Eyebrow Transplantation
Eyebrow transplantation can be performed on people whose brows have fallen out due to medical reasons or incorrect removal, on people with fine eyebrow structure, and on people who are unhappy with their eyebrow shape. Eyebrow transplant procedures can be used to change the shape or make the brows denser. It is a simple and pain free procedure. In eyebrow transplantation operations, desired results can be obtained with small and short-term interventions.
The eyebrow transplantation starts showing results after about 2 months. The final results can be obtained after about 8 months. It is common to notice bruising and swelling around the eyes and transplant area. The bruising and swelling will go away after about 4 to 5 days. Because the hair grafts used in the transplant are grafted from the back of the head, there may be long hairs on the brows. Therefore, you should trim and pluck your brows on a regular basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can eyebrow transplantation be used to thicken the brows?
Eyebrow transplantation is not performed only in people who experience eyebrow thinning and eyebrow loss. t is possible to thicken the brow with eyebrow transplantation on people finding their eyebrows thin, wanting to change the shape. Permanent makeup is not an alternative to eyebrow transplant as it does not look natural. The results of the eyebrow transplant are completely natural-looking.
Where do the hairs for eyebrow transplantation grafted from?
Hairs for eyebrow transplantation are typically grafted (extracted) from the back of the head or the top of the neck. It is called the donor area.The hair around this area needs to be shaved before the injection. Shaving is performed in the office just prior to the procedure. Most women can easily conceal the shaved area with their hair if their hair is long enough.
Can the follicles be grafted from somewhere other than the back of the head?
Hair follicles that will be transplanted should be soft and thin. The area with these qualities is the back of the head as the hairs in this area are compatible with the brow hairs. During transplantation, hair follicles are grafted from this area. Hairs on other parts of the body are not suitable for transplantation because they are stiff, thick and fall out over time. An effective and a natural look cannot be achieved. An effective and a natural look cannot be achieved. The eyebrows will become stiff and thicken.
How is the eyebrow shape determined?
Your doctor and you will decide on an eyebrow shape. In other words, your new eyebrow shape is determined according to the anatomical shape of your face. Everyone has a different eyebrow shape.
How many hairs or follicles are needed for eyebrow transplantation?
A dozen grafts are enough to touch up the scars or sometimes to ensure the brow’s long-term stability. Furthermore, for eyebrows repaired along with the skin, 50 to 250 grafts are transplanted per brow. The shape of the required grafts (follicles) is depended on the volume and the density requested.
How long does the eyebrow transplantation take?
It generally takes 3 to 6 hours to complete eyebrow transplantation.
Are the results of eyebrow transplantation permanent?
The hairs growing after the eyebrow transplantation are permanent. The brows start to grow at the end of 3 months, and it is required that you wait 6 to 8 months to see the recovery on the transplanted area.