Mustache Transplant Overview
With genetic reasons, hormonal imbalances, or trauma, the absence of mustache is a problem, so, people go to solve this problem permanently. At this point, the mustache transplant is the solution.
In the mustache transplant, the hair follicles taken from the patient’s body are transplanted to the area one by one. In the end, it’s possible to have natural looking mustaches.
Mustache Transplant Methods
The FUE, DHI, or Robotic methods are preferred for the mustache transplant. While these methods allow transfer the hair follicles one by one and control the root direction and density, they don’t leave a scar.
Besides, the surgeon decides on the most suitable method.
Clinic & Surgeon Selection
The right clinic and surgeon selection provides to achieve the desired result. That’s why online research should be done before the operation. With this research, it’s possible to reach out to the pre/post-operative images and reviews.
Besides, in the clinic to be selected many mustache transplant operations should have been performed, similarly, the surgeon should have expertise in this field.
Process
Before the operation, the surgeon determines the donor area with detailed research. This area is usually the nape region, However, the hair on arm and leg can be used. After that, the surgeon decided how intensely to transplant. But, performing the mustache transplant very often can prevent achieving a healthy result, as it affects the nourishment of new roots.
During the procedure, local anesthesia is used and the roots taken from the donor area are separated, cleaned, and prepared for transplanting. The process takes an average of 2-3 hours.
Before Mustache Transplant
- The patients should pay attention to these before mustache transplant:
- Smoking should be stopped a few days before the operation. Tobacco products pose a risk during the attachment of the roots, as they prevent the nourishment of the hair follicles.
- If there’re any medicines or vitamins used, the surgeon should be informed.
- Alcohol should be stopped at least 1 week before the operation.
- Clothes with easy to take off should be preferred while going to the operation.
- The stomach should not be too empty or full.
- The present mustache should not be shortened.
After Mustache Transplant
After the procedure, it’s not necessary to stay in the hospital. Going back to daily life next day is possible. The first wash is made on the 3rd day after the operation; during washing, the lotion is applied to soften the treated area.
Since the mustache area is sensitive, there may be slight swelling and redness after the mustache transplant.
Shock shedding may occur within 1 month. Within 3-4 months following this, the mustaches start to grow permanently. However, in the transplanted area, there may be no hair growth from all roots simultaneously. There’s nothing to worry about. All hair come out a little later. Besides it’s possible to see the shape differences in the newly released mustache. After the hair roots mature and get a shape, they become to have an aesthetic appearance.
The patients should pay attention to followings after mustache transplant:
- Particular attention should be paid to the first 3 days after the procedure. It’s necessary to protect the treated area from any impact.
- While sleeping, a supine or semi-sitting position should be provided for the first days not to damage the newly transplanted roots.
- The newly transplanted spots can be red and with scabs. It’s important not to scratch the mustache area to remove the scabs.
- No application should be made to the area other than the medication and treatment methods recommended by the surgeon. The appropriate treatment also speeds up the recovery.
- In the first 1 week following the procedure, the sea, pool, baths should not be visited; and excessive sweating should be prevented.
- Too cold and too hot weather can pose a hazard to roots, if it’s necessary to go out in so hot or cold, the transplanted area should be protected from external factors with a piece of cotton fabric or a hat.
- If necessary, the mustache that grows after 15 days, can be shortened with scissors, not with a razor blade. After 1 month, the razor blade can be used with the surgeon’s approval.
The Best Season for Mustache Transplant
As with hair transplant, there is no specific time for a mustache transplant.
Before deciding on the time of operation, it would be correct to choose a date that can rest for a few days after the operation. Besides, it’s important to protect the area treated after the operation from sunlight, wind, and cold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mustache transplantation is done through FUE, DHI or Robotic methods according to the patient’s wish and need.
It’s important to evaluate the testimonials of the surgeon and visiting her/him in her/his places.
As long as the precautions are taken after the operation, it can be done in any period.
It takes 2-3 hours on average.
Yes, usually one session is sufficient.
The number of roots to be transferred is determined by the width of the area to be treated and the patient’s wish.
Shock shedding occurs in the first month, then, mustaches begin to appear in 4 months.
If the transplanted area heals, it can be shaved after 1 month: It’s appropriate to use scissors.
It’s not possible to make a root transplant from someone else.
It’s ideal after the age of 24.
