating a risk of scarring in the donor area, a few days after the procedure.

What can you do to prevent a botched beard transplant?

To avoid a botched beard transplant, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Elevate your head the first night by using several pillows or sleeping in a recliner. This may help reduce swelling.
• Place a towel under your head to absorb any minor bleeding.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages as they can negatively affect the healing process.
• Avoid swimming or exposing the transplanted area to water during the initial recovery period. Chlorinated or salty water can irritate the skin and compromise the success of the graft.
• Avoid applying cosmetic products to the grafted area without the prior approval of your surgeon. Some products may contain ingredients that can interfere with healing.

By following these instructions, you can optimize your beard implant results and reduce complications risk. It's important to communicate regularly with your surgeon. So, you inform him about any problem occurring during recovery.