# Beard transplant: who it suits, how many grafts, when you see results

> Where beard transplant follicles come from, how many grafts are needed, when you can shave and when results appear.

URL: https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/blog/beard-transplant-guide
Category: Techniques · Published: 2026-10-28 · Updated: 2026-10-28 · Reading time: 5 min
Prepared by: Royce Hair Lab editorial team
Keywords: beard transplant, beard transplant turkey, beard transplant grafts, beard transplant results

## Who is it for?

Men with a genetically sparse or patchy beard, or gaps from scars, can be assessed for a beard transplant. A sufficient donor area is needed.

## Where do the follicles come from?

Mostly from the back of the head, selecting single-hair follicles, which are closest in structure to beard hair.

## How many grafts?

| Area | General range |
| --- | --- |
| Cheek line or moustache | 300–800 grafts |
| Goatee | 600–1,200 grafts |
| Full beard | 2,000–4,000 grafts |

## How is it done?

Beard hair leaves the skin at a very low angle, so placement is usually done with a Choi pen. The direction of each hair is set to follow the natural flow of your face.

## Afterwards

- In the first week wash your face with water only, without rubbing.
- Scabs fall in 7–10 days.
- You can shave after 10–14 days with your doctor's approval.
- After shock loss new hairs grow; the result is assessed at 6–12 months.

See [beard transplant](https://www.roycehairlab.com/en/beard-transplant) for more.


## Sources

- [Hair transplant](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007205.htm), MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- [A hair transplant can give you permanent, natural-looking results](https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment/transplant), American Academy of Dermatology

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