How Long Does Beard Transplant Take for Recovery?

Almost every other man wants to grow a thick, luscious and masculine beard because it compliments their appearance. Moreover, it makes you look attractive and vigorous. But unfortunately, not every person is blessed with perfect facial hair growth. Several men have patchy beards because of their flawed facial hair growth. As a result, they are unable to grow a thick and full beard.

However, for such people hair restoration techniques like beard hair transplant have become a new ray of hope. Beard transplant is a facial hair restoration technique that stimulates hair growth and treats male pattern baldness on facial areas. Majority of men are now undergoing this procedure to overcome their beard hair loss. Just like hair transplant, the recovery process of beard transplant is also lengthy and demands patience with extreme care.

Therefore, we have decided to discuss the healing phase of the beard transplant in this article. In this way, you will come to know how long it takes to recover after a beard transplant surgery.

What is Beard Transplant?

During the beard transplant procedure, the hair follicles are harvested from the donor area (back or sides of the head) through FUT or FUE hair transplant. These extracted follicles are then transplanted to the beard areas that have patchy growth.

Recovery Phase 

Generally, the healing phase of the beard transplant starts immediately after the procedure. A significant amount of healing takes place within the initial 5 to 7 days. The evidence of surgery start fading away and by the 14th-day post-surgery, most of the marks are already gone. However, complete recovery requires a couple of months. Here, we will provide a breakdown of the recovery process in the form of a timeline for your better understanding.

So, let’s begin!

Beard Transplant: Recovery Timeline

We will analyze the healing process on a day to day basis so that you can keep realistic expectations from the treatment.

Day after the Surgery 

The donor area will get sore, itchy and tight soon after the treatment and will stay like this the day after surgery too. You might also feel numbness in the treated area. You can wash the transplanted area to remove any blood but be careful and gentle.

2-3 Days after the Surgery

Scabbing, redness and swelling can be easily seen on and around the treated area during this time. However, by this time discomfort in the donor area will start disappearing but numbness might persist.

4-6 Days after the Surgery

Four to six days after the surgery, the swelling will start disappearing and the recipient area will start healing. Also, the crusting that appears on the donor area will come off and you can scrub off the remaining crust with gentle massaging while shampooing your beard.

1 Week 

One week after the surgery, the swelling and redness will subside completely. You should continue applying the prescribed cream to the donor area so that it can heal completely and smoothly.

10 Days 

After 10 days, the transplanted grafts will get fixed permanently which means the chance of dislodging disappears. You can return to your daily routine as the donor area heals more than 70% by this time. However, it is necessary to take proper care of your treated areas and follow all the aftercare instructions properly. It is your responsibility to protect your beard area from any damage.

Important Guidelines for Recovery

To get the maximum outcomes from the beard hair transplant procedure, it is important to take the recovery process seriously and follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

• Taking Some Time Off From Work

Your surgeon may advise you to take at least a week off from your work after the beard hair transplant surgery. You might choose not to rest at all but it’s preferable to take rest to get the maximum outcomes from the procedure.

• Keep the Surgical Sites Clean

It is important to keep the sites of surgery clean to avoid any infection. Majority of the surgeons prescribe an antibiotic for the cleansing process. These ointments should be applied directly to the sites of operation so that it can effectively remove the viruses and bacteria from there.

• Take Proper Sleep

Make sure to take adequate sleep. Also, sleep on your back rather than on your stomach. Your head should be slightly elevated so that bleeding can be avoided.

Things to Avoid After Beard Transplant 

There are plenty of things that your surgeon would like you to avoid after the surgery which include;

• Touching and scratching the treated areas
• Massaging your beard
• Washing face within the first 24 hours
• Strenuous physical activities and exercises for almost a week
• Intake of blood-thinning medications
• Drinking alcohol for at least 3 to 5 days
• Smoking for at least 2 to 3 weeks after the surgery
• Swimming

Conclusion 

In short, recovery after beard transplant requires patience and determination. You need to be very careful during the recovery phase because any negligence can affect your results. Also, follow all the pre and post-surgery instructions given by your surgeon. If you are looking for expert hair transplant surgeons to get your beard transplant, visit Dubai Cosmetic Surgery Clinic. All of our surgeons are highly qualified and experienced. In addition to this, we offer a free consultation to our patients so that they can discuss their concerns easily. Fill in the form given below to book your appointment with our expert surgeons.