Beard transplant
A beard transplant moves hair from the back of your scalp into patchy or empty areas of the face using the FUE technique. Filling cheek patches can take a few hundred grafts, a full beard 2,000 or more. In Turkey, 1,500 grafts come to about $1,050 to $3,000, though many clinics price beard work as its own package.
Beard zones, front view
Moustache and chin are often full while the cheeks stay patchy. Grafts fill the cheek line and connect the zones.
Existing hair Planned grafts A diagram, not a patient result
- Goatee or moustache
- Around 400 to 1,000 grafts
- Full beard
- Around 2,000 to 4,000 grafts
- 1,500 grafts in Turkey
- $1,050 to $3,000
The procedure
How a beard transplant is done
The method is the same family as FUE on the scalp, with extra care for the angle of facial hair.
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Design
You and the surgeon mark the beard shape on your face, including the cheek line, neck line and any gaps to fill.
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Donor harvesting
Single and two hair grafts are usually taken from under the back of the scalp, where hair texture is closest to beard hair.
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Site creation
Very small sites are made at a sharp angle so hairs lie flat against the skin, the way beard hair grows.
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Placement
Grafts are placed one by one, mostly single hairs at the edges and pairs in denser zones.
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Aftercare
Small crusts form around each graft and usually clear within a week to ten days. No shaving until your surgeon allows it.
Typical graft counts by area
Ranges commonly used when planning beard work. Your number depends on the area, the density you want and your donor supply.
| Area | Typical grafts | Estimate in Turkey |
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| Moustache | 300 to 700 | $350 to $1,000 |
| Goatee | 500 to 1,000 | $550 to $1,600 |
| Cheek patches | 300 to 800 per side | $700 to $2,000 |
| Sideburns | 200 to 400 per side | $400 to $1,200 |
| Full beard | 2,000 to 4,000 | $2,100 to $6,000 |
Estimates use the scalp price per graft. Many clinics quote beard work differently, so compare written offers.
What a beard transplant costs
Beard grafts take longer to place than scalp grafts because the sites are tiny and the angle is very flat. That is why some clinics charge more per graft for the face, while others sell a fixed beard package.
Country matters as much as for the scalp. Turkey and Hungary usually come out lower, the UK and the USA higher. Compare offers on graft count and who places the grafts, not only the headline price.
- Number of grafts and size of the area
- Whether the surgeon places the grafts personally
- Package extras such as hotel and transfers
- Combined sessions with scalp work, which some clinics discount
Good reasons and poor reasons to have one
A beard transplant is a choice about appearance. These points help you decide whether it is right for you.
Patchy growth that does not fill in
If you are past your mid twenties and patches have stayed the same for years, grafts can fill them.
Scars on the face
Hair can sometimes be placed into stable scar tissue to hide it. A surgeon needs to assess the skin first.
Still developing beard
Facial hair often fills in through the early twenties. Waiting may save you the cost entirely.
Weak scalp donor area
If you also need scalp work, a surgeon may advise against using donor supply for the face.
Questions for a beard transplant clinic
Ask these before booking, and get the answers in writing.
- Who designs the beard line and places the grafts?
- Where on my scalp will the grafts come from?
- How many grafts do you plan for each area?
- When can I shave or trim again?
- Do you offer beard and eyebrow transplant work regularly, or mostly scalp work?
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Send photos of your beard and describe the areas to fill. Clinics reply with a graft plan and price in the same format. For scalp prices, see hair transplant cost.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many grafts do I need for a beard transplant?
A moustache or goatee usually takes 400 to 1,000 grafts, cheek patches a few hundred per side, and a full beard around 2,000 to 4,000. A surgeon confirms the number after examining you. Density goals change the count too.
Does a beard transplant look natural?
It can, when grafts are placed at a very flat angle in the direction of your facial hair and singles are used at the edges. Results vary, so ask to see consented cases by the same team.
When can I shave after a beard transplant?
Most surgeons ask you to wait about two weeks before trimming with scissors and longer before using a razor. Follow your own clinic's schedule, as it depends on healing. Shaving too early can dislodge grafts.
Will transplanted beard hair fall out?
Transplanted hairs usually shed within the first weeks. New growth tends to start around month three, with the result settling between months six and twelve. This shedding is a normal part of healing and does not mean the grafts failed.
Will I have scars on my face?
Tiny sites usually heal without visible marks, though some redness can last a few weeks. The donor area on the scalp has the small dot scars of FUE, hidden by hair.