Why do some beard implants look artificial?

Cosmetic procedures are supposed to “help” the face look more natural and balanced, not to become the point of attention itself. When the result looks artificial, it’s usually not a single factor. A few small mistakes in design, planting angle, density, or even aftercare Planting a beard and mustache They can make the final appearance unnatural.

In the following detailed and solution-oriented explanation, I will explain what makes the result artificial, what are its signs, and how to prevent it from the beginning.

The exit angle of the hair is not correct

One of the most important reasons for the artificial appearance is that the hair is planted at an angle that is not compatible with the natural sleep of the beard. What will be the result? Instead of lying on the skin, the hairs become spiky or have a strange direction and do not look natural even with trimming.

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery points out that in beard transplants, “abnormal exit angle” or improper design of the beard border may occur.
Also, the scientific guidelines related to FUE emphasize that the direction, angle and characteristics of the hair should be checked in the recipient and donor area because it has a direct effect on the result.

Practical solution: Before making the final decision, ask the doctor to determine the direction of the hair on your face in several areas: jawline, cheeks, chin and mustache. If the answer was general and vague, it means that the design is not taken seriously.

The beard line is too smooth and geometrically designed

Nature does not like straight lines. A natural beard border usually has some breaks and subtle changes. If the beard line is designed like a completely flat frame, even if the growth is good, it will still look artificial.

ISHRS He clearly mentions this case and mentions “a too smooth border or improper design of the beard line” as the cause of the unnatural appearance.

Practical solution: In the initial design, ask the doctor to design the beard line with the goal of “controlled irregularity”. It means smaller and less dense areas in the borders to make the transfer more natural.

The density is wrong: either too little, or too much

Low density causes patchiness and uneven shading. If too much density is done without gradual spreading and with multiple grafts in delicate areas, it gives a heavy and plaque appearance.

In educational resources related to beard transplantation, the variable density and its effect on the thickness of the result are mentioned.

Practical tip: Instead of just asking how many grafts are needed, ask:
How is density distributed in each area? Cheeks, jawline, chin and connection to the mustache do not have the same version.

Improper graft selection

If thick or multiple grafts are used in more delicate areas, the result will be rough. A natural beard starts with thinner strands in some places and gradually becomes thicker.

Practical solution: Ask the doctor to explain where he uses a single strand graft, where two or three strands, and why. If the answer is that we plant the same everywhere, the result is usually not natural.

The planting direction is considered the same in each area

A beard is not just a smooth surface. The direction of the hair on the cheek is different from the line of the jaw, chin and mustache. If they all apply the same pattern, the result will look like a filter on the face.

In the clinical articles related to beard reconstruction, it is emphasized that the angle and direction should be according to the natural pattern in order to become natural.

Practical solution: a simple but golden request:
See a sample close-up photo of the real results with a side view of the face and under the chin. These angles show better than any claim whether the planting direction is correct or not.

Postoperative care is not taken seriously

Unrealistic expectation of result time

Many people think that everything is over in one month. While the temporary shedding of implanted hair and the start of new growth is a natural process and the final result takes time.

Practical solution: If someone promises you a complete and definitive result very quickly, you are probably entering an advertising route, not medicine.

What are the clear signs of an artificial beard implant?

I will make this part very simple so that you can figure it out for yourself:
The hair does not lie on the skin and is spiky
The border of the beard is very smooth and unnatural
Condensation suddenly stops in parts and is patchy
The angle of the right and left side of the face is different
In profile photos, the direction of hair growth does not make sense

If you see a few of these, the problem is usually a combination of angle and orientation design and execution, not just the number of grafts.

How to get a natural result from the beginning?

If I were to boil everything down to a checklist, these are the most important:

1. See real portfolio with close-up and profile photos
2. Be sensitive to the design of the beard line, flat and geometric lines are prohibited
3. Ask detailed questions about the angle and direction of planting at several specific points
4. Ask about the type of graft in delicate areas
5. Get the post-operative care plan before the day of the operation
6. If you have skin prone to acne or folliculitis, be sure to mention it in advance

This checklist is one of those things that many public materials do not say and that makes people make wrong choices.

Fakhrai clinic and natural result

If your goal is a natural result, the most important criterion is “the final appearance in real light and close-up”, not big promises. Beard transplant at Fakhrai clinic Focusing on the naturalization of the result, it is usually done with the same principles: designing a beard line that fits the shape of the face, precise implementation of the angle and direction of planting for the natural sleep of the hair, and a detailed and step-by-step post-operative care program.

The important thing is that the natural result is not a random event. The result is details: angle, direction, phase density and correct design. If a clinic obsesses over these details and provides close-up examples of real work, your chances of a natural result increase.

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Sources:

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Everything You Need to Know About a Beard Transplant. ISHRS
https://ishrs.org/beard-transplant

ISHRS. FUE Clinical Practice Guidelines (PDF). ISHRS
https://ishrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/July-15-2019-FUE-Guidelines.pdf

Yaseen U, et al. Beard Reconstruction. (PMC). PMC