Can my beard transplant be corrected?

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I am 30 yo, and I went through a 4000 graft beard transplant procedure last year in Turkey. I am now going through a tough time as I am not happy with my results. 1. Beard look spikey as almost all hair inserted 90 degrees on my face. When they grow longer, they look like they were patched to my face (like Wolverine’s). 2. Multiple hairs, in some cases 4/5, inserted in one follicular unit. When I shave them, transplant becomes very obvious. Is it possible to correct them?

Sibel Ulusan, MD · Answer

For your case, the surgeon may need to adjust the placement and angle of the grafts to create a more natural look. The surgeon may also need to remove the grafts and re-insert them at a more appropriate angles and position to eliminate unnatural look, improper angle and placement. It is important to choose a highly experienced and skilled hair transplant surgeon to perform the revision procedure because you may have scars. The surgeon should be able to evaluate the specific issues with the transplanted beard and recommend the most appropriate approach to achieving the desired result.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I'm sure you are very frustrated and I can't blame you. Have you spoken to the surgeon who performed the transplant? It is possible to fix your issue however it requires another procedure. A surgeon would need to adjust the angle and placement in order to get a more natural look. Your best bet is to do your homework and find a very qualified surgeon to fix this. I wish you the best.
Dr. T

Kulakarn Amonpattana, MD · Answer

Dear Eric321,
Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. First of all, I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with the result of your previous beard transplant. Regarding your concerns;
1. Beard look spikey as almost all hair inserted 90 degrees on my face. When they grow longer, they look like they were patched to my face (like Wolverine’s).Answer - In order to fix the angle of all transplanted hair, it would need a total removal of the transplanted hair and re-insert them with the right angle in which it is very difficult to be done. 
2. Multiple hairs, in some cases 4/5, inserted in one follicular unit. When I shave them, transplant becomes very obvious. Is it possible to correct them?Answer - This one is possible to be corrected. The 4 to 5-hair follicular units which were transplanted can be removed with FUE, divide them into 1-hair grafts under the microscope, and re-insert them into the area which you still need some density.
Best regards,Wipawan Vathananai, MD

Ahmet Azak, MD · Answer

It is possible to fix your beard transplant but it is a hard surgery and needs not just one multiple surgeries in different times. So, you should pick a very professional surgeon for this kind of delicate operation.

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