This patient had a test session to see how the beard hair extractions would heal. He also wanted to discover the growth rate and coverage he could expect from a larger session of beard hair transplant. From the before and after images here, it is evident that the extractions are not visible after healing. The growth rate was very high. The beard hairs growing in the crown are visible upon close inspection as they are thicker and have a slight curl. With proper blending and strategic placement, beard hairs can look very natural on the scalp.
Side by side comparison of the extraction area. After extractions and after healing.
After extractions.
After healing.
This is what beard hair grafts look like with magnification. The grafts on the left are beard hair and the graft on the right is scalp hair. The differences in caliber can work for or against you - it depends on the skill and vision of the doctor. With proper blending and strategic placement, beard hair transplants can look very natural and give you more coverage.
After the successful test session, the patient decided to go forward with another session. It has been less than one year, but the beard hairs can already be seen growing between scalp hairs. Note the thicker caliber that can be utilized for extra coverage. In areas of diffuse thinning, beard hairs can help to strengthen the area. To achieve a natural look, Dr. Mwamba blends the beard hair into the thinner scalp hair.
Care must be taken when grafting beard hair into the hairline. The thick caliber can have an unnatural look if not blended correctly.
More pictures can be seen in our photo gallery at
www.mywhtc.com. As the results grow in, we will post updated photos.
