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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2021; 54(04): 483-488
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739248
Review Article

Beard and Moustache Reconstruction

Kapil Dua
1   AK Clinics, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
,
Vandana Verma
2   AK Clinics, Greater Kailash, Delhi, India
,
Aman Dua
1   AK Clinics, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Abstract

Beard and moustache reconstruction has gained more popularity and acceptance over the last decade. The procedure is done for the correction of facial areas with hair density deficit and also for the cosmetic enhancement of pre-existing facial hair. The surgical technique includes the harvesting of grafts from the scalp by the follicular unit excision (FUE) or follicular unit transplantation (FUT) technique and then placing them in either premade slits or by stick and place method. The advancement and refinement of procedure over the years has aided in achieving the optimal aesthetic results, with minimal side effects.

Keywords

beard reconstruction - moustache reconstruction - sideburn reconstruction - follicular unit excision


Publication History

Article published online:
20 December 2021

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