Mustache Transplant in Turkey

What is Mustache Transplant?

A Mustache Transplant is a hair restoration procedure that involves transplanting hair follicles from the scalp to the mustache area, restoring or enhancing facial hair.

Using minimally invasive techniques like Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), this procedure delivers natural-looking, permanent results. It transforms thin, patchy, or uneven mustaches into full, lush ones.

What are the Advantages of a Mustache Transplant?

It is important to know what you will get after a plastic surgery like a mustache transplant. The advantages of a facial hair transplant at Aslı Tarcan in Turkey outweigh the negatives, offering a range of physical and psychological benefits:

• Permanent Solution: Unlike temporary fixes like makeup or prosthetics, A mustache transplant provides a long-lasting solution for thinning or patchy areas.
• Natural Results: Transplanted hairs blend seamlessly with existing hair, creating a natural look and feel.
• Boosts Confidence: A fuller, well-defined mustache can enhance self-esteem and confidence.
• Customizable: The procedure allows for tailored shaping and design to suit individual preferences.
• Minimally Invasive: The transplant process is relatively painless and requires minimal downtime.
• No Maintenance: Transplanted hairs require no special care, unlike artificial or temporary solutions.
• Versatility: Can restore or create a variety of mustache styles.
• Combines with Existing Hair: Transplanted hairs grow alongside natural hair, creating a cohesive appearance.
• Solution for Scarring: Can cover facial scars or burns affecting the mustache area.
• Professional and Social Benefits: A well-groomed mustache can project professionalism, sophistication, and authority.

What Causes Hair Loss on Mustache?

Hair loss has numerous reasons, some avoidable and others not. Thus, understanding the common causes of mustache hair loss can help patients to make informed decisions to improve their facial hair growth.

The most common reasons for hair loss on mustaches include the following.

Genetics: Androgenetic alopecia (male/female pattern baldness) is a major cause for mustache hair loss. This condition causes hair follicles to shrink and eventually stop growing.

Hormones: Lack of testosterone (male hormone) leads to a weak blood supply, hinders desired facial hair growth and causes mustache hair loss.

Nutritional Habits: Nutrients like vitamins and minerals are irreplaceable components of healthy cell growth. Any deficiency will lead to hair loss on facial areas.

Scarring and Trauma: Facial hair loss due to injury, burns or physical traumas such as accidents affects tissue scarring, resulting in hair loss.

Alopecia: Alopecia is a hair loss condition triggered by an immune system response, resulting in small, non-scarring patches of baldness. These patches can occur on the scalp, beard, mustache, and other facial hair areas.

Medications: Certain medications like blood thinners, steroids or chemotherapy drugs etc. can also cause facial hair loss.

What are Mustache Transplant Techniques?

Transplant surgery is a multifaceted field. Our hair restoration experts at Aslı Tarcan tailor their approach to each patient’s unique needs, recommending the most effective mustache transplant technique to ensure optimal outcomes and restore confidence.

Here are different mustache hair transplantation techniques.

See Also: Beard Transplant Turkey

Who is an Ideal Candidate for Mustache Transplant?

Men seeking mustache hair loss treatment through dermatology should understand whether they are ideal candidates for the surgery. Since, numerous medical and psychological conditions hinder individuals from opting a surgical solution to their mustache transplant.

Our experts in Turkey have compiled a list of conditions that establish candidacy of an individual for mustache transplant.

• Thin or sparse mustache: Individuals with limited or no hair growth in the mustache area, or those who want to enhance their existing mustache.
• Stable hair loss: Those with stable hair loss patterns, meaning their hair loss has slowed or stopped.
• Good overall health: Candidates should have good physical and mental health.
• Sufficient donor hair: Adequate hair growth on the scalp (typically the back and sides) to serve as donor hair.
• Matching hair color and texture: Hair color and texture similar to the existing mustache hair (if any).
• Realistic expectations: Understand the procedure’s limitations, recovery time, and potential outcomes.
• Age: Typically, 25-60 years old, as hair loss patterns are more stable.
• No underlying medical conditions: Certain conditions (e.g., autoimmune disorders, bleeding disorders) may increase risks.
• Previous failed hair restoration attempts: Unsatisfactory results from other hair restoration methods.
• Non-smoker: Smoking can impair healing and reduce graft survival.

How Can I Prepare Myself for Mustache Transplant?

Once you have decided to proceed with the mustache transplant after consultation with our team. You should start getting yourself prepared right away, because it is always beneficial to get into the best physical shape.

