By Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan · Hair Restoration · Estemoon

Beard and eyebrow transplants have become increasingly popular. They can make a real difference to how a face looks, but they are not simply a smaller version of a scalp transplant. The face requires its own approach.

Beard & Brows: Why Facial Hair Transplants Require a Different Approach – Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan, Estemoon

Facial hair grows flatter

On the scalp, hair grows at a relatively steep angle. In the beard and especially in the eyebrows, hair lies much flatter against the skin and changes direction from one area to another. If grafts are placed at the wrong angle, the result can look unnatural even if the density is good.

The beard

In beard restoration, I pay close attention to the cheek line, the jawline and the moustache area. Each region has its own direction of growth. We design the beard line together, considering your face shape and the style you want to wear, whether that is a short, defined beard or a fuller look.

The eyebrows

Eyebrows are a small area, but they have a strong effect on facial expression. Here, I almost always use single-hair grafts. The hairs must follow the natural pattern of the brow: more upward at the inner end, then gradually lying flatter towards the tail.

Living with the result

Transplanted hair keeps the characteristics of the donor area. In the eyebrows, this means the hairs may grow longer than natural brow hair and need regular trimming. I always explain this so patients know what to expect.

Healing on the face

Healing on the face is generally visible for a short period. Small scabs and redness usually settle within the first one to two weeks, though this varies from person to person.

Facial hair procedures are detailed work. The goal is not just more hair, but hair that looks as if it has always been there.

If you are considering beard and eyebrow transplants, contact the Estemoon team to arrange a personal consultation.

This article is for general information only and does not replace a personal medical consultation. Treatment plans, timelines and results vary from person to person.