How much does a beard transplant cost in Spain?
The cost of a beard transplant in Spain ranges from €2,600 to €4,300, against €6,000 in the UK. That price includes local anaesthesia, aftercare and accommodation. The procedure lasts 4 to 7 hours as day surgery, with no overnight stay needed at the clinic.
📊 Price table 2026
| Type of procedure | Price Spain | Price UK |
|---|---|---|
| Beard transplant (Standard - 2000 grafts) | €2,500 - €3,500 | £4,500 - £6,000 |
| Beard transplant (Full - 4000 grafts) | €3,800 - €5,000 | £6,500 - £9,000 |
| Moustache / sideburn correction | €1,800 - €2,500 | £3,000 - £4,500 |
| Beard + Hair package (FUE) | €5,500 - €7,500 | £9,000 - £13,000 |
What is a beard transplant?
Beards are everywhere today and are a full part of men’s style. Unfortunately, some men do not have naturally dense facial hair. Likewise, a burn or a scar can alter how a beard looks.
A beard transplant restores the areas of a beard that lack density. Those gaps may be due to a simple absence of hair growth, or to the presence of a scar, for example. With a beard transplant, you can regain proper density, giving a full, even and natural beard.
The procedure, as with a hair transplant, consists of harvesting grafts from a donor area, usually at the top of the nape. These grafts are then re-implanted into the patient’s beard, particularly in the areas where the lack of hair is visible.
A beard transplant moves follicles permanently, but not all of them take: graft survival sits at around 83% in published series[2].
Who is the ideal candidate for a beard transplant in Spain?
A beard transplant is intended for men who are self-conscious about how their beard looks. It is aimed at men with no beard or whose beard is too sparse. These are genetic and hormonal causes that slow down hair development on the face.
Men who want to hide gaps left by a scar, a burn or acne may also see it as the answer to their discomfort. Men with alopecia areata sometimes have their beard affected too. A beard transplant may be recommended for them.
The transplant can cover areas on the cheeks and the moustache. A prior assessment will be carried out to confirm that the implants are viable.
How is a beard transplant carried out?
The pre-operative consultation
A pre-operative consultation must take place before the beard transplant. It is a discussion with the practitioner during which the patient can set out their expectations and wishes. The area to be treated is defined, along with the desired shape. Above all, a careful assessment of the donor area and the recipient area is carried out.
The number of grafts needed is determined at that point. On average, 250 to 500 implants are needed for a moustache, 600 to 700 for a goatee, and 600 to 1,500 for the cheeks, depending on the desired density and the area involved.
It is also at this consultation that the technique used for the beard transplant is decided.
The different beard transplant techniques
Several techniques exist for transplanting a beard. These include the FUE technique, the DHI technique and the FUT technique.
FUE method
The FUE method, or follicular unit extraction, is the most advanced technique for restoring density to a beard or moustache. The follicles are removed from the previously numbed nape, using a tool called a punch.
This extraction can also take place in the neck. The extracted follicles are then sorted to keep only the grafts containing one or two hairs. After the beard is fully shaved and local anaesthesia is given, these grafts are implanted into the areas with gaps.
Those containing only one hair are placed more towards the edge of the beard to get the most natural result possible. The relocated follicles keep the growth cycle of their original area. The procedure lasts on average 5 to 6 hours, depending in particular on the number of follicles to be implanted.
DHI method
The DHI method varies slightly from the FUE technique. The incisions needed for implantation are made at the same time as the implantation itself, using an implanter pen. The recipient area therefore does not need to be shaved.
FUT method
The FUT technique consists of harvesting strips of skin from the donor area. The hair follicles are extracted from these strips. The grafts are then re-implanted into the hairless areas of the beard.
Whichever option is chosen, the procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia. The after-effects reported in the literature include scabbing, facial oedema and sterile folliculitis, each in nearly one patient in two[1].
Precautions after a beard transplant
Slight oedema may appear 24 to 48 hours after the procedure, and will disappear 2 to 4 days later. It is sometimes advisable to spray a disinfectant solution during the first 24 hours after the procedure. Applying thermal water and then aloe vera gel for several days is also recommended by some doctors.
The face can be washed from the next day, with betadine.
Scabs usually appear at the base of the graft. It is important not to scratch them. They fall off naturally within 10 to 15 days.
The beard can be trimmed with scissors after 15 days. Clipping is allowed after one month. Shaving, however, should wait two months.
The beard grows back during the second or third month. The final result will therefore be visible 9 months to a year after the procedure. Follow-up visits usually take place during that year, after a few weeks and then a few months after the procedure.
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To get the most out of optimal, natural results, it is recommended to wait a month after surgery before returning to sport, especially if it makes you sweat. You should also protect yourself from the sun during the months following the procedure. It is also best to wait a few weeks before wearing a mask.
How much does a beard transplant cost in Spain?
Depending on the number of grafts implanted, the price of a beard transplant in Spain ranges from €2,600 to €4,300, with the breakdown by procedure shown in the table above. Post-operative follow-up is included in the package.
If you want to check what your own cover provides, you can contact the NHS.
The number of grafts, the technique chosen and what the package includes can only be decided after examining the donor area. Our coordinator is British.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What does a beard transplant cost?
In Spain, from €2,600 to €4,300 depending on the number of grafts implanted, against €6,000 in the UK, where the procedure is not covered. A moustache or sideburn correction costs €1,800 to €2,500. In Turkey, prices are lower.
How long does a beard transplant take?
The procedure is day surgery and lasts 4 to 7 hours depending on the number of grafts, with no overnight stay. The stay on site lasts two or three days, covering the consultation, the operation and the first check-up.
Is 5,000 grafts a lot for a beard?
Yes. A full beard rarely uses more than 4,000 grafts, and a moustache alone 250 to 500. Beyond that, the question becomes the donor area: the nape is not endless, and it also serves a hair transplant.
Do all the grafts grow back?
No. In a series of beards reconstructed after burns, survival of the implanted follicles ranged from 77.4% to 87.9%, or 83.2% on average[2]. Those figures come from scarred skin: on healthy skin, they represent a floor.
Should I plan for a second session?
Often. In a series of 820 FUE transplants, 94% of patients were satisfied at twelve months, but 62% wanted a second session to gain density or coverage[3]. The initial quote covers only one session.
What are the possible complications?
A review of 43 publications reports an overall rate of 1.2% to 4.7%, with persistent numbness in up to 11%, infections in up to 11% and bleeding requiring intervention in up to 8%[1]. For a cosmetic procedure, any complication weighs heavily.
Is the recovery painful?
The same review reports scabbing in up to 54.8% of patients, facial oedema in up to 50% and sterile folliculitis in up to 53.3%[1]. Its authors point out that these after-effects remain poorly defined from one study to another.
Sources & References
- Liu RH, Xu LJ, McCarty JC, Xiao R, Chen JX, Lee LN. A Scoping Review on Complications in Modern Hair Transplantation: More than Just Splitting Hairs. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025;49(3):585-595. View the source
- Evin N, Guray Evin S. Camouflage of Postburn Scarring Alopecia Using Nanofat Grafting and Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024;154(1):207-215. View the source
- Chouhan K, Roga G, Kumar A, Gupta J. Approach to Hair Transplantation in Advanced Grade Baldness by Follicular Unit Extraction: A Retrospective Analysis of 820 Cases. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2019;12(4):215-222. View the source
- Madura C, Vinay N, Kusuma MR, Harsha S, Chandrashekar BS. The assessment of Hair Transplantation Outcomes in Cicatricial Alopecia. Int J Trichology. 2020;12(4):164-167. View the source
