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What are the Consequences of Facial Hair Transplant?

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Dr. John Kahen
What are the Consequences of Facial Hair Transplant?

People think hair transplant entails the hair that grows on the scalp only. But some people have little to no facial hairs. It may sound okay to a lady, but one would look awkward without eyebrows. Many use temporary solutions like eye pencils, tattoos, and microblading. However, you can have a permanent solution in a facial hair transplant.

The transplant covers all the facial hairs like beard, goatee, eyebrows, sideburns, mustache, etc. also, there are different reasons people go for facial hair transplants. The most common is to add volume to the scarce facial hairs. You may have scarce facial hair due to thinning and balding. The causes of these are similar to what causes hair loss on the scalp. However, other reasons that cause facial hair loss include accidental traumas and overplucking. 

When you opt for a facial hair transplant, you hope to get positive results. However, there are positive and negative consequences of the surgery. We will cover both so that you can make an informed decision. 

The Process of Facial hair Transplant

The process of facial hair transplant is similar to a hair transplant. Also, it takes place in the doctor's office. The only slight difference is in the preparation. The doctor needs to outline your face depending on the design of the facial hair you need. 

The doctor can use the FUE or FUT hair transplant method. The difference between these two methods is how they extract the hair. In the FUE hair transplant, the doctor would extract hair follicles one at a time. In FUT methods, they would extract a strip of scalp from a dense part. Then, they would stitch the scalp leaving it with a strip scar. They would then divide the strip into micro-grafts if one or two follicles before the transplant. 

The Benefits of Facial Hair Transplant

Before we look at the consequences, we can go through a few benefits of facial hair transplant. It will help you ease up the tension that comes with a list of consequences. Below are some of the benefits you will reap from facial hair transplant;

  • The procedure is permanent. You'll only have it once in your lifetime.
  • The cost of the transplant is worth every penny. You can do that assessment by comparing it with other facial hair restoration methods. Since it is a one-time procedure, the cost will be meager compared to the temporary procedures. 
  • You will get the facial hair design of your choice. If you are not sure of the design that can suit your face, the doctor will help you select based on your face's shape. 
  • You will resume your normal activities three days after the surgery. You will only need to take a few precautionary measures until you heal completely. 
  • You instantly improve your facial appearance. After all, it is the primary reason people seek the transplant. 

The Consequences of the Transplant

Just like any other cosmetic surgery, you are at risk of some consequences. They range from mild to severe. It is up to you to weigh if you are ready to take the risk. However, it would help to improve if you kept in mind that you do not have to suffer the consequence.

  • You are exposed to the side effects of the surgery. They include post-anesthesia effects, pain, redness, swelling, itching, headache. In severe cases, you can experience some infections or pus-forming around transplanted hair. People with sensitive skin can develop keloids. 
  • You will sacrifice some hair from your head. 
  • You will stay at the doctor's office for a minimum of five hours. 
  • You will have to pay for the surgery from your pocket since insurance does not cover it. 

Conclusion 

facial hair transplant is essential when you want to look more attractive. It helps you fix your self-esteem. You can have the transplant at any hair transplant clinic—research on the qualifications of the surgeon.

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