Beards have been a rising trend for centuries, with different men keeping them for their faces to stay stylish. In some cases, beards are considered a sign of masculinity, even though not every masculine human (man) is able to grow them. However, with advancements in medical technology, it is possible for a man without a beard – but who wishes to grow it – to have their dream come true through body and scalp hair transplant to the face.We spoke with Dr. Parsa Mohebi for help with this article.
What is A Beard Transplant?
Beard transplant is a medical procedure of restoring or ‘planting’ facial hair. The hair may be taken from the scalp or other parts of the body and then grafted on the face.
Why Get A Beard Transplant?
Beard transplant is popular as it offers a more permanent solution to scarce facial hairs. It is now a popular procedure in most hair clinics, either for men who do not have any beards or those who wish to have thicker ones. In this case, one may approach such clinics, talk to a hair or beard transplant specialist to know their options, and start the procedure to grow a dense or thick beard.
If you consider a beard transplant, you must get a skilled and experienced hair transplant doctor. Additionally, here are some of the crucial things you may want to know beforehand about the whole process.
Anyone can have a beard transplant if they wish so. However, they need to engage an expert first to advise them on the best options and whether they qualify. Overall, one may opt for the transplant as long as:
- In optimum health condition;
- Thin or sparsely populated hairs on the face;
- An adequate amount of good and thick hair on other parts of the body acting as the donor, for example, the back of their scalp.
Beard Transplant and Your Undeveloped Beard Problem
If you have had an undeveloped beard or mustache problem that is continually bothering you, you can have it transplanted. If your desire is for a full-grown and dense beard, but natural beard growth and development are not on your card, a hair transplant doctor can help you take care of the problem. Besides, you can hide any wounds or scars you may have on your face with beard transplantation.
One of the advantages of the transplant is that it can offer a permanent solution. Since it is a safe and minimally invasive procedure, too, it leaves no scars on your face. If you have the right experts do it for you, you can be sure to have it as a one-time solution with no side effects on your body. In addition, you do not have to follow any strict or regular medication regiments to keep the new hair in place.
Men with no beard or well-developed facial hairs due to genetic disorders, past laser hair removals, injuries, or surgeries can have beard transplantation. After some time, the donor area will re-grow hairs to replace the harvested ones. The recipient will also proceed with healthy hair growth if the procedure was carried out professionally.
What You Should Do to Make the Transplant a Success
It is your responsibility to ensure that the transplant holds strong before and after. The doctor will do their work, but you also have to ensure to follow several precautions as follows:
- Stop the intake of alcohol, anti-inflammatory medications, and aspirin, among others that your specialist may advise you against.
- Avoiding taking caffeine on the day of surgery as it may increase your sensitivity to medications or even increase bleeding.
- It is also advisable to take a vitamin C tablet daily for a whole week before the transplant. Taking Vitamin C can help you heal faster.
Why is the Beard or Mustache of Such Importance to Men?
An androgen hormone powers the growth of beards when one reaches puberty. Both the dihydrotestosterone and testosterone hormones are also responsible for the growth of beards, which means an improper secretion of the same may lead to poor development of the facial hairs. However, with the right levels of hormones, a man can grow the thickest and healthiest beard ever and feel the sense of masculinity that they desire.
In Summary
Beard transplant can take up to 3,000 grafts. The procedure is minimally invasive, and only a qualified and competent specialist should handle it. If you are sure that this is a procedure you can have, talk to an expert beforehand to know whether you qualify and if your body has enough hair for transplanting. Know of any side effects that may limit you beforehand too.
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