Beard Transplant Cost

Beards have been on-trend for years, giving a masculine, sexy style for men. But if your facial hair isn’t as full as you’d like, you might consider a beard transplant to give you the fullness you want. The cost of the procedure can vary depending on the surgeon you choose. We’ll explain the various factors in determining the cost and what you can expect to pay for a beard transplant.

What is a Beard/Facial Hair Transplant?

Hair transplants to thicken the beard or facial hair are performed by taking (harvesting) hair from hair-bearing areas of the scalp (donor site) and transferring it to the face to improve the development of a beard, goatee, sideburns, or mustache (recipient site). Depending on the recipient site, the number of transferred hairs can vary, for example, a mustache needs less than a beard. 

It is important to understand that the scalp does not have an infinite number of hairs that can be transplanted. Therefore, young men at risk for male pattern baldness should consider this when determining a facial hair transplant. For example, the scalp contains between 6,500 to 7,500 total grafts, thus if you use 2,000 grafts for your beard. The remaining number of grafts left to use on the scalp will be 4,500 to 5,500.

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Am I a Good Candidate for a Beard or Facial Hair Transplant?

Facial hair provides men with a masculine look that can improve one’s confidence and provides the ability to periodically alter one’s look. Although beard transplants can be performed at all ages, it is typically recommended to wait until after your 30th birthday. It is common for a beard and facial hair to thicken on its own as one gets close to 30 years of age. 

Most candidates are unhappy with the thickness and appearance of their facial hair or have scarring from acne or previous cleft lip surgeries that prevent hair from growing. Ideal candidates should be healthy with mild chronic health conditions and healthy hair growing on the back and sides of their heads that can be used for donor grafts.

Transgender patients undergoing gender affirmation often use hormones to grow facial hair, but rarely do they achieve thick beards. Thus, they are good candidates for a facial hair transplant to thicken these areas.

Having realistic goals as to what a beard transplant can achieve is important. In addition, it is also important to understand the financial commitment of the procedure and whether it fits into your current financial situation.

Why Choose Foundation For Hiar Restoraton for a Beard Transplant?

Dr. Epstein is a board-certified plastic surgeon with certifications in hair transplant, facial plastic surgery, and head and neck surgery (otolaryngology). With over 14 years of experience with facial hair transplants, Dr. Epstein has performed these procedures more than any doctor in the U.S. 

He has been listed in Castle Connelly’s Top Doctors Guide for years, which provides an unbiased review of physicians in a variety of specialties. Dr. Epstein has also served as a past president of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  

Although his office is in Miami, Dr. Epstein provides world-class services to people located all over America and other countries. Approximately, 70% of patients fly to Dr. Epstein for this procedure, making his office an ideal location for destination procedures.

Average Cost of Facial Hair Transplants

In Miami, a beard or facial hair transplant can range from $3,000 to $15,000. This wide range is a result of multiple factors that need to be considered in determining the overall costs. In addition, Dr. Epstein individualizes the procedure to meet your needs and desires, which can fluctuate significantly between patients.

Factors Determining the Cost of Beard Transplants

The overall costs of a facial hair transplant include factors such as the technique used to harvest grafts, the number of grafts needed, geographic location, surgeon experience, and fees associated with surgical assistants and support staff. These factors are discussed in detail at your first consultation to provide upfront pricing to allow you to determine if a beard or facial hair transplant is right for you. 

Technique of graft harvest

For facial hair transplants, your surgeon will use a technique known as follicular unit extract (FUE) to harvest the graft. This technique harvests individual follicular units from a donor area to be transplanted into the area of hair loss. This technique is more expensive than the follicular unit transplant technique but results in a much lower risk of scarring in the donor area. This technique also allows precise contouring of the target area, an important factor in producing a natural look to the beard, mustache, or goatee. 

Number of Grafts Needed

When transplanting in relatively small areas, the number of grafts will be significantly less than that seen in larger transplants. The typical number of grafts needed to restore a mustache ranges from 350 to 500 grafts. However, when restoring a beard the number of grafts typically needed may be close to 2000 grafts. Therefore, it is easy to see how the price of a facial hair transplant can significantly increase or even double when targeting large areas of hair loss.

Geographic Location

The demand for facial hair transplant procedures varies depending on where one seeks treatment. Surgeons in large cities see a much higher demand for these procedures resulting in a higher cost for the procedure. This trend toward higher prices can also be seen in cities along the East and West Coast, where the demand for cosmetic procedures is higher. 

Surgeon’s Experience

The experience of your surgeon is one of the most important factors when deciding on proceeding with a facial hair or beard transplant. This experience is beneficial when selecting the correct grafts and implanting them in a way that looks both aesthetically pleasing and natural. It is critical to research a plastic surgeon’s experience in performing beard and facial hair transplants. Selecting a surgeon who has successfully performed these procedures numerous times is invaluable, and can prevent the need for additional procedures to fix poorly done beard, mustache, or goatee transplants.

