Can I Have A Beard Transplant Done If I Have A Chin Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a beard transplant and would want to get that done before doing a jaw implant. However, I’m still very much interested in getting the jaw implant done with Dr. Eppley in the near future. I do have one question for Dr. Eppley regarding the beard transplant however, if you would be so kind as to relay it to him: “Given that I currently have a chin implant, and infection is a possibility, I’m wondering what sort of risk having hair transplanted to the chin area would pose for the implant? You have spoken about needles penetrating facial implants when people undergo filler injections, and that being a cause of infection in certain cases. I’m sure you’re aware of the process of extraction and implantation for hair transplants (the same process applies to beard transplants). A small needle (much smaller than a filler needle) would be poked into the chin area to create the holes needed for graft implantation. What are your thoughts on this? Could this process potentially cause an infection to the implant? Or is there no cause for concern in your opinion? Any time you could take to answer that question would be greatly appreciated.

A: I see no concerns doing a beard transplant over an existing chin implant. The soft tissue chin pad is very thick so it is a long way from the depth of the hair follicles to the implant capsule.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon