A focused, small-area transplant to fill gaps or shape the mustache, with grafts placed at the fine angles facial hair needs.
A mustache transplant places hair follicles, usually taken from the back of the scalp, into the upper lip area to fill gaps, improve symmetry or create the shape you want.
The area is small but highly visible, and mustache hair grows sharply downwards and outwards. Grafts are placed individually with careful attention to angle so the result blends with any existing hair.
These are general points only. Whether a treatment is suitable for you is decided by the treating clinician after reviewing your photos, medical history and, where needed, an in-person examination.
Front and side photos of your upper lip and your donor area help the surgeon judge what is achievable.
The planned outline is drawn and agreed with you before anything begins.
A modest number of grafts is taken individually under local anaesthesia.
Grafts are implanted one by one, mostly as single hairs, following the natural downward direction.
You receive guidance on eating, cleaning the area and when you may trim or shave.
Some tightness, mild swelling around the forehead or eyes and small scabs around the grafts are common. You sleep with your head slightly raised and follow the clinic’s instructions for the first gentle wash, usually the day after the procedure.
The small crusts soften and come away with careful washing. Redness fades gradually. Many people return to desk-based work in this window, though more physical jobs may need longer.
Most transplanted hairs shed. This is an expected phase: the follicles stay in place beneath the skin and enter a resting period before regrowing.
New growth usually starts to appear, often fine and uneven at first, then gradually thickening.
The result is usually assessed at around a year. Density at the crown can take longer to mature than at the hairline.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
Often, yes, if the donor area allows. The surgeon plans the total graft number across both areas.
Yes. Once growing, it can be trimmed and styled like the rest of your facial hair.
Most graft-based procedures are planned around three nights: arrival and pre-procedure checks, the procedure day, and a review with the first wash before you fly. Your coordinator confirms the exact schedule once the clinic has set the date.
The price depends on the plan the surgeon recommends after reviewing your case, mainly the area to be treated and the technique. You receive a written, itemised quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.