Aging, illness, injury, or years of overplucking can be unkind to our eyebrows – causing them to thin out or disappear completely. Eyebrows help to frame the face while adding shape, color, and symmetry. When they are too thin… we can look older, washed out, or even unexpressive! Especially now (when thick eyebrows are very much in fashion), we want our brows to look full and healthy.
Eyebrow transplants are a long-lasting, natural-looking alternative to cosmetics, tattoos, and other methods used to fill in thinning or missing eyebrows. While the procedure is more common among women, it is appropriate for men as well.
Who is a Good Candidate for Eyebrow Transplants?
Individuals who have adequate donor hair, are in otherwise good health, and haven’t experienced complications from a previous surgery are excellent candidates for an eyebrow transplant. Eyebrow transplants are minimally invasive with a low risk of complications so – unless the patient has a serious health condition – this procedure is considered very safe.
As long as there is a healthy donor site, surgeons can harvest hair follicles (typically from the scalp but sometimes from other areas of the body) and transplant them to the brow. Because follicles are collected individually through follicular unit extraction, even a small donor area can produce enough follicles for a successful transplant.
If your brow loss is due to alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, or other conditions caused by an immune system issue; you will need to address the underlying issue before considering transplantation. Likewise, if you suffer from trichotillomania (a psychological disorder that results in hair pulling) you will need to control the condition before considering surgery.
How Long Do Eyebrow Transplants Last?
Because full regrowth isn’t apparent for at least several months after the procedure, one might wonder… “are eyebrow hair transplants permanent?” The answer is yes! Much like transplants on the scalp, this procedure is permanent. It is possible some of the hairs will fall out over time, but results are generally long-lasting.
Do Eyebrow Hair Transplants Look Natural?
Because eyebrow transplants utilize your own hair, they look completely natural. A skilled surgeon can arrange the transplanted follicles to grow in the same direction and pattern as your natural brows – making the hairs nearly indistinguishable from any existing brow hairs.
A common question about the results is, “Do transplanted eyebrows grow long?” It’s true that the transplanted scalp hairs (unlike regular brow hairs) are programmed to continue growing indefinitely, but they are easily trimmed and maintained with basic grooming tools.
Find Out if You Are a Candidate for an Eyebrow Transplant
If you are considering eyebrow restoration, set up a consultation with Reef Hair to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Take the first step to fuller, natural-looking brows. For more information, contact us today to make an appointment.
