What Is a Beard Transplant?
A beard transplant uses FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) — the same technique as scalp hair transplant surgery. Individual follicular units are extracted from the donor zone (typically the back of the scalp) and implanted into the beard area at the precise angle, depth and direction required to create natural-looking density.
Beard FUE requires especially fine control over implantation angle. Beard hairs grow at very shallow angles (30–45°), significantly flatter than scalp hair. The angle of each implanted graft determines whether the result looks natural or artificial — which is why Dr. Arslan Musbeh personally sets every graft during surgery. At Hairmedico, this is not delegated.
Beard Transplant Zones
Full Beard
Complete coverage from sideburns to chin. Typically 1,500–2,500 grafts.
Patchy Areas
Targeted infill of specific gaps. 300–800 grafts depending on area.
Goatee / Jawline
Contour definition and shape enhancement. 500–1,200 grafts.
Moustache
Density restoration or symmetry correction. 200–600 grafts.
Scar Coverage
Grafts implanted into scarred areas from previous surgery or injury.
Head + Beard
Combined scalp and beard restoration in a single session.
Donor zone for beard transplant: The suboccipital scalp (back of the head) provides permanent follicles. Once transplanted to the beard zone, they retain their scalp characteristics but adapt over time. They can be shaved, trimmed and styled exactly like native beard hair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the transplanted beard hair look natural?
Natural results in beard transplant depend entirely on implantation angle. Beard hairs grow at 30–45° angles — significantly shallower than scalp hair. When this is replicated correctly by the surgeon during implantation, the result is indistinguishable from native beard hair. At Hairmedico, Dr. Arslan personally sets the angle of every graft.
Is a beard transplant painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. The anaesthetic injection is the most uncomfortable moment — at Hairmedico this is delivered via the Comfort-in needle-free injector, which eliminates the needle sensation entirely. Once anaesthesia is established, the procedure is pain-free.
How many grafts does a beard transplant require?
Graft count depends entirely on the zone treated and current density. Targeted patchy areas: 300–800 grafts. Full beard from scratch: 1,500–2,500 grafts. Dr. Arslan provides a personal estimate after reviewing your photographs. See pricing →