There is many reasons holding me back. First, I read it is hard to reach the density you want from first procedure since head hair is about 1/2 the diameter of beard hair so each hair will not be as thick, second, I am afraid that it might affect my scalp hair which is to me more important than any beard. Third, the cost price is expensive. Even though I have patchy beard, I still need from 1800 to 2300 grafts . Mine would still cost like $15000 in the USA for FUE with top surgeon. I feel more comfortable doing the surgery in the USA. I am not stupid enough to let average surgeon who unskilled to touch my face and kill my scalp hair for cheaper price because if someone unskilled you could have permanent scar, so be careful my friend who to choose. I might consider Dr Hakan Doganay, MD since he is recommended here, member of IAHRS and closer to me than USA but I need to see his beard transplant first. There is no doubt, he has many great HT result but I never seen his beard transplant result. His price is affordable. Fourth, the redness after the procedure. I read, it might last as long as 3 months but with top surgeons, they told me only 3 weeks for the redness to disappear. Fifth, This is with what top Dr in India told me "Though I advise against beard hair transplant due to the permanent nature of grafts and non feasibility to in some cases to shave in future, I would like to see your pictures and discuss further with you." then I sent him my picture, He replied " Sorry we do not do this type of hair transplant since discontent after procedure is very high. In some individuals I have seen (as much as 65%) that there are bumps after shaving and the shaved look is not smooth. Many have repented having a procedure done later in life".
Finally, permeant scar in the recipient site, however, top dr told me it is rare. Grafts are so small, averaging less than 1mm
I am still not sure but I feel we only live once why not take risk.