Beard to Scalp Hair Transplants - What Happens If You Get A Tan?

Spencer Kobren and IAHRS accepted member Parsa Mohebi, MD discuss a very common, but seldom talked about concern that many prospective beard to scalp hair transplant recipients ask about: Will facial hair extraction sites tan or do you have to avoid the sun all together if you decide to go this route.

https://vimeo.com/211043921/1e3929233e

I will put some pictures up in the near future. I have tanned normally without issues over the last couple of years 3800 beard extractions so far

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I am considering a beard FUE test session into my scar. Would appreciate any advice or if anyone wants to share experiences or photos.

very interesting!

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Originally Posted by Atlas20

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I am considering a beard FUE test session into my scar. Would appreciate any advice or if anyone wants to share experiences or photos.

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In general if small punches are used and over harvesting is not done in 1 session, the healing is generally very well and likely wont show with a tan. Trying to extract a high number of follicles would likely start to show if the patient gets a tan.