A beard transplant in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas fills patchy cheeks, gaps in the moustache and scars in the beard area with your own hair, placed to match the way a beard naturally grows.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
A beard hair transplant moves single follicles, usually from the back of your scalp, into thin areas of the cheeks, chin, moustache or sideburns. Once rooted, they grow and can be shaved like beard hair.
Demand is rising fast. The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recorded a 196% rise in facial hair transplants worldwide between 2012 and 2014.
Some men never grow hair on parts of the cheeks or jaw, however long they wait. Genetics sets this pattern, and creams rarely fill a truly empty patch.
Scar tissue has no follicles. In one series of 20 men, most with burn scars, growth started at 3 months and 19 were satisfied with the final beard.
A split or thin moustache, or a gap left by a cleft lip scar, can make the whole beard look uneven. Small numbers of grafts can close these gaps.
Thin sideburns or a low, faint cheek line make a beard look unfinished. Grafts can sharpen the upper border so the beard has a clean shape.
Cheeks, jaw and chin are filled together for a dense beard. It needs the most grafts and suits men with very little natural growth.
Hairs are placed pointing down and outwards from the lip. It suits men with a thin, split or scarred upper lip.
Grafts build a goatee or fill the chin under the lower lip. It suits men who keep a short beard focused on the chin.
Grafts link the sideburns to the beard and define the upper border. It suits men whose beard fades out on the upper cheeks.
The final beard is judged after 10 to 14 months. Density depends on your donor hair and the number of grafts, and the hair keeps the texture of scalp hair. Photos below are shared with consent.
Illustrative images. See Dr. Umbreen’s patient results in the before and after gallery.
Dr. Umbreen marks the cheek line, moustache and neckline on your face with you in front of a mirror, then checks how many grafts your scalp can safely give.
Stop smoking for a few weeks and stop aspirin 2 weeks before. Leave your beard unshaved for a few days so the existing hair direction is easy to see.
Under local anesthesia, single-hair grafts are removed from your scalp and placed almost flat against the skin, following the direction of your own beard hair.
You go home the same day. Small crusts form around each graft on the face, and a light dressing covers the donor area overnight.
| Time After Surgery | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Days 1 to 3 | Redness and mild swelling on the cheeks. |
| Days 5 to 7 | Crusts fall away with gentle washing. |
| Weeks 2 to 6 | Most transplanted hairs shed. The roots stay alive. |
| Months 3 to 4 | New beard hair starts to grow through. |
| Months 6 to 9 | The beard thickens and can be trimmed into shape. |
Avoid pressing or rubbing the grafts, and keep strong sun off your face in the early weeks. Ask before using a trimmer for the first time.
ISHRS lists the main problems below. Treatment is delayed if you have active acne or a skin infection on the face. Dr. Umbreen explains each risk before consent.
It cannot make scalp hair coarser or curlier than it is, and it cannot create more donor hair. A very dense full beard may need two sessions.
Your fee is confirmed after consultation, once the beard design and graft number are agreed. Ask for one written estimate that includes medicines and follow-up visits.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Area | A moustache costs less than a full beard. |
| Grafts | Fees usually rise with the number of grafts. |
| Scar tissue | Burn or acne scars need slower, careful placement. |
| Sessions | A second session for density adds to the total. |
When comparing beard transplant cost in Pakistan, check whether a quote counts grafts or hairs, as the two numbers are very different.
She is listed as both a hair transplant surgeon and a burns specialist, so she can plan grafts for men whose beard gaps come from burn or injury scars.
Beard micropigmentation tattoos tiny dots of pigment into the skin to look like short stubble.
| Feature | Beard Transplant | Micropigmentation |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Real hair that grows | Shaded skin that looks like stubble |
| Beard length | Any length | Close-shaved look only |
| Time to result | Months | Same day |
| Upkeep | Trimming like normal beard | Touch-ups as pigment fades |
| Procedure | Minor surgery | Tattooing |
Pigment usually fades over about 3 to 5 years, so micropigmentation is a repeat cost rather than a one-time change.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring a photo of the beard style you want and let your beard grow for a few days before the visit.
Choose a qualified plastic surgeon who designs the beard with you, explains your donor limits and shows consented beard results. Avoid clinics that promise a full beard from any number of grafts.
The numbing injections sting briefly, then the face and scalp feel only pressure. Tenderness for a few days afterwards is usually eased with simple painkillers.
Yes, for most men. The hair comes from the back of the scalp, which resists balding, so it usually keeps growing for life in its new place.
Trimming with scissors is usually fine once the crusts have gone. Wait until the new hair grows through before using a blade, and ask Dr. Umbreen at your check-up first.
Scalp hair is often close in colour but can be finer or straighter. Dr. Umbreen compares the two at consultation so you know what to expect.
Most surgeons wait until your natural beard has stopped filling in, which can take until your twenties. Scars from burns or injury can be treated earlier.
Patient guides on hair and beard transplant from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
If you are wondering how long does beard transplant take to grow, the answer is that a beard transplant in Islamabad typically takes 10 to 12 months to show its final fully mature result. The first visible new growth appears
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