Beard Transplant: How It Works, Healing and Cost
A beard transplant moves your own hair follicles from the back of the scalp into the beard, so the new hair grows naturally and keeps growing.
Part of our FUE hair transplant service. See our fixed prices.
What is a beard transplant?
A beard transplant is a minor surgical procedure that moves individual hair follicles, usually from the back and sides of the scalp, into the cheeks, moustache, chin or sideburns. It uses the FUE (follicular unit extraction) technique: each follicle is removed one at a time and placed at the angle your facial hair naturally grows, so there is no linear scar and the result can be shaved, trimmed and styled like the rest of your beard. Because the hair is your own, it keeps growing long term. A beard transplant suits men with patchy growth, gaps in the moustache or goatee, scars in the beard area, or a beard that has never filled in. At Fix My Hair the plan starts with a free online consultation, the procedure takes place at a regulated partner surgical facility, and the price is fixed and agreed in writing before you book.
Who is a good candidate for a beard transplant?
You are likely to be suitable if you have a healthy donor area at the back of the scalp, realistic expectations about density, and no active skin condition in the beard area. It is less suitable if your scalp hair is also thinning heavily, because the same donor hair may be needed for a future scalp transplant, so your doctor weighs both before recommending anything. Men with afro or very curly hair can have a beard transplant too; the curved follicle shape needs more careful extraction, which is assessed at consultation.
How many grafts does a beard transplant need?
It depends on the area and the density you want. Filling a few patches or a moustache needs far fewer grafts than building a full beard from cheek to neck. Rather than quote a number before seeing you, your doctor estimates it from photos or a video call at your free consultation, and that estimate sets your fixed price.
Beard transplant recovery timeline
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 7 | Small scabs and redness around each graft. Avoid touching or shaving the area. |
| Week 2 | Scabs clear and most people are back at work. |
| Weeks 2 to 6 | The transplanted hairs shed. This is normal; the follicles stay in place. |
| Months 3 to 4 | New beard hairs start to grow. |
| Months 9 to 12 | Final density and texture. |
How much does a beard transplant cost?
The price depends on how many grafts you need, so it is set after your assessment and then fixed: the figure agreed in writing is the figure you pay, with no per-graft surprises on the day. Scalp FUE at Fix My Hair is a fixed £3,500 or £5,700 depending on the area treated, and a beard plan is quoted the same way, as one written figure.
Where is the procedure done?
Procedures take place at a regulated partner surgical facility, including 5 St Paul’s Square in Liverpool city centre. Patients travel from across the North West and the Midlands, including Manchester, Nottingham and Leicester. Your consultation beforehand is free and online.
Common questions
Does a beard transplant look natural? Yes, when each follicle is placed at the angle and direction your facial hair grows. The transplanted hair is your own, so once it grows in it can be shaved, trimmed and styled normally.
Is a beard transplant permanent? The follicles are taken from an area that resists hair loss, so they keep growing long term. The full result takes 9 to 12 months to show.
Can I shave after a beard transplant? Not straight away. Your clinician tells you when it is safe, usually after the first couple of weeks once the scabs have cleared.
Can I have a beard transplant with afro or curly hair? Yes. Curly follicles need more careful extraction, which is assessed at your free consultation.
Key takeaways
- Your own hair, moved from the back of the scalp
- FUE: no linear scar
- New growth from 3 to 4 months, final result at 9 to 12
- One fixed price, agreed in writing before booking
