BEARD CULTIVATION
Beards are in fashion and many men dream of having that full and beautiful facial area. However, most of them suffer from failures or even hair loss. Did you know that it is also possible to have a beard transplant? Understand how it works.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A BEARD TRANSPLANT?
According to the information provided by the International Society of Hair Transplant Surgery, between 2014 and 2016, hair transplantation procedures in the face area increased by 101% worldwide. However, beard transplantation is as real as hair transplantation.
A study by the Hair Medicine Institute in Brazil estimates a 40% increase in demand for this type of surgery over the same period . In fact, this is the second most sought after procedure by men.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Beard transplantation can be done both for those who have small defects or scars and those who do not have a beard and want to have it. For this reason, the technique uses principles similar to hair transplantation.
Also, the patient can schedule medical appointments, examinations, diagnoses, etc. It goes through the same process as. In this way, wires are removed from certain areas such as under the chin or under the neck and planted in the desired area.
AVAILABLE TECHNIQUES FOR BEARD TRANSPLANTATION
The technique to be used will depend on the doctor’s diagnosis. Above all, the difference is in the patient’s recovery time.
TECHNICAL FUE
The FUE technique – Follicular Unit Extraction – is when there is no need for cutting. The threads are precisely extracted from the nape of the neck. They are then transferred to the beard area.
Its advantages are as follows: no linear incision, postoperative pain-free period, the possibility of using threads from other parts of the body, and the flexibility of the donor area is insignificant.
POST-SURGICAL CARE
After the procedure, some care must be taken for the result to be successful. The postoperative period is silent, but the patient does not need to rest and allows him to return to work the day after the beard transplant.
However, in this case, the greatest care will be itching and itching on the face after the procedure. However, it is not recommended to be scratched at all. On the other hand, it is ideal to use face creams recommended by doctors to help alleviate symptoms.
It is also stated that you are not exposed to the sun in the first month, and you will only use high protection factor sunscreen, if available. After a few days, the hair will fall out, even after the procedure, this is normal.
After the normal growth process is completed, the patient can use his beard as he wishes. You can even shave with a knife as it won’t damage the procedure or have any scars.