Experienced plastic surgeons are in higher demand and will often have higher prices to remain competitive in their market. Top transplant surgeons spend significant amounts of time and money staying current on new techniques that improve the outcomes for their patients. This additional training and education can increase the costs of facial hair transplants. 

Researching your surgeon by reading reviews and looking at before and after (post-operative) photos helps to provide an example of their quality of work without even stepping foot in the office. This part of your research should not be overlooked.

Surgical and Support Staff Fees

Each transplant procedure is performed in a certified operative suite that must be maintained to the highest standards to reduce complications. In addition, the transplant requires various support staff, such as nurses and assistants, to ensure each procedure runs smoothly. The fees will also include any additional medications needed during the transplant. These fees are all factored into the total cost of a beard or facial hair transplant.

Are Financing Options Available?

Yes. The Foundation for Hair Restoration is committed to ensuring everyone has a chance to experience the transformations associated with facial hair transplants. Thus, Dr. Jeffery Epstein’s office provides multiple financing options that can allow you to pay for the procedure over time. However, ensuring this procedure makes financial sense for your situation is essential.

Planning a Beard or Facial Hair Transplant

During your initial consultation, the first step is to determine the cause of the hair loss and what treatments may be available to prevent additional hair loss. Dr. Epstein will then evaluate the degree of hair loss and the presence and condition of the sites from which the hair grafts will be harvested. Next, with your input, Dr. Epstein and you will develop a customized plan to meet your goals, and all issues regarding the surgery will be explained. The initial consultation can be done in person or online, depending on what best fits your schedule. 

Before the initial consultation, it is important to sit down and determine the goals you wish to accomplish and the degree of transplant you wish to pursue. Knowing these goals will allow  Dr. Epstein to provide experience-driven recommendations regarding the best options to achieve these goals. It is important to have a truthful and frank conversation with Dr. Epstein during this appointment. If you do not make your goals known, you will often be less satisfied with the results, which can lead to additional procedures.

What To Expect During a Beard or Facial Hair Transplant

All facial hair transplants at the Foundation for Hair Restoration take place in a certified procedure suite. The procedure is typically done under local anesthesia and oral sedation, which provides for a virtually painless procedure. Depending on the degree of transplant needed, the procedure will typically take 3 to 8 hours to complete.

Matching donor hairs to the recipient site is an important component of the procedure to produce the best results. Therefore, when selecting hairs for the goatee, mustache, and central cheeks, the back of the head is often used to harvest grafts. Whereas, sideburns and the posterior cheeks will require hairs harvested from the sides of the head. Using a 0.5 mm harvest size, Dr. Epstein’s current restoration techniques result in a natural appearance with virtually no scarring.

What To Expect After the Procedure

It is common to experience some mild soreness at the donor sites as well as where the transplanted grafts were inserted. As the areas heal, it is common to develop small scabs along the treated areas during the first week. At the end of the first week, both the donor sites and recipient sites will be completely healed. Due to the minimally invasive procedure, scarring is expected to be minimal and will typically be covered with hair and will become less noticeable over the next six months to a year. 

It is important to remember that around the two to three-week point, the transferred hairs will fall out. This is normal, and the hairs should begin to grow within a couple months and active growth should be observed by six months. It will take a year before the full results of the procedure can be appreciated. 

Tips for a Successful Recovery

• Do not touch the face during the first few days after surgery. The transplanted hair follicles are sensitive, and touching them can disrupt them or introduce bacteria that can impair their growth.
• Prepare for your recovery. Depending on your work, you may need to take a few days to a week off of work. 
• Stay hydrated during your recovery to help prevent complications, and eating a healthy diet may help facilitate healing after surgery.
• Sleep on your back to avoid excess pressure and rubbing on the transplants.
• Avoid any pull-over clothing during the first few days of recovery. 
• Excess sweating can lead to infections within the transplanted hairs. Therefore, it is important to avoid strenuous exercise but light activities such as walking can be performed. 

Schedule a Facial Hair Transplant With Dr. Jeffery Epstein

A facial hair transplant can help provide a natural, fuller appearance to facial hair and help to cover up previous scars. So if you want to have versatility with your look and are ready to experience a boost in confidence and self-esteem, a facial hair transplant might be right for you. Dr. Jeffery Epstein is one of the nation’s leading facial hair restoration plastic surgeons. For over 14 years, Dr. Epstein has been providing realistic and natural-looking facial hair transplants. Get a thicker beard, goatee, or mustache, and allow Dr. Epstein to restore your confidence today. 

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Epstein today.