Beard & mustache transplant in Kollam,
FUE / DHI by IAHRS-fellow surgical team.

Cost depends on the number of grafts needed. Full beard coverage typically requires 800 to 1,500 grafts, and mustache alone needs 200 to 400 grafts. Your dermatologist provides a detailed estimate during the Rs.300 consultation after assessing your facial hair pattern and goals.

Yes. Transplanted hair follicles come from the permanent donor zone at the back of your scalp. Once established, they grow for life. You can trim, shave and style transplanted beard hair exactly like natural facial hair.

Between 4 and 8 hours depending on the number of grafts. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia in DermaVue Kollam's hospital-grade operating theatre, and you stay awake and comfortable throughout.

Yes, after complete healing, typically 2 to 3 weeks post-procedure. Once established, transplanted hair behaves identically to natural beard hair. Shaving, trimming and styling are all possible without any restriction.

Published research shows FUE beard grafts achieve 95 percent survival at one year, higher than scalp-to-scalp at 89 percent or body hair at 76 percent transplants. This is attributed to the thicker calibre and favourable extraction characteristics of beard donor grafts from the scalp.

When performed by an experienced dermatologist who plans hair direction angles of 10 to 20 degrees from the skin surface, density gradients and natural hairline transitions, transplanted beard is indistinguishable from natural growth. The artistic design phase is as important as the surgical technique.

Most patients return to office work within 2 to 3 days. Mild redness and small crusts may be visible for 5 to 7 days. Physical labour or jobs requiring helmets or face coverings may require 7 to 10 days of recovery.

In many cases, yes. Surgical scars, burn scars and acne scars can be camouflaged with transplanted hair if the scar tissue has adequate blood supply. Your dermatologist evaluates scar tissue quality during consultation to determine viability.

Minimum age is 25, when beard growth patterns have stabilised. There is no upper age limit for healthy individuals. Candidates over 50 may have reduced donor density, which your dermatologist assesses during consultation.

Kollam's humidity actually supports graft healing by maintaining moisture. Key steps include antiseptic cleaning twice daily for the first week, avoiding direct coastal sun for 10 days, skipping strenuous exercise for one week, and sleeping slightly elevated for the first three nights to reduce swelling.

Exposure to international grooming standards creates demand for fuller, denser beards. Patients visiting Kollam on extended stays schedule their transplant 8 to 12 months before returning, ensuring full density. The cooler months of November to February are preferred for comfortable recovery.

Yes. The Kollam clinic above HDFC Bank in UMK Arcade has a dedicated operating theatre, on-site parking, and a post-procedure protocol designed for patients travelling from Kottarakkara, Punalur and Karunagappally. Day-care discharge keeps the visit to a single trip for most patients.