Beard Transplant
FUE-based facial hair restoration — single hair grafts in beard pattern.
Price range (Turkey)
€2,000 – €4,500
All-inclusive package · clinics vary
How it works
Beard transplantation extracts single-hair follicular units from the back of the scalp and implants them in the desired facial pattern (cheeks, mustache, jawline, sideburns). Requires specific artistic skill to achieve natural angles. Typically 1,000-3,000 grafts depending on area.
Step-by-step: how the procedure works
Beard transplant uses FUE or DHI to harvest follicles from the scalp and implant them into patchy or sparse beard areas. The transplanted hairs grow continuously like beard hair would.
Consultation & beard design
30–60 minSurgeon draws the desired beard shape directly on your face and discusses density goals. Common goals: fill cheek gaps, thicken mustache, define jawline, or build a full beard from scratch.
Donor planning
15 minDonor is the back of your scalp (occipital area). Beard transplants typically need 1,000–3,500 grafts depending on coverage area.
Donor shave
10 minScalp donor zone is shaved. Facial donor area does not need to be shaved beyond a trim.
Local anesthesia
10–15 minDonor and beard recipient area are numbed. Beard area requires precise nerve blocks for comfort.
Graft extraction
2–3 hoursSingle-hair grafts are preferred for beards because beard hair grows as single units. The surgeon selects fine-caliber follicles from the donor area to match facial hair texture.
Site creation
1–2 hoursRecipient sites are opened with great precision — beard hair angle is much sharper (almost parallel to the skin) than scalp hair, and any error is visible from arm's length.
Implantation
2–4 hoursGrafts placed one by one, following natural beard growth pattern. Often performed with DHI for the most precise angle control.
Recovery & results
10 days / 6–9 monthsCrusts shed by day 10. Transplanted hairs fall out at week 3–4 (normal shock loss). New beard grows in by month 3, reaches full density by month 6–9. Can be shaved, trimmed, and styled normally afterward.
General overview only. Individual clinics may vary protocols slightly.
Pros
- +Permanent results
- +Single-hair precision
- +Combines well with hair transplant
Considerations
- -Texture difference (scalp vs. beard)
- -Possible donor area visibility
- -Requires artistic surgeon
Conditions this treats
Hair conditions where Beard Transplant is commonly used.
Other clinics offering Beard Transplant
Civas & Akpınar Hair Transplant
Ankara · est. 1999
Founded 1999. Dr. Civas is the first Turkish hair surgeon ABHRS-certified, ISHRS+AAHRS+ESHRS+EHRS member. One patient per day model.
€5,000 – €8,500
Smile Hair Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2018
First and only hair transplant clinic worldwide with Temos A-rated certification. 5.0 Trustpilot with 4,044+ verified reviews.
€3,500 – €5,800
Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2004
Established hair clinic since 2004, 22+ years experience. Dr. Aygin personally oversees every operation.
€3,000 – €5,000
Dr. Cinik Hair Hospital
Istanbul · est. 2008
High-volume Istanbul hospital, 16+ years operation. Dr. Cinik personally oversees the medical team. 60,000+ procedures performed.
€3,200 – €5,000
Cosmedica Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2007
20,000+ operations over 16 years. Dr. Levent Acar internationally recognized for Micro Sapphire FUE.
€3,000 – €4,800
Sapphire Hair Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2017
Operates within Istinye University Hospital. Dr. Okan Morkoç, ISHRS associate member. Hospital A-License.
€3,200 – €5,000
ASMED Surgical Medical Center
Istanbul · est. 2007
FUE-exclusive clinic founded by Dr. Koray Erdoğan, ISHRS and ESHRS member. Known for Sequential FUE technique and KE-Bot donor planning system.
€4,500 – €7,500
Sule Hair Transplant
Istanbul · est. 2016
JCI, ISO, TUV Rheinland, ISHRS accredited. Perfect 5.0 Trustpilot rating. 10,000+ operations.
€3,200 – €4,800
Vera Clinic
Istanbul · est. 2013
40,000+ operations since 2013. 4.8 Trustpilot, popular among European patients with all-inclusive packages.
€2,500 – €4,200
Frequently asked: Beard Transplant
Most patients return to non-strenuous work within 5–7 days. Visible scabs typically heal in 7–14 days. Full results — visible new hair density — show at 9–12 months post-procedure. Strenuous exercise and direct sun exposure are usually restricted for 3–4 weeks.
The procedure itself is done under local anaesthesia, so you don't feel pain during it. Most patients describe a mild pressure sensation, similar to a dental procedure. Mild discomfort and tenderness in the donor area are normal for 2–5 days post-procedure and are managed with paracetamol-level pain relief.
Modern techniques (FUE, DHI, Sapphire FUE) place individual follicles at angles matching surrounding hair, so a well-performed procedure is undetectable to non-specialists once fully grown out (12+ months). The natural-look outcome depends 90% on surgeon skill — not the technique label. This is why surgeon credentials (ISHRS, ABHRS) matter more than which technique is marketed.
A typical receding hairline restoration needs 1,500–2,500 grafts. Full crown coverage: 3,000–4,500. Extensive baldness restoration: 4,500–7,000 (sometimes split over two sessions). The exact number depends on your hair density, donor area capacity, and the area being treated — only an in-person or video consultation gives a reliable estimate.
Hair dyeing should wait 4–6 weeks post-procedure. Normal washing starts at day 10–14 with the clinic's prescribed shampoo. Styling products (gel, wax, hairspray) should be avoided for the first month. After 3 months, normal styling is usually safe.