Beard Transplant New York City
Introduction to Beard Transplants
A man’s beard has historically been linked to masculinity and confidence. Some men do not have genetically thick beards and might have patchy and sparse facial hair growth. A beard transplant is a cosmetic surgical procedure that addresses this challenge. In this procedure, hair is transplanted into the lower face and chin area from other parts of the body, usually the back of the scalp. As in other hair transplant procedures, the two common harvesting techniques are Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). If you are interested in a beard transplant in New York City, schedule a consultation with double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. William Lao today. Please read below for more information.
What is a Beard Transplant?
A beard transplant, as the name implies, is the transfer of hair follicles from other parts of the body into the area of the lower face where a beard grows. The two usual hair transplant techniques are also used for a beard transplant. In FUT, or follicular unit transplant, a strip of hair bearing scalp is harvested from a higher hair density area, usually the back of the scalp, whereas in the FUE or follicular unit excision technique, single hair follicles are removed without the scalp tissue from the harvest site to the beard area. This harvest site can also sometimes be another thicker part of the beard.
What Are the Benefits of a Beard Transplant?
Our patients who have opted for a beard transplant in New York City have shared its high impact. Some benefits of the procedure include:
- Boost in self-confidence
- Customized beard
- Fuller beard
- Helps with overall facial balance
- Hides facial scars
- Natural-looking results
Who Are the Best Candidates For a Beard Transplant?
IThe best candidates for a beard transplant will be those who are looking to enhance their facial hair and have healthy hair follicles in a harvest site on their body. Ideal candidates will have some of the following characteristics:
- Lost facial hair
- Want natural-looking results
- Want to revamp facial harmony
- Want a uniformly thick beard
- Want to hide facial scarring or blemishes
- Want to reshape their beard
What’s the First Step?
The first step in getting a beard transplant in New York City is to schedule a consultation with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. William Lao. During the consultation, Dr. Lao will talk to you at length about your aesthetic desires, concerns, and expectations. He will also want to know your medical history, medications, and possible causes of your beard growth. He will examine your facial hair and discuss the possible harvest sites for transplant follicles with you. For instance, if a fuller beard is desired and other beard hairs are being used, it is important to match the hair’s color and caliber. Dr. Lao will also talk to you about the various techniques for implantation. This is a great time for patients to ask questions about the entire procedure, techniques, scarring, risks, benefits, and recovery timeline and share any ideas they might have to combine procedures.
Once you and Dr. Lao have decided to proceed, he will create a surgical plan for you to take to our patient concierge for pricing and scheduling.
What to Expect on the Day of Beard Transplant Surgery
On the day of your beard transplant surgery in New York City, Dr. Lao and his staff will receive you at the practice, get you settled, and review your surgical plan. The first step will be to shave the harvest area and cleanse it. Once you are ready to go, anesthetics will be administered to keep you comfortable for the entirety of the procedure.
Once you are numb, the beard transplant will begin. The two major portions of this procedure are harvesting and implantation. The harvesting will be done by either a strip excision from the back of the scalp for the FUT (also known as LSE or linear strip excision) process or using a rotary punch device to harvest single hair follicles for the FUE process. The latter will be the only technique used if hairs from another beard location are being harvested since the scar resulting from removing a strip of skin from the facial area isn’t desirable.
Once the hair follicles are extracted, we will begin the implantation process. We will make recipient sites for the follicles, which are holes to place them. This might be a lengthy process depending on the number of follicles needed but with proper anesthetics patients usually do not feel any discomfort.
Beard Transplant Recovery
Beard transplant recovery is fast. Patients might have minor pain, bruising, or swelling, but it should abate within a few days. The harvest and graft areas might have scabs from the process. Patients are encouraged not to pick at them and let them fall out naturally. Patients should avoid shaving both the harvest and graft areas until Dr. Lao gives the go-ahead.
How Much Does a Beard Transplant Cost in New York City, NY?
The cost of a Beard Transplant in New York City depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, the techniques used, the number of grafts to be transplanted, and Dr. Lao’s fees. Patients should schedule a consultation with him as soon as possible so that he can design a plan and price it out.
Why Choose Dr. Lao?
Dr. William Lao should be your undoubted choice for a beard transplant in New York City. Dr. Lao has over a decade of experience and has been listed as a Top Doc in the aesthetic magazine, New Beauty; and has been selected as one of the Top Plastic Surgeons by the Newsweek Magazine. Dr. Lao prides himself on patient safety and his ability to connect with his patients. He is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with a comprehensive understanding of the aesthetic ideals of both East and West and over a decade of extensive education and training in plastic surgery. Dr. Lao combines advanced surgical techniques and concepts from both worlds and customizes procedures to provide the best results possible.
He is a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)..
Schedule Your Consultation
If you are suffering from low self-confidence due to a sparse beard, consider learning more about a beard transplant in New York City at the office of double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. William Lao. Schedule your consultation today and get started on learning about this impactful plastic surgery procedure.
FAQs
Is a Beard Transplant Painful?
How Many Appointments Will I Need?
How Long Until I See Results?
Can I Combine a Beard Transplant With Other Procedures?
What Are the Risks Associated With a Beard Transplant?
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Poor hair match
- Scarring
- Unnatural results
