Hair transplantation onto the scalp might be the most discussed target for hair transplantation, but the same methods can be used to create and enhance the appearance of facial hair.
Just like any other hair transplantation, the best way to know if you are a good candidate for hair transplantation is to book a consultation with the highly esteemed Dr. Milchak, during which she will discuss the best path for your hair restoration journey. In broad strokes, if in the areas you would like to see facial hair, the hair has not been lost due to ongoing physical agitation or underlying medical condition, you may be a good candidate for the procedure. Hair transplantation can be used to fill in areas which are not as full and dense as you would like or even to construct an entire set of facial hair from scratch.
Scalp hair transplants correcting androgenic alopecia (pattern baldness) require continued hair treatment with medical therapies such as Minoxidil or Dutasteride to prevent further hair loss. Facial hair on the other hand isn't as sensitive to the hormones that cause hair loss meaning that medication isn't necessary to maintain the natural result of a facial hair transplant
The primary difference between the two most common hair transplantation techniques is the method of hair extraction. The FUE procedure involves removing individual hair follicles using a small handheld device under local anesthesia and results in small dot like scaring at the donor site which are easily hidden by the surrounding hair. The other method FUT involves removing a small strip of the top most layer of skin containing hair follicles under anesthesia and extracting the individual hair follicles from the strip leaving a small scar which can easily be covered by the hair above the site. To learn more about the differences between these two methods, please click here. Once enough follicles have been gathered from the donor site, they can be implanted in the recipient site matching the natural direction of hair growth for the best aesthetic outcome.
The final outcome of a facial hair transplantation can be indistinguishable from natural hair growth when performed by a highly qualified practitioner such as Dr. Milchak. Cobblestoning is a possible side effect of beard hair transplants, where the transplanted follicle appears raised. The chin, because it is very mobile and the skin is of a slightly different type is an area that is susceptible to this side effect. The first step in mitigating this step is finding an experienced provider like Dr. Milchak who can implant the follicles carefully in such a way as to minimize the stresses put on the follicles during the recovery. By the end of the recovery period the transplanted hair will grow naturally and you will be able to style or shave your new hairs to your hearts content! So don’t wait, schedule a consultation with Dr. Milchak to find out if a facial hair transplant is right for you.
