Patchy cheeks
Gaps on the cheeks are the most common reason for a beard transplant. Grafts are spread to blend with your existing hair so the beard looks evenly dense.
Beard & moustache · Şişli, Istanbul
Beard Transplant in Turkey
A beard transplant fills patchy areas or builds a fuller beard and moustache using your own hair, usually taken from the back of the scalp. Each graft is placed at the natural angle of facial hair, so the result can be shaved, trimmed and styled like the rest of your beard.
Beard transplant at a glance
- Donor area
- Back of the scalp
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Procedure
- Half to a full day
- Shaving again
- Around 10 days
- New growth
- From 3 months
- Final result
- 9 to 12 months
What we treat
From patchy cheeks to a full beard
Moustache and goatee
A weak or broken moustache, or a goatee that does not connect, can be completed with carefully angled single and double-hair grafts.
Cheek line, sideburns and scars
We can define the cheek line, strengthen sideburns and add hair to scars where facial hair no longer grows, after checking that the skin is suitable.
How it works
Your beard transplant, step by step
Online assessment
Send clear photos of your face and the back of your head. We review your beard pattern and donor area.
Beard design
On the day, your doctor draws the beard line with you, following your jawline and face shape.
Extraction
Under local anaesthesia, follicles are taken one by one from the back of the scalp. Hair there is trimmed short.
Implantation
Grafts are implanted at a very flat angle in the direction of your facial hair, with single hairs at the edges.
Aftercare
You receive written washing and shaving instructions, and we follow your growth for 12 months.
Planning
How many grafts for a beard transplant?
These ranges are general guidance. Your plan depends on the area, the density you want and your donor supply.
| Area | Typical graft range |
|---|---|
| Moustache | About 300 to 800 |
| Goatee | About 400 to 900 |
| Sideburns | About 150 to 300 per side |
| Cheeks | About 400 to 900 per side |
| Full beard | Often 2,000 or more |
Recovery
Beard transplant recovery timeline
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 3 | Redness and small crusts around each graft. Mild swelling is possible. |
| Days 4 to 7 | Crusts soften and fall away with gentle washing. |
| Around day 10 | Trimming or shaving can usually resume after the doctor confirms healing. |
| Weeks 2 to 6 | Transplanted hairs often shed. The follicles remain. |
| Months 3 to 6 | New beard hair grows and thickens. |
| Months 9 to 12 | Final density and shape are usually visible. |
Read our full beard and eyebrow transplant guide for more detail.
FAQ
Beard transplant: common questions
Where do the grafts for a beard transplant come from?
Usually from the back of the scalp, where hair is strong and generally resistant to hair loss. Hair from under the chin can sometimes be used when it matches the beard.
How many grafts do I need for a beard transplant?
It depends on the area. A moustache or goatee may need several hundred grafts, cheeks often need several hundred per side, and a full beard can need several thousand. Your doctor confirms a safe number after an assessment.
Will a transplanted beard look natural?
Yes, when grafts follow the natural angle and direction of facial hair. Single-hair grafts are used at the edges so the beard line looks soft rather than drawn on.
When can I shave after a beard transplant?
Most patients can trim or shave again around 10 days after the procedure, once the doctor confirms the skin has healed.
Is a beard transplant painful?
It is done under local anaesthesia. You feel the anaesthetic injections at the start and then mainly pressure. Mild tenderness for a few days is common.
Will the transplanted hair fall out?
Most transplanted hairs shed between weeks 2 and 6. This is normal. The follicles stay in place, and new hair starts to grow from around 3 months.
Can I combine a beard and a scalp transplant?
Sometimes. Both use the same donor supply, so your doctor plans the total number of grafts carefully to keep reserve for the future.
Plan a fuller, natural beard
Send us a few photos for a free assessment and a personal plan with a written quote.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person.