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?
FUE Beard Transplant Technique
- Donor area assessment
- Extraction of individual follicles
- Beard design and shape planning
- Precise graft implantation
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
Many patients consider travelling abroad for hair restoration procedures. Treatment within a UK clinic allows access to regulated medical standards and professional aftercare.
Merchant City Medical Group provides beard transplant surgery in Glasgow within a Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registered medical clinic.
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.
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