Beard and Moustache Transplant

Beard and moustache transplantation moves grafts from the occipital donor area to the face in cases of genetic sparseness, absent regional growth, burn or surgical scars and moustache loss after cleft-lip repair. Because facial hair exits at angles and directions different from scalp hair, the procedure demands its own design discipline.

Anaesthesia

Local

Graft Range

500–3,000 by area

Technique

FUE / DHI

Shaving

After day 10

Design Principles

Design follows facial contours, jaw structure and existing beard distribution. On the cheeks and jawline hairs exit very close to the skin, angled downward; in the moustache area they slant toward the lip margin. Results look unnatural if these angles are not respected. Single-hair grafts define the beard border, two-hair grafts provide density inside.

Candidates

Men with no or patchy beard growth
Densification of cheeks, sideburns or goatee
Camouflage of acne, burn, trauma or surgical scars
Absent moustache growth after cleft-lip repair
Facial hair as part of gender-affirming care

Donor Area

Grafts are typically taken from the lower occipital scalp, where hair calibre most closely matches facial hair. Dense submental beard may serve as a donor for minor corrections.

Procedure and Recovery

3–6 hours under local anaesthesia.
Redness and punctate crusts for the first 3 days; the face is not washed in this period.
Crusts clear in 7–10 days; shaving after 10–14 days.
Shock loss at weeks 2–4; permanent growth from months 3–4.
Final result assessed at months 8–12.

Points to Note

Facial oedema and redness are more visible than on the scalp; social downtime should be planned accordingly. Density expectations must match donor capacity; results vary between individuals.