Results: Increase in confidence, Beard coverage and density
Approach: Surgeon-Performed
Cost: £4,000 – £6,500
Finance Available
Beard Transplant in Manchester
Patients that are suffering from thin and patchy beards can regain a fuller, natural looking beard via a FUE beard transplant in Manchester, performed by one of our GMC & ISHRS registered surgeons in the heart of Manchester at St James Tower, 7 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4DZ.
We have a 1 patient per doctor per day policy in order to give the full focus of the team on the day to you so that we can ensure that your results will be natural looking in order to restore your beard hair and confidence.
We are based near Manchester’s famous Northern Quarter with lots of bars, restaurants and amenities nearby so that your beard transplant can be combined into a visit Manchester experience. Visit our free consultation page in order to start your beard restoration journey today.
Some of Our Before and After Beard Transplant Results
Where Can you Find the Manchester beard transplant clinic?
The clinic is easily accessible and found right in the heart of Manchester City centre. If you’re coming by car or walking, our address is:
Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinic Manchester
St James Tower, 7 Charlotte Street
Manchester,
M1 4DZ
Phone: 0161 410 4123
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am – 8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Find out more about our Manchester hair loss clinic
You can reach us via the following transport methods:
- By car – You can use the M602 to get into Manchester and then follow the A57(M) and come off at the Princess street exit. Continue northbound on Princess Street to the junction with Portland Street and turn right and then immediately left onto Charlotte Street for the clinic.
- By tram – The closest tram stop is at Piccadilly Gardens and then the clinic is a 5 minute walk away.
- By train – The closest train station is Manchester Piccadilly Train Station. The clinic is then a 5-10 minute walk away.
- By bus – There is a free bus route that stops at the Charlotte Street/Chinatown bus stop. The clinic is then a 1 minute walk.
Beard Transplant Manchester Reviews
Patient Testimonials
Aside from achieving fantastic results, we believe that keeping in touch with our patients before, during and after their hair transplantation procedure is paramount – it helps to keep our patients feeling calm and in control. We’re always on hand to provide guidance, support and aftercare advice. Time and again, our patients tell us that this is what sets us apart from other clinics.
You can read our great reviews of FUE hair transplants over on Google.
Expert Beard Transplantation at Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinic Manchester
FUE beard transplants involve exactly the same extraction process as with hair transplants on the scalp. Healthy and DHT resistant hair follicles are extracted from the donor area (the back and sides of the head) using a punch machine with a 0.75mm – 0.85mm punch that is performed by one of our medical surgeons.
Incisions are then created in the beard area that requires adding density or coverage by making sure that the angulation of the incision matches the direction of grown of natural beard hair. This is again done by one of our surgeons utilising the latest tech in the form of sapphire blades that are usually 1.1mm – 1.25m in width. This is so that there is some room in the incision to be able to implant the extracted follicles.
It’s very important to have an assessment with us prior to surgery as beard transplants in Manchester can be tricky as we need to make sure that you are stable in any hair loss you may have (and ideally we would want to see no hair loss from the scalp) so that we can preserve your donor area.
How Does a Beard Transplant Procedure Work ?
The procedure begins before a single graft is extracted. In the design consultation, the surgeon maps out the exact zones to be filled, whether that is the moustache, the chin, the cheeks, the jaw, or a combination of all four. Each of these areas grows hair at a different angle and at a different density. The chin, for example, tends to grow downward and slightly forward. The moustache grows at a different direction again. Getting those angles right is what separates a beard transplant that looks natural from one that looks placed. That design conversation is done carefully and in person, because no photograph or template can substitute for seeing the face directly.
On the day of the procedure, grafts are extracted from the donor area at the back of the scalp using the FUE method. A micro-punch tool removes individual follicular units one by one, leaving no linear scar and allowing the donor area to heal with no visible trace of surgery at a normal hair length. The grafts are then prepared under magnification and kept in a carefully maintained solution to preserve survival rates until they are placed.
Implantation can be carried out using the DHI method, which uses a Choi implanter pen to place each graft directly into the recipient area without pre-made incisions. The reason DHI is the preferred technique for beard work is angle control. The surgeon can set the precise direction of each graft at the moment of placement, matching the natural growth direction of that specific zone. In an area as visually close as the face, that level of precision matters. A graft placed two or three degrees off-axis in a hairline is forgivable. In a beard, where every hair is visible at conversation distance, the margin for imprecision is considerably smaller. Using forceps to implant is also used when there is a large area to treat as speed is another element that needs to be taken into consideration for graft survival.
