Facial Hair Transplantation with Follicular Unit Excision: Effective Technique in the Micrograft of Beard and Mustache

Abstract

Introduction: Facial hair transplantation has been increasingly requested by patients and used to improve appearance and highlight masculine features with natural results. Herein we describe our experience in facial hair transplantation, its pre-surgical assessment, the technique used, the subsequent follow-up, and possible complications.

Methods: A pre-operative evaluation was carried out to assess the recipient and donor areas. The follicular unit excision (FUE) technique was used to extract the follicular units (FUs) from the donor areas, which could be the occipital region and the beard itself. FUs of 1- and 2-hair follicles were implanted with the help of implanters. Possible complications included post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, incorrect placement in the direction or angle of the FUs, or folliculitis in the implanted area.

Conclusion: Currently, hair transplantation to the facial area has very good results when performed by physicians with good training and experience in the technique.