A beard transplant moves hair from the back of your scalp into the beard area. See typical before and after changes, recovery and cost factors, then preview a simulated result on your own photo.
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Tiny scabs form around each graft and fall off within about a week.
Most transplanted hairs fall out. This is normal; the follicles stay.
New beard hairs start to come through.
The beard fills in to its final density.
This treatment suits you if your beard grows but leaves gaps. Common reasons are patchy cheeks, a goatee that doesn't connect to the sides, a thin moustache, or scars where hair won't grow. The cause matters, so a clinic will check why the patches are there first. You also need enough healthy hair at the back of your scalp to spare. If you're also thinking about your scalp, see hair transplant before and after to learn how donor hair behaves.
Most clinics use FUE. The surgeon removes single grafts from the back of your scalp, one at a time. They then place each graft into your cheeks, chin, jaw or moustache area. You stay awake, and local anaesthetic numbs both areas. The angle of each graft matters. Beard hair grows flat and downward, so the new hairs should follow the same direction. Good placement helps them blend with the hair you already have instead of sticking out.
Beard transplant before and after images help you set fair expectations. Look at hair direction, how the edges blend, and how evenly the patches fill. Check that the photos match in lighting and angle. Remember that early photos can look patchy, because most new hairs shed first. The real change shows from month 3–4 and keeps building to about 12 months. A simulated preview on your own face can help you decide what kind of fill you'd want.
There's no single price. Cost depends on how many grafts you need and on the clinic you choose. Filling a small patch takes fewer grafts than building out full cheeks or connecting a goatee. Clinics also price in different ways. Some charge per graft, others charge per session. Ask for a written quote after your consultation. Check what it includes, such as aftercare and follow-up visits, so you can compare clinics fairly.
Yes. Transplanted hairs are permanent. They come from the back of the scalp, where hair tends to keep growing, and they keep that trait in your beard. The catch is patience. Most of the new hairs shed between weeks 2 and 8. That's normal, because the follicles stay in place. New growth starts around month 3–4. Your final result takes about 12 months, so judge it then, not in the first few months.
Downtime is about a week. Tiny scabs form around each graft and fall off within roughly seven days. Your face and the back of your scalp may look red at first. Follow your clinic's aftercare closely. Avoid rubbing or picking the scabs, and ask when you can wash, shave and exercise again. Most people plan a quiet week off before going back to work or social plans.
The hair used for your beard comes from the back of your scalp, and that supply is finite. Every graft moved to your face is one you can't use later for your hairline. That's why a sensible plan matches your goals to what your donor area can give. Ask your surgeon how much donor hair you have and whether you might need it for your scalp in future. A modest fill can look natural and leaves you options.
Before you book a consultation, it helps to picture the change. Upload a clear, front-facing photo to the AestheView preview. It shows a realistic, typical simulated result at around 12 months on your own face. Use the slider to compare before and after. It's not a medical plan and doesn't predict your exact outcome. Take it to your consultation as a starting point for talking about what you want.
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