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Moustache Hair Transplant

Having bold and thick moustaches represents a powerful symbol of masculinity and maturity in men. However, some men suffer from moustache hair loss or are genetically predisposed to absent or thin moustache hair.

Injuries, trauma to the face, and other causes resulting in scarring may lead to less hair growth or hair loss in the moustache area. Moustache hair loss causes not merely appearance issues for men but might also generate mental issues.

The moustache transplantation represents a lifetime solution for these problems. The procedure includes transferring hair follicles from the donor area and implanting them into the moustache area. The surgery lasts a few hours, typically between 3 and 4 hours, depending on the number of grafts required for desired results.

How is Moustache Transplant Procedure Done?

  • Moustache hair transplant involves extracting live hair grafts (hair follicles) from the donor sites of the patient's head and implanting them in the defect area or to create a new moustache for congenitally absent persons.
  • The procedure is done by the FUE technique of hair transplantation, enhancing the growth of moustache hair.
  • Grafts are extracted from the donor area with the FUE technique and implanted in the moustache defect area. Sometimes, total recreation of the moustache is required with around 500-600 grafts for a thick beard creation.
  • Grafts are taken from the parietal and occipital areas where hair quality is suitable for moustache hair. Single and double grafts are preferred depending on hair quality, and implantation is done with the stitch and place method to ensure dense packing. Healing is scarless.
  • The procedure is performed under local anesthesia in 3-4 hours, depending on the graft count. Mild swelling and redness typically clear in 2-3 days.

Moustache Transplant Timeline

The period from the initial consultation to full recovery spans around 10-14 months. Below is a brief timeline:

  • Week 1-2 before the procedure: Select a clinic and surgeon, discuss the procedure, and set a surgery date if all expectations are met.
  • Surgery duration: 3-4 hours.
  • Day 1-3 post-surgery: Resume daily activities. Bruising and crusting around hair roots are normal, but avoid washing your face for the first 72 hours.
  • Week 2-3: Some shedding of transplanted hairs is expected.
  • Month 2-3: Hair begins regrowth.
  • Months 4-8: Hair roots solidify, and significant hair growth is visible.
  • Month 10-14: Final results are evident.

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