Procedure · Beard

Beard Transplant

A beard transplant uses FUE to move hair follicles (usually from the scalp) into the beard area to fill patchy growth, sparse cheeks or a thin jawline. The result is permanent, natural-growing facial hair you can shave and trim as normal.

Overview

What is Beard Transplant?

Follicles are harvested from the back of the scalp and implanted into the beard at the precise angles that facial hair grows, which is what makes the result look natural. It can fill gaps, build density, define the jaw, or reconstruct areas affected by scarring.

Transplanted beard hair sheds and regrows like a scalp transplant, with results maturing over several months. Once established, it behaves like normal beard hair — it grows, and you can shape it however you like.

Who it's for

Patchy or uneven beard growth
Sparse cheeks, jawline or moustache area
Filling scars or gaps in facial hair
Anyone wanting fuller, permanent facial hair

Good to know

Carried out by regulated UK clinics in our vetted network.
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Consultations through HairJourney are free and no-obligation.
This page is information only, not medical advice.
2026 UK pricing

How much does beard transplant cost?

Typical UK range (2026)
£3,000 – £7,000
Typically 1,500–3,000 grafts depending on the area and density wanted. Priced per graft like a scalp FUE. Always get pricing in writing.
How it works

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FAQs

Beard Transplant — common questions

Where does beard transplant hair come from?
Usually the back of the scalp, where hair is plentiful and resistant to loss. It's matched and angled to blend naturally with your existing facial hair.
Will a beard transplant look natural?
With correct angling and density planning, yes. Natural results depend on the surgeon's experience with facial work specifically, so choose accordingly.
Can I shave after a beard transplant?
Once healed and grown in (typically a few months), transplanted beard hair can be shaved, trimmed and styled exactly like natural beard hair.
Is a beard transplant permanent?
Yes — because the follicles come from loss-resistant donor areas, they continue to grow for life once established.

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