We all have heard about hair transplants. Likewise, there is a beard transplant also that can work wonders for the thickening of the facial hairs. Many men desire to grow a full and thick beard. Not every man has it naturally. Therefore, procedures like beard transplants have become common nowadays. Due to advanced technology, now you can choose the kind of beard you desire.

Beard transplant:

The hair for the beard transplant comes from another part of the patient’s body. Commonly, the hair comes from the back of the head. After extraction of the hair follicles from the head, a surgeon transplants them to bald patches in the beard area. Usually, 4000 to 7000 hair follicles are available in typical beard transplants. Some surgeons use two hairs per graft for a natural-looking result.

FUE beard transplant, the most popular method:

In this technique, the surgeon grafts single hair one by one from the donor area. Small circular scars are left behind. The result depends upon the quality of the procedure. It is the most common procedure for a beard transplant.

Procedure:

The basic step of the transplantation is the same for the scalp and beard. But the planning g for each procedure is different. A physician must examine the entire face before surgery. The face of humans is a sensitive part. Its skin is more vulnerable than any other and more important as well. So, its examination requires more details. The planning before the surgery is different as well.

Pre-Surgery:

Before the transplant, the patient should take a few precautions. Do not take any medication like aspirin before surgery. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking. Take vitamin C tablets for a week before surgery. It helps in aiding the healing process.

Planning:

The doctor inspects the scalp or donor area to estimate the number of grafts. Then the doctor inspects the face and neck to detect the angles.  He gives all the preparatory information during this consultation process. Discuss all your medical history to avoid any complications after the surgery.

During The Procedure:

The procedure depends upon the type of transplant you choose. Here, we’ll cover the FUI as it’s common. During the procedure, the surgeon numbs the donor area and the harvesting area. Usually, a doctor uses short-acting and long-acting anaesthetics. Once the patient becomes numb, the surgeon starts grafting the hair follicles. Then the surgeon cuts the hair follicles and starts implanting them into the bald patches of beard.

After The Procedure:

After the anaesthesia wears off, the patient will feel tightness. In addition to that, there is irritation, redness, and discomfort during the first night. Next day the patient will experience numbness with a little bit of redness. It is the long-acting anaesthesia. This numbness will last for a few days. Otherwise, the patient feels fine.

Post-Surgery precautions:

The crusts around the scars last for a week. Contact surgeons if they exceed a week. Avoid washing your face for a few days. Take medications according to the doctor’s advice. However, do not worry if the hair starts falling. Because after this process, new and natural-looking hair will grow.