Why are beard transplants so popular?

BEARD HAIR TRANSPLANT

Beards are back, and it looks like they are staying!

Beards go way back in history with early records indicating that back in Egyptian times, if you were a high-ranking Egyptian then beards were the best way to show this. Many Egyptians dyed, or plaited their beards with gold thread. In ancient India and Turkey, a long beard was a sign of dignity and wisdom. As history went on after Alexander The Great ordered his soldiers to be clean-shaven, the shaven style spread and actually went on to become law in some states.

Throughout history, beards have been in and out of fashion and have often been used as a cultural status within society. From the clean-shaven 50’s to the free-flowing locks of the 60s and 70s. The style and fashion around facial hair have changed constantly. In more recent times, beards have had a sudden surge in popularity again, and they don’t seem to be disappearing any time soon.

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Growing Facial Hair

Growing facial hair for any male seemed like a rite of passage as a teenager, and a sign that they were reaching adulthood. For many men, it was during this time that they could experiment with different styles and decide how they wanted their facial hair to look. But for many, a choice of facial hair is not as open as it should be.

Facial hair growth, or lack thereof, and patchiness may be a result of either scarring or genetics. A recent study found that as many as 45% of men have been unhappy with the patchiness throughout their beards and sideburns.

How to treat hair loss in the beard

The Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure, as used in hair transplants, is also utilised in Beard, Moustache, Goatee and Sideburn Hair Transplants. The procedure works in the same way as a hair transplant. Suitable hairs are carefully selected from the back or sides of the scalp and are then transplanted onto the face.

In the UK alone 4,500 men underwent FUE Beard Transplants to increase the density and fullness of their beards.

Mr Michael Mouzakis, Hair Transplant Surgeon at The Private Clinic, has said: “Facial hair transplants are continuing to grow in popularity, particularly as we see beards coming back into fashion.”

Beard Popularity

A quick Google trend search on beard styles and beard transplants shows a developing story. The search term “beard styles” is steadily increasing hinting that the fashion trend of sporting a full face of hair is not fading.

Far from the cultural status of wisdom and power, these days a beard is commonplace among a wide range of men from young to old. They are just as suitable in a busy office, as it is out in the fields farming. These days there is no direct correlation between social class or status – so why are they so popular?

“To me the beard is extremely masculine,” said Martial Vivot, a hair stylist in New York.
“Most men have short hair and a beard opens up a new spectrum of self-expression.”

The main reason that men decide to grow a beard, or opt for a beard transplant is often purely aesthetic with many men wanting to copy looks favoured by admired stars such as Drake and David Beckham who is often spotted sporting various different styles of facial hair.

Beard Hair Transplant Procedure

Using the same principles as standard FUE hair transplant procedures, the treatment works by taking individual follicles (including relevant glands) of hair from donor areas and transplanting them one by one into the required areas. ‘Stable’ areas for transplantation often include the side or back of the head, but can also include body hair depending on the individual circumstances. Hairs can be transplanted to create full beards, goatees, moustaches, sideburns or eyebrows. Because the treatment works by taking individual follicles, it is less invasive than many other methods of transplantation and has significantly less risk of scarring.

The success of a facial hair transplant treatment will depend the skill of your surgeon. The average facial hair transplant can take anything from three to nine hours. It is a walk-in walk-out procedure meaning only local anaesthetic is used, and once you are done you are free to go with little downtime.

The amount of hair transplanted can range from 1,500 hairs for a goatee, to 4,000 hairs for a beard. As each hair is extracted and transplanted one at a time, careful attention and knowledge is needed for the most natural-looking and full results.

You will notice a difference immediately after the procedure, however, full results are typically expected within several months.

Why choose a facial hair transplant procedure?

The face can be completely transformed through the transplantation of hair from one area to another, and the procedure is perhaps the ultimate in ‘bespoke’ treatment. Each individual patient’s needs will be different. It is impossible to give someone a quote of how many hairs they will need until a surgeon has fully assessed the area of hair loss in consultation.

Working with top surgeons will ensure you achieve the very best results. If you don’t want to compromise on the quality of the final outcome, never compromise on the quality of the clinic you work with.

Facial Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic

Highly experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons who have decades of experience and have carried out thousands of facial hair transplants.
The Private Clinic prides itself on ensuring you have the best quality and most comprehensive care..
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, many patients either watch TV, or even fall asleep during the procedure.
We use the finest instruments, resulting in as minimal trauma to your scalp and face as possible.
We choose the best follicular units (a group of hairs); to ensures that only the strongest, healthiest grafts are used for your facial hair transplant procedure.
Results will look natural, the hair is implanted in the direction that matches your natural facial hair growth. .
24 hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
As many post-operative care and appointments with your Hair Transplant surgeon and nursing team as required.
Comprehensive patient information, every step of the way.
Outstanding clinic facilities.

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