What is the price of a beard transplant in Turkey?
The price of a beard transplant in Turkey ranges from £1,250 to £2,950. This package includes the procedure, anaesthesia, hotel and VIP transfers. In the UK, the cost ranges from £2,150 to £5,150. The final price depends on the number of grafts and the technique used, FUE or DHI.
📊 Price Table 2026: Turkey vs UK
This comparison details the expected prices for 2026 for facial hair restoration between Istanbul clinics and UK aesthetic centres.
| Type of procedure | Price Turkey | Price UK |
|---|---|---|
| Beard transplant | £1,250 - £2,950 | £2,150 - £5,150 |
| Male hair transplant | £1,120 - £3,150 | £3,000 - £7,750 |
| Female hair transplant | £1,640 - £2,950 | £2,600 - £7,300 |
| Scalp micropigmentation | £600 - £1,300 | £1,300 - £2,600 |
📈 Statistics and Success Rate
According to the International Journal of Trichology, 19 out of 20 patients who underwent FUE beard reconstruction (for burns, acne, congenital absence) reported satisfaction one year after the procedure[1]. In this series, regrowth started by the third month and continued up to a year[1].
According to the 2025 ISHRS census, the beard and moustache are the most transplanted areas in men after the scalp, with 5% of procedures. The share of men requesting a non-scalp transplant rose from 13% in 2021 to 18% in 2024[2].
What is a beard transplant?
A beard transplant is a microsurgical hair restoration procedure that involves harvesting follicles from the occipital area (back of the scalp) and implanting them on the face. This beard implant can fill a patchy beard or hide scars, sometimes requiring several sessions[1].
Why choose Turkey for a beard transplant?
In Turkey, a beard transplant costs from £1,250 to £2,950, compared to £2,150 to £5,150 in the UK. Istanbul clinics offer FUE and DHI, usually in a package that includes the procedure, hotel and transfers. Its exact contents vary from one clinic to another.
Not all beard transplant clinics in Istanbul are JCI accredited: the Turkish Ministry of Health licence and accreditation should be verified before booking, as with any medical tourism in Turkey.
How is a beard transplant performed?
A beard transplant is done under local anaesthesia and takes several hours. The surgeon harvests follicles from the scalp, preferably from the mid-occipital area where the hair most closely resembles beard hair, then implants them one by one on the face[3].
Who is a beard transplant for?
It is for men with sparse or absent beards: empty patches, congenital absence, scars from burns, acne or surgery, stable alopecia. It can also thicken an existing beard, goatee or moustache[3].
FUE or DHI: which technique for the beard?
- FUE: follicles are harvested one by one, then implanted into pre-made incisions.
- DHI: each follicle is implanted directly with an implanter pen, the Choi pen, without a prior incision.
Whichever technique is used, the result depends on the angle. On the face, hairs are implanted nearly flat, at 10° to 20° from the skin according to a 2021 review[3]. A surgeon who has performed over 700 beard transplants lists the acute angle among the key steps[4].
How many grafts are needed for a beard?
An absent or very sparse beard requires 2,000 to 2,500 grafts to achieve satisfactory density. A moustache and a dense goatee require about 1,000 to 1,100, a goatee alone 600 to 700, and each sideburn about 200[3].
These figures come from the authors’ practice. They vary with the surface area, desired density and the donor supply at the back of the scalp, which could later be used for a hair transplant. A single session is not always enough, and a second is sometimes needed[3].
What happens in the days after?
On the day of the procedure, the face remains numb from the anaesthetic: chewing is difficult and a liquid or semi-liquid diet is recommended. The transplanted area is kept moist for the first 5 days to limit scabbing[3].
Redness and slight swelling subside in 2 to 3 days, oedema and bruising in about a week. In this review, shaving is possible from day 8[3]. The clinic’s written instructions remain the ones to follow.
Why is the DHI technique more expensive?
The price of a beard transplant depends on the number of grafts and the technique: DHI is generally billed higher than FUE. Both aim for the same result, and the quote must specify the chosen technique and the expected number of grafts.
How to choose a beard transplant clinic in Istanbul?
A beard transplant clinic in Istanbul should be chosen on verifiable evidence: its Turkish Ministry of Health licence, the name of the operating doctor, before/after photos taken from the same angle and a quote detailing the technique, number of grafts and included services.
What criteria should be checked before booking?
- Authorisation: Turkish Ministry of Health licence, and JCI accreditation if the clinic claims it.
- Operating doctor: a named doctor leads the procedure and does not delegate it entirely to technicians.
- Consultation: examination of the beard and donor area via photos or video before any quote.
