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What causes skin discoloration after facial hair/beard transplant? (Photo)

marcus787Mar 21, 2017
I received a facial hair transplant one year ago. Appx 2000 grafts. Since that time the receipt the area has been a darker hue, noticeably outlining the beard. What has caused this? My theory is either doctor went too deep with grafts causing bruising, hemosiderin staining or skin wasn't cleaned off grafts or sun damage. Not sure but I've seen other cases and would be curious to hear doctors opinions. I'm considering another one and don't want the same damage.

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Facial hair growth is a genetic trait.  If you have very little facial hair there isn't much you can do to increase the growth

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Facial hair growth is a genetic trait.  If you have very little facial hair there isn't much you can do to increase the growth.  Transplant surgery may be an option.

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You have a good result from the use of minoxidil on your beard but these vellus hairs will probably fall away when you stop the minoxidil. 

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