In men, the moustache is an aesthetic element that changes the expression of the face. Men complain about the lack of moustache for various reasons. Wounds, scars and hormonal causes affect the moustache appearance. Hair transplant enables us to treat these deformations and make significant changes in the patient’s facial appearance. With the DHI technique, a painless and short-term procedure is possible.

DHI method is the best option to perform moustache transplant. In the sense of application, there is no difference between hair transplantation. What is essential in moustache transplant is the success postoperative appearance. Moustache hair grows close to the skin. Therefore the right angle is crucial to obtain a natural appearance. It is necessary to wait between 4 and 6 months for a complete result.

Moustache transplant is a better option for those who are 20 years and older. This transplantation is very similar to hair transplantation. However, it is a much more sensitive procedure since it will take place in the face area. Meticulous work is essential to prevent possible scarring or undesirable complications.

The neck region is generally the best option for a donor site. However, if you do not have enough donor hair in the neck region, arm or leg hair can also be suitable for moustache transplant. Between 300 and 500 hair follicles are sufficient depending on the sparseness moustache area.

Causes of Moustache Loss

Ringworm disease: The hairs on the lips shed at certain intervals. Nowadays, treatment methods of ringworm disease are quite high.

Moustache sores: Deep sores in this area are likely to harm the hair follicles. Failure to treat deep wounds in a timely manner may damage the patient’s health and hair follicles in the moustache area.

Moustache habit: Some people do not notice, but there are various tics. Frequent repetition of these movements may damage the hair follicles over time.

Inflammation and Infections: Inflammation in the upper region of the lip causes spillage in the relevant area in the future. In addition, the high number of pimples may affect hair roots negatively. The hair follicles may disappear without treatment.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis is another disease that damages moustache and beard roots. In some cases, hair follicles on the lips get seriously damaged.

After Moustache Transplant

You leave the hospital with a bandage covering the operation area. You should change the bandage from time to time for three days. During this period, you should not wash your face. The recovery process after transplant lasts about ten days. In this process, the hair roots are crusted. This crusting begins to disappear slowly with the first wash on the 3rd day. Then, you can feel the comfort and development of the roots in the transplant area.

You can shorten your moustache with scissors after 15 days. However, be careful while using scissors as the follicles may not hold on to the skin yet. Shedding may occur 2-3 weeks after the operation. After 2 or 3 months your new moustache begins to grow again and continues to grow in the normal course. After six months of planting the moustache, the roots completely hold on to the skin. As a result, it continues to extend in the normal cycle.

Operation Day:

It is important to follow the doctor’s advice on the operation day right before the transplant. Following advice has a great effect on the success of the transplant. You can find a list of tips below for the operation day.

• Choose loose clothes that will not rub against your face on the day of the operation.
• Smoking is forbidden before moustache transplant as it complicates the operation and healing process.
• Exaggerated requests and expectations may affect the course of the operation.
• You should eat light foods and go to the hospital as soon as you feel full.
• If you are on medication, you should inform your doctor before the operation.
• Alcohol has an adverse effect on the results of the moustache transplant.
• If you already have a moustache, you should not cut it yourself. After the analysis on the operation day, if necessary, specialists shorten it in the hospital environment.
• You should avoid caffeinated drinks before the operation.

When you take care of all these suggestions, your transplant process will be easy and effective.