- Written quote: technique, number of grafts, hotel nights, transfers and follow-up after return.
How to check reviews of a beard transplant clinic in Istanbul?
Cross-check three sources before booking: Google and Trustpilot reviews of the clinic, English-speaking patient groups and the surgeon’s own published results. A beard transplant clinic in Istanbul that refuses to name the operating doctor should be avoided.
What warning signs should alert you?
- A price below £1,250, the low end of the Turkish range: ask who implants the grafts.
- A promise of 100% regrowth: not all grafts survive[5].
- No contact with a doctor before the quote.
- Pressure to book immediately.
What are the risks of a beard transplant?
Beard transplant generally has benign after-effects, plus some complications specific to the face: bumps or skin irregularities, especially on the goatee and moustache, a cobblestone appearance under the lower lip, and poorly oriented hairs when the angle is not sharp enough[3].
The success of a beard lies in the insertion angle. Unlike scalp hair, beard hairs must be implanted very flat to avoid an artificial ‘brush hair’ look.
Dr. Oya Sisman, hair surgeon in Istanbul
What side effects after the procedure?
Figure data come mainly from scalp hair transplants. A 2025 review reports scabs at the recipient site in up to 54.8% of cases, forehead oedema up to 50%, and infections up to 11% depending on the series[6].
The authors consider these complications poorly defined, with frequencies varying widely between studies[6]. On the beard, redness and swelling last a few days[3], and temporary itching may occur in the donor area.
What results can you expect after a beard transplant?
The transplanted hairs fall out at first, then regrowth begins around the 3rd or 4th month[1][7]. The full result is seen between 10 and 18 months[7], and current techniques allow a natural-looking result[8]. When the density achieved remains insufficient, a second session can complete it.
Recovery timeline
- Day 1 to 3: rest, sleep on your back, no contact with the transplanted area.
- First 5 days: keep the transplanted area moist[3].
- First two weeks: temporary scabs; the grafts are not yet fixed[7].
- First month: temporary shedding of transplanted hairs, an expected phenomenon.
- Months 3 to 4: start of regrowth[1][7].
- Months 10 to 18: full result[7].
The transplanted hairs come from the scalp. Finer than beard hair, they retain certain differences, which must be explained before the procedure[3]. Once established, they can be shaved and trimmed like the rest of the beard.
Should you have your beard transplant in Turkey?
Turkey offers a beard transplant for £1,250 to £2,950, compared to £2,150 to £5,150 in the UK. The price difference says nothing about quality: the decision should be based on the clinic’s licence, the operating doctor, the planned number of grafts and the follow-up after return.
Need a personalised quote?
The number of grafts and the technique can only be determined after examining the beard and donor area, via photos or consultation: this is why a personalised quote is necessary to know the real price. This quote must also state what the package includes and what remains the patient’s responsibility.
❓FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long does a beard transplant take?
A beard transplant takes several hours. On the face, grafts are implanted one by one and only one assistant can implant at a time, which lengthens the procedure[3]. The exact duration depends on the number of grafts planned in the quote.
Does a beard hair transplant hurt?
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, often using nerve blocks to limit injections on the face[3]. Some discomfort may remain afterwards. In scalp hair transplants, two large series report 1.2% and 4.7% complication rates[6].
Are transplanted hairs permanent?
Grafts that take produce lasting hairs, but not all take. In 18 burn patients treated with FUE and fat grafting, a study measures 77.4% to 87.9% graft survival[5]. A second session can add density.
Does beard transplant surgery leave scars?
With the FUE technique, there is no linear scar. Only tiny extraction points are visible in the donor area, and they blend in once the hair at the back of the scalp has regrown.
How long until results are visible?
Beard transplant results are not always immediately visible. Initially, the hairs appear too fine and foreign. They will become like the others over the months: the full result is seen between 10 and 18 months[7].
Is beard transplant covered by the NHS?
No. A beard transplant for aesthetic purposes is not covered by the NHS, whether in the UK or abroad. In the UK, its price ranges from £2,150 to £5,150. A reconstructive transplant, after burns, requires a medical opinion.
What is the price of a moustache transplant in Turkey?
A moustache transplant costs from £950 to £1,550 in Turkey, compared to £1,700 to £3,250 in the UK. The final price depends on the surface area, the desired density and the possible addition of the goatee, which increases the number of grafts.
When can you resume sport, sun and swimming after a beard transplant?
The NHS advises limiting physical exertion for the first month to reduce scarring[7]. Sun, swimming pools, sauna and hammam wait until healing is complete: grafts are not fixed during the first two weeks.
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