Sideburn Transplant: Framing Your Facial Contour
Sideburn transplant creates a natural connection between your hairline and jawline for a well-balanced facial frame.
- Duration
- Varies by graft count
- Recovery
- Daily life in 1 day · sutures out after 10–12 days for strip
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia · sedation available
Sideburn transplant implants hair follicles in the sideburn area to create a smooth, natural transition between the hairline and the jawline.
Sideburns serve as a natural bridge between the hairline and the face. When sideburns are absent or thin, the facial contour can appear disconnected.
At MOLIV, we analyze your existing hairline and facial contour to design natural-looking sideburns, implanting each hair in alignment with its natural growth direction.
Effects
- Sideburns naturally connect the hairline and jawline, refining the facial contour
- The balance of a previously disconnected-looking facial line is improved
- Even a small number of grafts can create a meaningful change in overall appearance
Recommended for
- Those with naturally absent or thin sideburns
- Patients whose hairline and jawline lack a natural visual connection
Process
Facial Contour Analysis — We evaluate the hairline, jawline, and sideburn area.
Design Planning — Sideburn shape is designed to complement your facial contour.
Precision Implantation — Hairs are placed following the natural growth direction.
Follow-Up — We confirm graft survival and a natural-looking transition.
Precautions
- Recovery is quick due to the small treatment area, but irritation should be avoided for approximately one week
- Precise design is essential to ensure a natural connection with the existing hairline
Related FAQ
How many grafts are typically needed for sideburns?
It depends on the desired coverage, but generally around 200 to 500 grafts combined for both sides.
How does recovery progress?
Mild swelling may appear for the first 2–3 days, and scabs fall away naturally over 7–14 days. Transplanted hairs shed temporarily between weeks 2 and 8, new growth begins around months 3–4, and the result matures over 6–12 months. The head doctor reviews your progress together at each follow-up visit.
What graft survival rate can I expect?
It varies with scalp condition and the treated area, but through a process designed to minimize follicle damage from extraction to placement, you can generally expect a graft survival rate of 95% or higher.
When can I wash my hair?
Gentle washing usually starts on day 3–4 following the method we guide you through, and from about a week on you can wash as usual. We help you with the first wash in person when you visit.
Find out if sideburn transplant is right for you
We will analyze your facial contour and design a natural sideburn transplant plan.