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Can I ask a surgeon to make the implants of the follicles more irregular instead of in a sharp line?

Warmhearted637881Nov 10, 2023
Often when i look at pictures of beard transplant the edges look to sharp and perfect at the upper border of the cheeks compared to natural beards. This is especially noticeable with stubble or short beards. Is it possible to ask the surgeon to make the implants of follicles more irregular or the transition more sparse?

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Dr. Matt Tahsini, MD
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Matt Tahsini, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. Can you please provide some photos so that I can see the area you're talking about? I really can't tell without seeing what you're talking about. Thank you. Dr. T

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Amir Yazdan, MD

Hello, thank you for sharing your circumstances. in my professional opinion your photos suggest that you may have had a less than ideal past surgery. Usually, elevated follicles or cobblestoning as you stated should not be seen following a beard transplant surgery that is done correctly....

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If the implantation angle was done correctly, meaning the grafts were placed following the natural direction of beard growth, this issue is temporary. During the first 6 months, transplanted hairs often appear coarse, thin, and stick out, as they are adapting to their new location. Over time, as...

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