Many people want to grow out their facial hair, including that of the moustache since it is considered a symbol of masculinity and can be styled to sport different looks. However, either due to genetics, surgery or a health condition, some individuals have sparse or absent moustache hair, in which case they can consider undergoing a moustache transplant surgery.
Can Moustache Be Transplanted?
It is indeed possible to transplant hair into the moustache area using either the follicular unit extraction (FUE) or follicular unit transplantation (FUT) technique.
You may consider having a moustache transplant in the following instances:
- To improve the density and fullness of your moustache hair if you’re naturally lacking
- To camouflage a scar (e.g. from a traumatic injury, burn, or cleft lip surgery)
- To restore moustache hair after permanent hair loss due to trichotillomania
However, you should keep in mind that not every type of moustache hair loss might be treated with a transplantation surgery.
For instance, if you have beard alopecia areata, whereby your moustache is affected in addition to the beard region, you may be advised against a facial hair transplant because you can lose your transplanted hair in a subsequent episode of the condition.
How Is A Moustache Hair Transplant Done?
A moustache hair transplant is performed under local anaesthesia, either using the FUE or FUT method of transplantation.
In an FUE hair transplant, hair grafts are extracted from the back of the scalp using a small circular punch tool. In FUT surgery, on the other hand, a strip of skin is cut out from the scalp, and from that, grafts are extracted, which are later implanted into the beard area.
After graft extraction, incisions are made in the direction of the native moustache hair to give the most natural-looking results. As for the density, more grafts are placed in the “upper edge” in contrast to the “lower half” as that creates a “layering effect,” which helps make the moustache area look fuller with fewer grafts, according to one study.
How Many Grafts Are Needed For A Moustache Transplant?
In the research published in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, it is noted that a moustache transplant can require 300-400 grafts on each side. Overall, the density of transplantation is between 35 to 40 grafts/cm2.
What Are The Side Effects Of Moustache Hair Transplant?
Some possible side effects of a moustache hair transplant may include swelling, redness and itchiness. You may also experience shock loss, which can result in temporary loss of hair, however, hair eventually does start to regrow. The final results should become visible around 1 year after the surgery.
How Much Does A Moustache Hair Transplant Cost?
Within the UK, a moustache hair transplant can cost you around £3,000, but the price may vary depending on the complexity of the procedure, grafts required, experience of the surgical team and the location of the clinic.
In contrast, prices are typically lower in Turkey because of the cost of living and favourable exchange rates. The cost of this surgery might be between £1,500 and £2,000 there.
Interested In A Moustache Transplant?
Longevita offers facial hair transplants in both London and Istanbul. Professionals with extensive experience deliver top-notch results while we guarantee the best prices to you. If you’re interested in getting a customised treatment plan, feel free to get in touch. We’re more than happy to help!
Dr Cagla
Dr Cagla earned her medical degree at Trakya University’s Faculty of Medicine in Bulgaria and has almost 6 years of hair transplantation experience. She is a specialist in FUE, DHI and Sapphire hair transplants of the scalp, eyebrows and beard and has performed over 6,000 surgeries. Dr Cagla is multilingual, with fluency in English, Bulgarian and Turkish.