Absence of mustache or problem in growing mustache is not uncommon and this situation could be caused by hormonal imbalance, genetic reasons or trauma. İn such cases, mustache transplant could be the perfect solution to this problem.
In mustache transplant, hair follicles will be taken from patient’s body and will be transplanted into the area one by one thus allowing patients to have natural looking mustaches.
For mustache transplant, FUE, DHI, or Robotic methods are generally preferred. With these methods, one by one transfer of hair follicles is made possible while at the same time root direction and mustache’s density can be controlled. There will be no scar visible with these methods. Most suitable method will be decided by surgeon.
For the best result, patients should carefully choose the clinic where the operation is to be performed. During selection process, websites, patient comments, techniques, and devices used in operations should be carefully evaluated by referring to previous transplantations’ before and after photos.
Patients should select a highly experienced surgeon and an established clinic for the operation.
Surgeon will determine the donor area with detailed research before the operation takes place. Usual donor region will be the nape. Nevertheless arm hair and leg can also be used for the same purposes. Surgeon will then decide on the transplant’s intensity level.
The procedure requires the usage of local anesthesia. Roots taken from the donor area will be separated, cleaned and prepared for transplanting and the process will usually take around 2 to 3 hours time.
Patients should pay attention to below points before the mustache transplant:
Hospitalization is not necessary for mustache transplant’s patients. Patients will be able to resume their daily life on the next day. The first wash should be done on the 3rd day after the operation and lotion should be used to soften the treated area during washing.
Patients will experience some swelling and redness after the transplant since the mustache area is sensitive.
While shock shedding may occur in the first month, mustaches will start to grow permanently within the following 3-4 months. However, not all of the hair will grow simultaneously in the transplanted area. This condition is not uncommon therefore patients should not be worry as the hairs will grow in later stages. It is possible to spot the differences in the shape of newly grown mustache. They will start to have an aesthetic appearance after the hair roots will mature and get in shape.
After mustache transplant, patients should pay attention to the followings:
Similar to hair transplant, mustache transplant can be done throughout the year.
Patients should choose a date for mustache transplant carefully so they could have a few days rest after the procedure. It is important for patients to protect treated area from sunlight, wind and cold after the procedure.
Depending on patients’ need and desires, mustache transplantation can be done via FUE, DHI or Robotic methods.
Patients should evaluate the surgeon’s testimonials and visit the clinic personally.
There’s no specific time for mustache transplant. The procedure can be done throughout the year as long as patients will take necessary precautions in mustache care after the procedure.
Mustache transplantation normally takes around 2-3 hours time.
Yes, generally one session will be sufficient.
The amount of roots to be transferred will be determined by patients’ desire and treatment area’s width.
In the first month, patients will experience shock shedding. Mustaches will begin to grow within the next 4 months.
Mustache can be shaved after 1 month provided that the transplanted area has healed. However, it is more appropriate to use scissors instead of razor blade.
Mustache transplant will only use roots from the patients and it will not be possible to use roots from other individuals.
Ideal age for mustache transplant will be 24 years old and above.
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