With winter approaching, you may be considering growing out your beard to keep your face warm in the cold weather. Beards have grown in popularity over the past couple of years. But what if your beard is patchy or you are unable to grow a full beard? That is where a beard transplant can help fill in your facial hair and boost your self-confidence. A beard transplant can also help conceal scars and can be a great option for transgender patients who want to achieve a more masculine look with facial hair.
The beard transplant process is very similar to that of a scalp hair transplant where follicular unit grafts are harvested from the permanent donor area along the back and sides of the head. The grafts are then implanted into the areas that need greater facial hair density. Typically patients can return to their normal, non-strenuous activities after the second day. In 2-4 weeks, the transplanted hairs will fall out. But don’t worry because your new facial hair will regrow in 3-4 months. There are few risks involved for the procedure and most of them are the same for standard hair transplants.
The new hair will grow like normal facial hair. You can shave it, but why would you want to? The new facial hair is permanent and can be groomed and allowed to grow like a typical beard. It’s important to choose a surgeon with experience in hair restoration. Dr. Ballon is careful to place grafts in the correct angle and direction for natural-looking results.
If you are interested in a hair transplant, call 678-691-0880 to set up your consultation with Dr. Ballon. At Aesthetics Hair Restoration, we strive to achieve a true VIP experience for all our patients so that you can leave feeling confident in your decision.