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Beard Transplant in Cardiff
At Hair Transplant Cardiff, beard transplantation uses FUE to move follicular units from the scalp donor zone to the face. Grafts are implanted at the precise angle and direction that matches the natural growth pattern for each specific zone of the beard, whether that is the moustache, chin patch, cheeks, or jaw line. The result is permanent beard hair that behaves exactly like native facial hair.
Before and After Beard Transplant Results in Cardiff
A selection of results from patients treated at our Cardiff clinic. All procedures were performed by our GMC-registered surgeons.
Why Men Choose Beard Transplantation
Patchy beard growth is the most common reason. Some areas of the face simply lack the follicle density to produce full coverage, regardless of age or hormone levels. Beard transplantation places follicles directly into those areas, creating coverage that was never there before.
Other patients seek beard transplantation to restore hair in areas affected by scarring from acne, burns, or trauma. Trans men on testosterone therapy often develop uneven facial hair and use beard transplantation to fill the zones that have not responded fully to hormones. At our Cardiff clinic we treat all of these cases.
The Importance of Angle and Direction
A beard transplant that ignores growth direction produces hair that lies flat, sticks out at odd angles, or swirls in the wrong direction as it grows. The upper lip grows slightly downward and outward from the philtrum. The chin hair grows primarily downward. The jaw and cheek hair grows in a wider arc that must be mapped individually for each patient.
At our Cardiff clinic, surgeons plan each zone of the face before any grafts are placed, mapping the angle and direction for each implantation site. This zone-by-zone planning is what separates a natural-looking result from an obviously transplanted one.
Graft Counts for Beard Transplantation
A small patch fill covering one zone, such as a gap in the chin or moustache, may need only 200 to 600 grafts. A comprehensive beard build covering the moustache, chin, jaw, and both cheeks typically requires 1,800 to 3,500 grafts. Your surgeon will map the target area and calculate the exact requirement at your consultation in Cardiff.
What Happens on the Day
Beard transplantation is performed under local anaesthetic as a day procedure. You arrive at our Cardiff clinic in the morning. The donor area on the scalp is trimmed and anaesthetised. Follicles are extracted using the FUE punch technique, then the facial recipient area is anaesthetised and implantation begins. The full session takes between four and eight hours depending on graft count. You go home the same day.
Recovery After a Beard Transplant
Small scabs form at the implantation sites across the face and at the scalp donor zone. Both settle within 10 to 14 days. The transplanted beard hairs shed at 3 to 6 weeks. This is normal. Growth restarts at 3 to 4 months and matures fully by 12 months. The beard can be trimmed and shaped normally once the surgeon confirms healing is complete, usually after 3 to 4 weeks.
Cost of a Beard Transplant in Cardiff
Beard transplant pricing is based on the graft count required. We provide a fixed, all-inclusive quote at your free consultation. Contact our Cardiff clinic to book your assessment.
Book Your Free Beard Transplant Consultation in Cardiff
Speak directly with a GMC-registered surgeon. We assess your hair loss, explain your options, and give you an honest recommendation. No obligation.
Book Your Free Consultation in Cardiff
Speak to one of our GMC-registered surgeons about your hair loss. No obligation, no hard sell.
Where to Find Us
Hair Transplant Cardiff is located just outside the city centre and easily accessible from across Wales and the South West.
Hair Transplant Cardiff
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff
CF24 0EB
The clinic is a short walk from Cardiff Queen Street station and well served by bus routes across the city. Easy access from the M4 for patients travelling by car.
Frequently Asked Questions
A beard transplant uses FUE to move follicular units from the donor zone on the scalp (usually the back or sides of the head, or occasionally the chest) to the face. Grafts are placed into micro-channels created in the beard area at the precise angle and direction that matches the natural growth pattern for each zone of the face. At our Cardiff clinic, the moustache, chin, cheeks, and jaw can all be treated in the same session.
The procedure suits men with patchy beard growth, thin facial hair, or scarring that prevents hair growth in certain zones. It is also chosen by trans men seeking to develop facial hair beyond what testosterone therapy has achieved. The ideal candidate has a stable donor area on the scalp with sufficient density to supply grafts without thinning the donor zone.
Graft counts vary widely. A small patch fill in one zone might require 200 to 500 grafts. A full-coverage beard from moustache to jaw, including the cheeks, can require 2,000 to 3,500 grafts. Your surgeon will count the area and estimate the graft requirement at your consultation in Cardiff.
When performed correctly, yes. The key is angle and direction. Beard hair grows at very specific angles in each zone of the face, and those angles change significantly from the upper lip to the chin to the jaw. Getting the implantation angle right in each micro-zone is the most technically demanding part of the procedure. Our surgeons plan each zone individually before any grafts are placed.
Small scabs form at each implantation site and fall away within 10 to 14 days. The implanted hairs shed at 3 to 6 weeks, which is normal and expected. Regrowth begins at 3 to 4 months. The full beard result, with the hair at its natural thickness and length potential, is visible at 12 months.
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic as a day case. You go home the same day. The donor zone on the scalp recovers within 10 to 14 days. The face shows small scabs for the same period, which most patients manage by not shaving until cleared by their surgeon. Most patients return to work within 3 to 5 days.
Patient Testimonials
Aside from achieving fantastic results, we believe that keeping in touch with our patients before, during and after their hair transplantation procedure is paramount – it helps to keep our patients feeling calm and in control. We’re always on hand to provide guidance, support and aftercare advice. Time and again, our patients tell us that this is what sets us apart from other clinics.
You can read our great reviews of FUE hair transplants over on Google and Trustpilot
