Mustache Transplant Quick Links
By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Dr. Mehmet Dogruer, on May 01, 2022
Mustache Transplant Recovery Time
During the recovery period of mustache transplant surgery, the crusts will begin to heal from one week to ten days, and there will be no scarring. The results are natural, consistent, and permanent if experienced surgeons perform the procedure in good clinics.
Mustache Transplant Success Rate:
Mustache Transplant procedure has a success rate of 95%
Mustache Transplant Alternative Treatments
There are no alternative treatments than a mustache transplant for regrowth of the damaged mustache hair follicles.
The surgeon will harvest hair follicles from the donor area (mainly your head) and implant them into the mustache area. The surgeon can take follicles from your chest if you don't have enough hair in your donor area.
Mustache Transplant Side Effects
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Nerve Damage
- Scarring
- Need for corrective surgery
What Does a Mustache Transplant Surgery Involve?
- Consultation: Determining suitability through a detailed assessment.
- Preparation: Anesthesia administration in the donor and recipient areas to reduce discomfort.
- Harvesting: Extracting individual hair follicles, usually from the back of the scalp, using either FUE or FUT method.
- Implantation: Creating small incisions in the mustache and inserting the harvested follicles.
- Completion: The procedure takes several hours, after which you can return home.
What Should I Expect After a Mustache Transplant Surgery?
- Immediate Recovery: Some swelling and redness in the operated areas.
- Healing: Crusting and scabbing that resolves within a week or two.
- Initial Growth: New hair growth starts in 3-4 months, but the full results are seen in about a year.
- Maintenance: Regular trimming may be required as the transplanted hair (usually from the scalp) grows longer than natural mustache hair.
Things You Should Do Before Mustache Transplant Surgery
- Medical Consultation: Have a detailed discussion with your surgeon to understand the procedure.
- Medications: Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements as advised by your surgeon.
- Smoking & Alcohol: Refrain from smoking and alcohol consumption for a period advised by your surgeon to promote better healing.
- Hygiene: Ensure the facial area is clean before the procedure.
- Rest: Get a good night's sleep before the surgery day to be healthy for the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Mustache Transplant Painful?
You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.
Does Mustache Transplant Leave a Scar?
FUE facial hair transplant procedures have no sutures or scars after surgery.
When Can I Shave After a Mustache Transplant?
You can start shaving eight days after the procedure. Most of the transplanted hair will fall out in two to three weeks. After this normal process, hairs begin to grow again after four months. When the hair grows again, you can shave them normally.