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Eyebrow Transplant
The eyebrow hairs have a growth phase and a resting phase. In many cases, over plucking of the eyebrows, skin disorders (such as circular hair loss), permanent make-up and chemotherapy can all potentially cause deformation or even a loss of eyebrow hair.
Some people resort to eyebrow transplants if they have an old injury or a scar in the eyebrow area.
An eyebrow transplant can be a permanent solution for patients with thin or non-existent eyebrows as well.
While the procedure seems straight forward, there are multiple aspects to consider, from cost to risks and side effects. Keep reading to learn what to expect from an eyebrow transplant and how to determine whether this surgery is right for you.
What is an eyebrow transplant?
An eyebrow transplant is a cosmetic procedure where hair grafts (plugs) are transferred to your brow area. The goal is that new hairs will grow from these grafts, producing a fuller look.
1. What is the procedure for an Eyebrow Transplant?
- The doctor calculates the number of hair follicles needed for a natural look or any specific look required by the patient.
- Your doctor calculates the number of hair follicles required to get a suitable and natural result and density.
- The required follicles are then extracted from the donor area which will often be the back of the scalp.
- The extracted hair follicles are planted in the eyebrow according to the specified design, using the latest equipment.
- The hair will grow within 3 months and it will reach full density within a period of 8 to 10 months.
The transplanted hair will grow like it’s still on the back of the scalp. While most eyebrows stop growing when they are about half an inch long, transplanted hair will keep growing
A repositioning of the eyebrows should result in a younger, more open, or friendly facial expression. It also makes eyebrows look more striking, more masculine, or more feminine. The perfect position and shape of the eyebrows depend primarily on the individual facial contour.
Repositioning is a correction of the eyebrows. Where the hairs interfere, they are removed with a hollow needle. Where the eyebrows are to be newly formed, small channels are pricked. The previously removed hairs are transplanted into these channels.