Beard transplantation is a type of hair transplantation in which the hair from the donor part of the body is removed and planted around the jawline or mustaches. It is a cosmetic procedure that is performed with the only purpose of enhancing the appearance of an individual.

Beard transplant is a very popular surgical procedure because some men cannot grow the desired beard because of their genes. The desire to look is what makes a cosmetic procedure so famous.

Types of beard transplantation

There are two types of surgical procedures used for beard transplantation.

1. Follicular unit transplantation (FUT). In Follicular unit transplantation also known as strip method, a thin layer of skin from back of the scalp is removed surgically. Then the hair follicles of that piece of skin is removed and planted around the jawline or mustaches. This method leaves a thin and long linear scar on the back of your head.
2. Follicular unit extraction (FUE). In follicular unit extraction, the hair follicles from the donor area of the body are removed individually and planted around the face. There are two different methods to perform follicular unit extraction.
   1. Manual FUE Beard Transplant. This method is performed manually by surgeons using handheld instruments to remove hair from one part of the body and transplant it to the face.
   2. Robotic FUE Beard Transplant. This method is performed robotically using a robotic instrument directed by the surgeon. The robot removes a selected amount of hair follicles from the donor area of ​​the body and transplants it around the face.

How much does a beard transplant cost?

The cost of beard transplant surgery can vary depending on several factors. There is no fixed beard transplant cost in Punjab. The cost of a beard transplant is usually calculated by the amount of graft needed to cover an area of the beard. There are some other factors on which the cost of beard transplant depends such as,

• Type of the procedure. It is the most common factor because the cost of the hair transplant surgery varies widely depending on the type of the procedure. For example, FUE hair transplant procedure is more costlier than the FUT method regardless of any hospital or country.
• patient’s condition. The cost of beard transplant mostly depends on the requirement of the patient. The cost of a beard transplant varies widely depending on the number of hair follicles needed to cover the face.
• surgeon experience. Surgeon’s experience plays a significant role in cost in any surgery. A board certified experienced and well educated surgeon has high expertise and charges high fees. However higher cost does not always mean better results. There are also many professional surgeons who charge an average consultation fee.
• Hospital facilities and infrastructure. This is one of the most common facts on which the cost of surgery depends. Generally well established and large hospitals charge more than smaller hospitals and clinics based on the services and facilities they provide.

Average cost of beard transplant

The cost of beard transplantation depends on the number of grafts required to cover the facial area.

The average beard transplant cost in Punjab is 25,000₹ – 70,000₹ and per graft cost is 25 – 40 ₹ depending on the expertise of surgeon or hospital.