Is there something I can do besides a facial hair transplant or rubbing rogaine on my face every night?

Facial hair transplant and Rogaine are the two most effective treatments for beard growth. Hormones (the origin of the problem, due to genetics) can have dangerous side effects, unfortunately. Transgender (female to male conversion) could experience regeneration of dormant follicles in the facial area from extraneous androgenic hormone use, because the dormancy of the hair was caused by the influence of female hormones and suppression of male hormone effects. In your case, you are genetically devoid of hair in the facial areas. Hence simply using extra male hormones may not help your situation and as mentioned previously, it could pose health risks. Have you tried using Rogaine? I would recommend that approach first, and if that doesn’t work, consult a hair transplant surgeon.

Some men just have very little facial hair based on their genetics.  The two treatments you mentioned really are the best options.  Rogaine used on a consistent basis can be a good starting point, but you would need to use it every day for at least 6-12 months before giving up.  
Hair transplantation to the beard can work really well to thicken facial hair and is essentially a permanent solution.
All the best,

Don't be envious of your female friend who has a beard. That is probably hormone therapy or even a hair transplant. Did you ask?Facial hair is a genetic trait that you inherited from your parents. It is a secondary male characteristic trait that shows with the onset of puberty. You can't grow more facial hair with medications or supplements. The only way to add more facial hair is a hair transplant surgery.

It will be difficult if not impossible to grow a full beard with Rogaine or hormones.  In addition, hormones have many potential unwanted side effects so they must be used cautiously.  Your best bet is a hair transplantation. 

Minoxidil and beard transplant are indeed the only things you can do to grow facial hair. You can try minoxidil for 6 to 9 months and if the results are not good, then you should consider a beard transplant.It is a safe and permanent way to grow facial hair.

Facial hair transplant and Minoxidil are the the only two effective treatments for beard hair regrowth. Transgender individuals can experience regrowth of dormant follicles when using testosterone  on the face because the dormancy of the hair was caused by the influence of female hormones and suppression of male hormone effects. I would suggest first trying minoxidil, and if this doesn't work, consult a physician that specializes in hair restoration.
Dr. Robert Jones

Facial hair growth in males is directly proportional to the level of circulating androgenic hormones testosterone and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone (5-DHT) AND the sensitivity of your dermal papilla receptors to these hormones. 
I recommend a physician visit for a complete medical (and family) history, exam, and blood tests to evaluate your levels of circulating androgens. If you are deficient, prescription therapy (testosterone) may accelerate facial hair growth, BUT, a word of CAUTION as this may have unintended consequences. The hair follicles on your head and the ones in your beard react paradoxically (opposite) to circulating 5-DHT. Increased blood levels of 5-DHT are associated with Male Pattern Baldness (MPB), which you likely want to avoid. So, therapy for one problem (lack of facial hair) may lead to unintended consequences (balding), and the need for multiple therapies (ie: testosterone therapy and rogaine/minoxidil to prevent/treat MPB). 
If you have normal androgen levels (most likely), your next best options are: waiting for your facial hair to fill in with topical application of minoxidil (may help improve your beard density), platelet rich plasma therapy, hair transplantation, or micropigmentation of beard hair follicles. This last option would have a better cosmetic result in combination with a hair transplant (3D growth) so you avoid a 100% 2D appearance (micropigmentation alone).
Thank you for your question.

Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do that effectively changes how much hair grows on your face, apart from a surgical option in the form of beard transplant.
Some men grow more facial hair than others. If you're wondering why the diversity, then the answer is one word - genetics.
I think its important for boys / men to look at facial hair growth like one's height or skin colour. It isn't something you can control or change.
Each individual is unique and people are beautiful in all shapes and forms. We must understand this and learn to love ourselves for who we are.

Neograft can
be utilized to fill in areas of thin or patchy facial hair. Patients who
undergo facial hair restoration need to use extra caution while cleansing and
shaving for 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
There is still a
98% success rate of those hairs growing after being transplanted.

There are many methods of hair transplantation.  Wanted them RFUE and another can be a surgical flap.  Grafts can be taken with as few as one hair follicle or multiple follicles.  The quality of the hair, the number of follicles per unit and the location in which the hair is to be placed are all important determinants in the final result.  While it is a common misconception that hair can and should be taken from any location, taking appropriate hair from an appropriate location is key to success.  For instance, one cannot always use hair from a beard to replace a frontal hairline.  The orientation in which Harris placed is also important.  If the frontal hairline is being created then it is important to make sure that hairs are aligned in the correct orientation.  The way the hair is also laid down, for example a staggered pattern versus a straight line will also change the quality of the result.  You should certainly visit with a surgeon who does many of these types of transplantations as well as offers multiple options for hair restoration.  The cost can vary by geographic locale.  In general they can arrange from $7000-$25,000.  When you go over consultation ask for before and after photographs.