What Is a Sideburns and Mustache Transplant?

This procedure moves follicles from the back of your scalp into the mustache, the sideburns, or both. Dr. Aneel extracts them by FUE and uses mostly single-hair grafts, because these areas sit close to the eyes and mouth and need a soft, natural edge. Mustache hair grows downward and outward from the middle of the lip, while sideburn hair points down and slightly back, so each area gets its own placement angle.

The treatment suits men who want a stronger mustache, sideburns that reach the jaw or link to a beard, or better symmetry between the two sides. It is also used to hide scars on the upper lip, including scars from cleft lip repair, or marks near the ears. These are small areas, yet they show the difference a skilled hair transplant surgeon in Lahore makes, because the grafts sit in the most visible part of the face.

Sideburns and Mustache Transplant Candidates

• Thin or broken mustache: gaps under the nose or at the corners of the mouth.
• Short or faint sideburns: sideburns that fade out before they reach the beard line or jaw.
• Uneven sides: one sideburn or one half of the mustache grows noticeably less than the other.
• Lip or cheek scars: including cleft lip scars that a mustache could cover once the skin is stable.
• Sufficient scalp donor: a small session needs a modest supply of fine hairs from the back of the head.

Sideburns and Mustache Transplant Procedure

1. Symmetry check: Dr. Aneel studies both sides of your face and marks where the mustache and sideburns should sit.
2. Design approval: you see the drawn shape and thickness before any numbing starts.
3. Local anaesthesia: the upper lip, the sides of the face and the scalp donor zone are numbed.
4. Fine-graft harvest: Dr. Aneel extracts small follicular units from the scalp, favoring single hairs for these delicate areas.
5. Directional placement: each graft goes in at the angle of your natural mustache or sideburn growth.
6. Same-day discharge: you leave with written instructions on eating, washing and sleeping for the first days.

Sideburns and Mustache Transplant Recovery Timeline

Time After Surgery	What to Expect
Day 1 – 3	Mild swelling of the upper lip and tiny crusts. Soft foods make eating easier.
Day 5 – 10	Crusts on the lip and sideburns come away. Social plans are usually fine again.
Week 2 – 6	Transplanted hairs may shed. This is expected.
Month 3 – 4	New mustache and sideburn hair starts to show.
Month 6 – 8	Shape and thickness become clear.
Month 9 – 12	Mature result, ready to trim and style.

See our post-op instructions for washing and care guidance.

Mustache Transplant vs Sideburns Transplant

	Mustache	Sideburns (both sides)
Grafts (approx.)	350 – 600	400 – 800
Growth direction	Down and out from the lip center	Down and slightly back
Common reason	Gaps, thin density, lip scars	Short length, weak link to the beard
Swelling	Upper lip, for a few days	Minimal
Estimated cost (PKR)	28,000 – 90,000	32,000 – 120,000

Why Choose Aneels for Sideburns and Mustache Transplant in Lahore

• Fine work done by the surgeon: Dr. Aneel makes every extraction and every incision on the lip and sideburns himself.
• Single-hair edges: the softest grafts go at the borders so the mustache and sideburns never look pluggy.
• Symmetry first: both sides are measured and balanced before any graft is placed.
• Qualified and experienced: sideburns and Mustache Transplant patients are seen by an M.B.B.S, M.R.C.S surgeon with more than 19 years in hair restoration.
• Surgeon-led care: an M.R.C.S surgeon with 19+ years in the field oversees your sideburns and Mustache Transplant from assessment to follow-up.

Sideburns and Mustache Transplant FAQs

How much does a mustache transplant cost in Lahore?

Our 2026 estimate is PKR 30,000 to 90,000 for 350 to 600 grafts. Adding both sideburns brings most cases to PKR 60,000 to 210,000. Call 0341-7555512 for your final price.

Can I get only the mustache or only the sideburns done?

Yes. Each area can be treated on its own, or both can be done in the same session.

Can a transplant cover a cleft lip scar?

Often, yes. Grafts can grow in scar tissue, though growth may be a little lower. Dr. Aneel checks the scar before planning.

Will my upper lip swell?

Some swelling of the lip for the first few days is common. It settles without treatment in most cases.

When can I trim my new mustache?

Wait until the grafts have healed and we clear you at follow-up. After that, you can trim and style it as normal.