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Pre Beard Transplant Process
Your beard transplant journey with Hair of Istanbul begins before you arrive in Turkey. All details are arranged for you—including photo evaluation, appointment scheduling, hotel accommodation, and airport transfers.
Upon arrival in Istanbul, our expert doctors design a beard line that matches your facial structure and age.
Pre-operative medical checks, including cardiologist and anesthesiologist evaluations, are conducted to ensure your safety.
We lay the foundation for long-term success by planning every step to deliver natural and aesthetic results.
Once your reservation is confirmed; all transfers between airport, hotel, and clinic are arranged with VIP vehicles, patients stay at 5-star sea-view hotels with breakfast included, your personal patient coordinator is available 24/7 throughout your stay.
Before confirming your beard transplant; our specialists evaluate your donor area and facial hair region, and once confirmed, your personal coordinator provides all essential pre-op guidance and answers to your questions.
These steps help ensure healthy graft retention and smooth healing; important Pre-Op Instructions, avoid alcohol one week before the operation, reduce smoking for better healing, and a light breakfast is allowed on the morning of the procedure
The FUE beard transplant is performed under local anesthesia, offering a painless and comfortable experience. The procedure takes approximately 6–8 hours.
Step-by-step:
- Donor Area Preparation: The back of the head is shaved and numbed
- Graft Extraction: Hair follicles are extracted one by one with a micromotor
- Channel Opening: Micro-channels are created following the natural growth direction of the beard
- Graft Implantation: Grafts are carefully inserted into the prepared channels
Each step is executed with precision to achieve balanced density and a natural look.
Design
Designing the beard line is one of the most critical stages of the procedure. At Hair of Istanbul, we review your old photos, assess your donor capacity, and design a natural, age-appropriate, and facially harmonious beard line. This step directly impacts the overall success of the procedure.
Extraction
One of the most crucial stages is the careful and accurate extraction of grafts. Follicles must be removed with their surrounding tissue intact, without damaging the skin. This process, known as FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction), must be performed only by experienced professionals.
Opening
Just as important as beard line design and graft extraction, channel opening significantly affects the final outcome. Since facial hair grows at specific angles, the HOI medical team opens micro-channels that match these angles for natural and balanced results.
The first night after the procedure is one of the most delicate phases of recovery. Both donor and recipient areas are sensitive, and residual anesthetic fluids in the body increase the risk of dislodging grafts due to pressure or friction.
- Do not sleep face-down
- Sleep on your back in a semi-upright position to reduce swelling and protect the grafts
- Use a special travel pillow if possible
Our team will guide you through every detail and provide 24/7 support in case of emergencies.
Recovery starts immediately after a FUE beard transplant.
You may experience mild redness, swelling, or scabbing, which usually subsides within a few days.
Sleep semi-upright on the first night,do not wash the face for the first 3 days, from days 4–10, gentle washing is recommended, and avoid sun, swimming, and sports for the first month.
To ensure healthy and fast beard growth, we collaborate with Kerastase and provide expert-recommended care products. Before leaving the clinic, your personal care set is given to you by your patient coordinator, along with full usage instructions.
New beard growth typically begins in 6–8 months, with full results visible in 8–10 months. The Hair of Istanbul medical team stays in touch with you throughout this period, offering regular updates and ensuring 100% patient satisfaction.