Our doctors will provide you full details about pre-op care instructions and a list of dos and don’ts, which includes the following:

• Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood-thinning medications
• Stop taking vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, and other supplements
• Quit smoking to reduce risk of complications
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption
• Allow your mustache hair to grow to its maximum length
• Avoid shaving the mustache area 3-5 days before surgery
• Avoid heavy meals and caffeine 24 hours before surgery
• Drink plenty of water

How is Mustache Transplant Performed?

Hair restoration around the mustache follows similar steps to other hair transplant procedures. However, the mustache is a sensitive area that requires a high level of precision.

This where our experts excel in delivering natural and affordable facial aesthetics.

Here are general steps involved in performing a mustache transplant in Turkey.

Step 1: Consultation and Assessment

Consult our surgeon to discuss facial plastic surgery to restore your mustache hair. Ask any questions you have, and our team of experts will be happy to answer them. Further, we will also run necessary tests to establish your candidacy for the procedure.

Step 2: Harvesting Donor Hair

Our professional dermatologist will prepare the donor area (e.g. back of head) by shaving and cleaning it. Then, they will offer local anesthesia to minimize discomfort and pain.

Once the donor area is numb, our surgeons will extract hair follicles from the donor area using either strip harvesting or FUE.

Step 3: Recipient Site Creation

The surgical team prepares the recipient site around the mustache area by making small slits into the upper lip. Moreover, they will also dissect extracted hair follicles into individual grafts.

Step 4: Graft Placement

Once ready, the surgeons carefully put grafts into the recipient sites, following the natural direction of hair growth. It will elevate beard hair growth, thus helping you benefit from the transplant.

Step 5: Completion

Following grafting, the surgeon will finalize the procedure by administering topical antibiotics and specialized creams to promote healing. Additionally, personalized recovery guidelines will be provided, along with scheduling of follow-up appointments to monitor progress and ensure optimal results.

What are Mustache Transplant Recovery Guidelines?

The success of a mustache transplant in Turkey depends on proper postoperative care. Our surgeons will provide individualized care instructions. For general guidance, please consider the following.

• Rest and avoid strenuous activities
• Follow prescribed pain medication instructions
• Keep applied dressings clean and dry
• Apply ice packs to reduce swelling (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off)
• Do not shave the transplanted area for 2-3 weeks
• Avoid touching, scratching, or picking at transplanted grafts
• Gently clean the face with mild soap; avoid harsh products
• Avoid direct sun exposure; use SPF 30+ sunscreen
• Avoid strenuous lip and facial movements
• Eat soft foods to minimize lip movement
• Avoid blowing nose, straining, or bending
• Make yourself available for follow-up visit

Are there any Side Effects of Mustache Transplant?

As with any surgery, a mustache transplant may involve certain side effects, although major complications are rare. Potential side effects include:

• Swelling, bruising, and redness in the transplanted area
• Itching, numbness, or tingling sensations
• Scarring at the donor site (back and sides of the head)
• Temporary shedding of transplanted hair (usually resolves within 1-2 months)
• Infection (rare, but possible)
• Allergic reactions to medications or anesthesia
• Temporary changes in sensation or sensitivity

Who Should Avoid a Mustache Transplant?

While a mustache transplant offers a solution for numerous men striving for their perfect facial hair. However, some individuals may not suit the procedure; these include the ones having:

• Active infections (e.g., folliculitis, impetigo)
• Hair loss due to systemic illness (e.g. thyroid hair loss or discoid lupus)
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia)
• Heart conditions (e.g., heart failure, coronary artery disease)
• Previous facial surgery or radiation therapy
• Scar tissue or keloid formation
• History of rejection or allergic reactions to anesthesia
• Insufficient donor hair
• Unrealistic expectations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can a mustache be transplanted?

Yes! Mustache hair transplant is possible with a success rate of over 90%. Around 5% of all hair restoration surgeries worldwide include a mustache or beard transplant.

How many grafts are required for a mustache transplant?

Typically, mustache and goatee reconstruction requires approximately 1,000 to 1,100 grafts, which necessitates around 400 to 500 grafts.

How long is Recovery for a Mustache Transplant?

It will not take more than two weeks for you to get back to your normal routine.

How painful is a mustache transplant?

Mustache is not a painful transplant procedure, as doctors administer anesthesia. However, you may feel a slight discomfort post procedure.

Is mustache transplant safe?

Mustache restoration surgery carries similar risks as hair transplants, but due to its smaller surface area, the risk of infection is slightly lower.

How to speed up mustache growth?

You can speed up mustache growth by using correct grooming tools, following a healthy diet and sleeping well.

Do extracted grafts grow back?

Yes! Extracted grafts grow back full in almost a year.