Facial hair restoration is an established practice in the United States, accounting for roughly 5% of all hair restoration procedures globally. Whether it is a sideburn transplant, mustache transplant, or a beard transplant that you are considering, Dr. Ross at La Mesa Medical Hair Restoration has both the skills and the technology to help achieve desired facial hair restoration and augmentation for decades.
Do Beard Transplants Look Natural?
As with any other type of hair transplant, when someone is considering beard hair surgery, the chief concern is how it will look after the procedure. Modern technology allows natural-looking transplants, but the surgeon’s skills are the main contributing factor. In this regard, it is most desirable to have a highly experienced surgeon perform the procedure.
While the process uses your own hair, taken from selected donor areas, not every patient has a selection of donor hair that adequately matches the color and texture of the facial hair. Therefore, it is important for the physician to give you an honest assessment of what you could expect from such a procedure.
Dr Ross, who performs all procedures personally, started focusing exclusively on hair restoration in 2001. Since then, he has become recognized globally in the hair restoration field and is considered one of the leading hair restoration physicians in the world. Having performed more than 6,000 surgical procedures, he is the most experienced transplant physician in Southern California. Because he began in this field while he was still in his 20’s, his next closest rival is in his 80’s while Dr. Ross is in his prime. In order to provide the absolute highest quality and best possible care Dr Ross only performs one procedure per day.
How Long Do Beard Transplants Last?
Just like other FUE and FUT transplants, it can take a few months for the new hair to begin to grow out. Facial hair transplants – whether beard, mustache, or a sideburn transplant – yield permanent results for most individuals. Once the transplanted follicles have been in place for a few months, they grow just as if they have always been in that location.
Is Beard Transplant a Good Idea?
Like most important decisions, it depends on your goals and circumstances. If you are considering one for purely cosmetic purposes to improve your appearance, a beard transplant may be a good idea. This is an extremely personal choice. If a lack of facial hair bothers you and makes you self-conscious, then have it fixed. If it does not bother you, then this surgery is not for you.
If your reasons are medically based (with scarring from injury or cosmetic surgery scars being the most common examples) then consult with a medical professional like Dr. Ross before making any final decisions. Facial hair restoration can provide a tangible boost toyour self-confidence, but before you finalize your decision you should carefully consider the pros and cons.
