Many men suffer from a sparse beard and opt for a solution, namely a beard transplant. A transplant can fill in the bald spots in the beard or even create an entire beard, often leading to more self-confidence. But how does a beard transplant actually work? And what does all this involve? Read all about the beard transplant here.

How does a beard transplant work?

A beard transplant can be a good solution for men without beard hair, whether you don’t miss a moustache, goatee, sideburn or any other part of the beard, it doesn’t matter. There are several known causes for the lack of beard growth, namely genetics and heredity, surgical scars or, for example, burns. You don’t need to have a complete absence of hair for a beard transplant, it can also offer a solution for men with spotty beards who would like a thicker / more filled-in beard.

With a beard transplant, healthy hair follicles are moved from the donor area to the area where the hair is desired. The hair follicles will start to produce new hairs over time, causing the bald spot to disappear.

A beard transplant is performed under local anaesthetic. Because of the local anesthetic and because the transplant is performed by a professional team, a beard transplant is not invasive for you as a patient. It’s just a long one. The beard transplant takes between 4 and 8 hours. Depending on the amount of hair to be transplanted.

When will I see results?

In the first period after the beard transplant, something unnatural will happen to you, your transplanted hair may fall out. This is nothing to worry about and has absolutely no impact on the final result. It doesn’t have to happen to you, but the chances are high. The hair loss, also called shock fall, starts approximately from day 15 after treatment until the end of the second month.

In the third month after your beard transplant, nothing much happens. From the end of the third month, new hairs begin to grow every day. At the end of month seven after your beard transplant you will see about 85 to 90% of the result. Then, in the eighth to twelfth month, the hair continues to grow and new hairs are added all the time. After 12 to 14 months you will actually see your results, it was worth the wait!

However, it is important that you keep in mind that the description above is an example, not everyone is the same, so not everyone will have the same process. This is nothing to worry about, but if in doubt you can always contact us.

Your intake at Hair Clinic Wolf

In order to choose your definitive beard transplant specialist, it is good to have had an intake interview beforehand. The hair transplant specialists of Hair Clinic Wolf are happy to come to you. We want to relieve you as much as possible. During the consultation you discuss your wishes. There are also, for example, important questions that you would like to have answered, such as: Will the treatment leave scars? Or: Is the result I have in mind realistic? All your questions will be answered!

In addition to an intake in your trusted environment, you can of course always schedule a telephone intake or visit our office.