Hair Transplants to Face

I am a 33yr old, health male, with no health problem. I am interested in getting facial hair augmentation. I am missing large clumps of hair which have never developed on my face, much like hair growth patterns seen I have seen in Asian men. I would like to complete the hair line from my sideburn to my chin and then up around to add to my mustache.

It is possible that you have either a late onset beard that you understand may still yet develop. It is also possible that your genetic pattern has produced this facial hair distribution. What does your family look like? Are there relatives with this beard pattern? Is there Asian genetics in your family line? The dilemma here is to differentiate genetics (most probable cause) from other causes. Before embarking on such a path there are a number of steps that you need to get done. These steps are:

1. Establish a relationship with a doctor where mutual trust is established. The doctor must feel comfortable with your goals and expectations and they must be realistic from the doctor’s point of view. You must understand all of the risks and downsides of such a procedure.
2. Get testosterone and DHT blood tests to determine hormonal issues related to the facial patterns of hair distribution.
3. Get an assessment of the status of your eventual hair loss with a close examination of your scalp under high-powered magnification.
4. Get a second opinion from an endocrinologist to determine if exogenous DHT is available and/or advisable.

First, of course, I would start with #1, then work with the doctor you selected and extend to the rest of the list. If I was the doctor and agreed that this is a procedure I would be willing to perform, then I might start by extending your sideburns down the face and if that met your needs, I would consider another more aggressive step. I would love to engage you with further dialogue.

For examples of transplanted sideburns, please take a look at:

• Patient MT
• Patient UK