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Beard Transplant Surgery in Glasgow

Restore or enhance facial hair with advanced beard transplant surgery at Merchant City Medical Group in Glasgow.Beard transplantation uses modern Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) techniques to transplant hair follicles from the scalp to areas of the beard where hair growth is thin, patchy or absent. Each procedure is carefully planned to achieve natural beard density and shape.

Why Choose US

  • Advanced FUE beard transplant techniques
  • Natural beard design and density
  • Personalised treatment planning
  • HIS registered medical clinic in Glasgow

Procedure overview

TYPE OF ANAESTHETIC

Local anaesthetic

LENGTH OF SURGERY

4–6 hours depending on graft numbers

HOSPITAL STAY

Day procedure

RECOVERY

7 days

FINAL RESULTS

12–15 months

What Is a Beard Transplant?

A beard transplant redistributes healthy hair follicles from the scalp to areas of the beard where hair growth is sparse or absent. Once transplanted, these follicles grow naturally and permanently in their new location, allowing patients to achieve fuller facial hair and improved beard density.

FUE Beard Transplant Technique

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) allows individual hair follicles to be removed from the donor area and implanted into the beard region.
  • Donor area assessment
  • Extraction of individual follicles
  • Beard design and shape planning
  • Precise graft implantation
This technique allows natural beard growth with minimal visible scarring

Treatment Details

The number of grafts required depends on the size of the beard area and the density desired.

Small beard areas
500 – 1,000 grafts

Partial beard restoration
1,000 – 2,000 grafts

Full beard transplant
2,000 – 3,500 grafts

A natural beard transplant requires careful planning of direction, angle and density of hair growth.

Your hair transplant surgeon will design a beard shape that suits your facial structure and desired appearance.</p>

Hair follicles used for beard transplantation are typically taken from the back of the scalp where hair growth is strongest.

These follicles retain their growth characteristics and continue to grow hair permanently in the beard area.

Week 1–2
Small scabs form and fall away as the skin heals.

Month 1–3
Some transplanted hairs shed temporarily.

Month 3–6
New beard hair growth begins.

Month 6–9
Hair thickens and density improves.

Month 12–15
Final beard transplant results become visible.

Beard transplant procedures aim to create natural facial hair density and shape. View examples of patient results in our before and after gallery.

Am I Suitable for a Beard Transplant?

  • Patchy or uneven beard growth
  • Facial hair scars or gaps
  • Genetic beard thinning
  • Desire for fuller facial hair
Choosing a UK Beard Transplant Clinic

Many patients consider travelling abroad for hair restoration procedures. Treatment within a UK clinic allows access to regulated medical standards and professional aftercare.

Beard Transplant Surgery in Glasgow

Merchant City Medical Group provides beard transplant surgery in Glasgow within a Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registered medical clinic.

Beard Transplant Cost

The cost of beard transplant surgery depends on the number of grafts required and the treatment plan recommended during consultation. Visit our pricing page for more details.

What Happens During Consultation?

  • Assessment of beard growth pattern
  • Evaluation of donor hair density
  • Discussion of beard design
  • Estimation of graft numbers required

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does a beard transplant look natural?

Yes. When hair direction and density are carefully planned, transplanted beard hair grows naturally.

Q2: When can I shave after a beard transplant?

Most patients can resume shaving after approximately 10–14 days.

Q3: Is beard transplant permanent?

Yes. Transplanted follicles typically continue to grow hair permanently.

Q4: Will the donor area scar?

FUE extraction leaves very small marks which usually heal quickly and are difficult to detect.

Beard Transplant Consultation

Contact Merchant City Medical Group in Glasgow to arrange a beard transplant consultation and discuss your treatment options.

Beard Transplant Consultation

Contact Merchant City Medical Group in Glasgow to arrange a beard transplant consultation and discuss your treatment options.

Excellence Record

Merchant City Medical Group is proud to be one of the leading providers of Hair Transplant Surgeries and Medical Aesthetics within the UK and Europe. With our extensive team of expert surgeons, nurse practitioners and consultants, you will be met with the utmost dedication and compassion throughout your journey with us.

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Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire

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1) How often do you do you deliberately check your feature(s)? Not accidentally catch sight of it. Please include looking at your feature in a mirror or other reflective surfaces like a shop window or looking at it directly or feeling it with your fingers.
2) To what extent do you feel your feature(s) are currently ugly, unattractive or ‘not right’?
3) To what extent does your feature(s) currently cause you a lot of distress?
4) How often does your feature(s) currently lead you to avoid situations or activities?
5) To what extent does your feature(s) currently preoccupy you? That is, you think about it a lot and it is hard to stop thinking about it?
6) If you have a partner, to what extent does your feature(s) currently have an effect on your relationship with an existing partner? (e.g. affectionate feelings, number of arguments, enjoying activities together). If you do not have a partner, to what extent does your feature(s) currently have an effect on dating or developing a relationship?
7) To what extent does your feature(s) currently interfere with your ability to work or study, or your role as a homemaker? (Please rate this even if you are not working or studying: we are interested in your ability to work or study.)
8) To what extent does your feature(s) currently interfere with your social life? (with other people, e.g. parties, pubs, clubs, outings, visits, home entertainment)
9) To what extent, do you feel your appearance is the most important aspect of who you are?

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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What now?

For more information on BDD and support, you can contact us.

If you are a UK resident, we suggest:

    • reaching out to your GP for more help
    • self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies.

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