Beard transplant in Turkey: FUE, how long to stay and results (2026)

Beard transplant in Turkey: FUE, how long to stay and results

A beard transplant moves hair follicles, usually from the back of the scalp, into patchy or thin areas of the beard and moustache, under local anaesthetic. The procedure takes several hours and most patients spend about 3 days in Istanbul. Transplanted hairs often shed in the first weeks; the final result shows after 9–12 months.

Updated 30/10/2026 · general information, not medical advice

Key facts

AnaesthesiaLocal anaesthetic

Procedure time4–7 hours

Nights in hospitalDay case

Time in Turkey3 days

Flying homeUsually from day 2, once cleared

Desk workAfter 5–7 days

ExerciseAfter about 2 weeks

Final result9–12 months

Typical ranges for a healthy adult (sources at the bottom of the page). Your surgeon or dentist sets your own plan after examining you.

What it is

Grafts are extracted one by one (FUE) and implanted at the angle and direction of natural beard hair. Single-hair grafts are used for a natural look. The beard design is agreed beforehand. Scalp donor hair may be slightly finer than natural beard hair.

Techniques

FUE beard transplant

Grafts from the scalp, implanted individually.

DHI beard transplant

Implanter pen for precise angle and density.

Moustache and sideburns

Can be treated in the same session.

Who it suits

Usually a good candidate

Patchy or thin beard
Healthy donor area
Realistic expectations about density

Think twice / discuss first

Active skin conditions on the face
Hoping to cover large areas with limited donor hair

Your stay in Istanbul, step by step

Day 1Consultation and beard design.
Day 2Procedure under local anaesthetic (several hours).
Day 3Check and first wash; flight home.

Recovery timeline

Week 1Small scabs and redness; no shaving.
Weeks 2–6Transplanted hairs often shed.
Months 3–4New growth begins.
Months 9–12Final result; shaving and trimming as normal.

Risks and complications

Low graft survival or patchy density
Unnatural angle if poorly placed
Redness, small cysts
Donor area over-harvesting

This list is not exhaustive. Your surgeon should explain the risks that apply to you, in writing, before you consent.

Cost: what drives the price

Few Istanbul facilities publish prices for this treatment on their own website, and we only show prices that facilities publish themselves. Ask for a written, itemised quote.

Questions to ask the clinic

How many grafts, and from where?
Who designs and implants the beard?
Will it affect a future scalp transplant?
What is included in the price?

Clinics in Istanbul for this treatment

These 6 Istanbul facilities from our hair transplant list are among the most searched from the UK. Check with each one that it performs this exact procedure, who the surgeon is, and where it takes place.

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Related treatments

Hair transplant

Frequently asked questions

How long should I stay in Turkey for a beard transplant?

Usually about 3 days.

When can I shave after a beard transplant?

Usually after about 10 days; follow your clinic’s instructions.

Is a beard transplant permanent?

Transplanted follicles usually keep growing, as they come from the permanent donor area.