The full procedure typically takes between four and eight hours depending on the number of grafts required, and is carried out under local anaesthetic. Patients are awake throughout and comfortable. The donor area at the back of the scalp is shaved for the extraction phase, though the beard area itself does not need to be shaved in its entirety. Most patients return home the same day
Benefits of a Beard Transplant in Manchester
The most significant advantage of a beard transplant over any other approach to beard improvement is that the result is permanent. The grafts are taken from your own scalp, transplanted into the beard area, and once they have settled and grown through, they behave exactly like the surrounding beard hair. They grow at the same rate, respond to the same grooming routine, and require no ongoing treatment or maintenance to keep them in place. There is no product to apply, no repeat appointment to book, and no gradual fading over time. What grows is yours permanently.
For patients in Manchester who have lived with patchy beard growth, the psychological impact of that permanence is often what they describe most. A patchy beard is not a medical problem but it can be a significant source of self-consciousness, particularly for patients who have spent years trying to work around it with styling choices that only partially disguise the issue. A transplant addresses the underlying cause rather than managing the symptom.
Because the grafts come from the patient’s own donor hair, there is no risk of rejection and no foreign material involved. The procedure leaves no linear scar at the donor site and no visible marks in the beard area once healing is complete. At a normal beard length, nothing about the result indicates that a procedure has taken place.
The design element is also a benefit that is easy to underestimate before the consultation. Beard shape is closely tied to how a face reads at its proportions. A well-designed beard can strengthen a weaker chin line, balance a wider jawline, or simply fill the gaps that have prevented a patient from wearing the style they want. The consultation exists to work through exactly that, and the result is built around the individual face rather than a generic template.
Recovery is straightforward for most patients. The donor area heals within a week to ten days. Small crusting around the transplanted grafts in the beard area resolves within the same window. Patients can return to work within a few days in most cases, and the final result is visible within nine to twelve months as the transplanted hairs cycle through, shed, and regrow permanently.
Cost of a Beard Transplant in Manchester
There isn’t a fixed cost for a beard transplant in Manchester with Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinics. The price range is typically between £4,000 – £6,500. This is because everyone is different. The price is based upon the size of the surface area of their beard where they require hair follicles to be implanted. The larger the surface area, the more work required and thus the cost increases.
The best way to get an accurate price for your beard transplant would be to book in an initial consultation with one of our friendly patient advisers. They will be able to assess both your donor area and your area of hair loss on your beard and give you a price as well as walk you through the process and answer any questions that you have.
Types of Beard Transplant Procedures We Perform
FUE Method
We use the FUE method for beards as this describes the donor area extraction method of single grafts at a time.
FUT Method
We use the FUT method for beards as this describes the donor area extraction method of a strip of skin where the follicles are extracted from.
Meet the Manchester Hair Transplant Team
All our Manchester based beard transplant surgeons are GMC & ISHRS registered. They adhere to strict clinical standards when performing beard transplants in Manchester to ensure that patient expectations are met and more importantly, the results are natural.
Our doctors are:
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- Dr Aziz Elgindi – Lead Hair Transplant Surgeon – GMC: 7450896
- Dr Mohammed Ditta – Lead Hair Transplant Surgeon – GMC: 7084372
FAQs
The simple answer is yes. A beard transplant is a permanent solution to providing more coverage and density to a patient’s beard. The hairs that are implanted into the beard come from your donor area (back and sides of your head) and so will continue to grow throughout their natural life cycle which is typically the rest of a patient’s life.
No, it shouldn’t! All of our surgeries require you to be given local anaesthetic. This means you won’t feel anything more than a little bit of pressure. Moreover, our most popular FUE beard transplants are minimally invasive leaving you with minimal scarring post surgery. You can come in for your procedure and get back to your day with minimal discomfort or disruption!
2,000 grafts can be enough for a beard depending on the size of the surface area that requires coverage and density. Typically a larger beard (both cheeks) require between 2,000 – 2,500 grafts. Smaller sized areas require less (around 1,200 – 1,500 grafts). Rarely will a beard require less than 1,000 grafts.
Next Steps for your Harley Street Hair Transplant
1) Get in Touch With Us
During the initial call, we will make arrangements to schedule a consultation at a convenient date and time.
2) FREE Online Consultation
The initial online consultation will give you the opportunity to discuss your hair loss. We then propose the best and most appropriate treatment plan, along with the associated treatment costs.
3) Book Hair Transplant
If you’re happy with the advice and treatment proposal, all that is left to do is schedule your treatment. Let’s eliminate your hair loss and regain your confidence!