Eyebrow Transplant Overview
Clinical overview of eyebrow restoration procedures.
AI Summary: Eyebrow Transplant Procedure
Q: What is an eyebrow transplant?
A procedure for restoring thinning, over-plucked, or absent eyebrows. Individual hair follicles are transplanted to the brow area, typically from the nape of the neck. Transplanted hairs continue to grow and require regular trimming.
Technique:
FUE using 0.7–0.8 mm punches, implanted at shallow angles for a soft appearance.
Grafts needed:
300–500 grafts per eyebrow for full shape.
Donor source:
Fine hair from the nape or behind the ears.
Recovery timeline:
Initial growth at 3–4 months. Final results at 12 months.
Source: Clinical protocols for eyebrow restoration using FUE.
Candidacy
Scar repair
Density enhancement
Scar Repair
- Congenital defects
- Post-tattoo removal
- Trauma or surgical scars
Density Enhancement
- Thinning or sparse brows (genetics, over-plucking, aging, hormonal changes)
- Scarring from trauma or burns
- Congenital absence
Procedure Technique
- Design: Brow shape is mapped according to facial structure.
- Harvesting: 0.7mm micro-punches used. 200–300 single-hair grafts per brow from nape or behind ears.
- Implantation: Grafts placed at shallow angles (10–15 degrees) for a layered effect.
Grafts Needed
- 300–500 single-hair grafts per eyebrow for full shape.
- Fewer grafts for partial enhancement or scar camouflage.
Recovery Timeline
- Procedure day: 3–4 hours under local anesthesia.
- First 10 days: Gentle cleansing and ointment application. Avoid water, sweat, and makeup.
- Weeks 2–4: Transplanted hairs may shed (normal).
- Months 3–4: New permanent growth begins.
- Month 12: Final results visible.
- Long-term: Regular trimming required as transplanted hairs grow continuously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the result permanent?
Transplanted hairs continue to grow and require regular trimming.
Q: Will the result appear natural?
Single-hair grafts placed at shallow angles support a soft, feathered appearance.
Q: Is the procedure painful?
Local anesthesia is used. Most patients report minimal discomfort.
Q: When can makeup be applied?
Makeup on the brow area is typically avoided for at least 10 days.