After getting exhausted with temporary eyebrow procedures, what do you do? Fixing this part of your face is super crucial because it helps shape your outlook. Maybe it’s time to consider a permanent solution like an eyebrow transplant, which can boost your brow shape and size?

 A simple definition of eyebrow transplant

It is a cosmetic surgical procedure where a practitioner takes hair from the donor site (common: the back of your head) and uses it on the face eyebrow area.   

Who should consider this treatment?

Both men and women need fuller eyebrows. But mostly:

• People with hair loss problems from trauma or whatever reason.
• People with thin eyebrows which bothers them.

Two standard methods used here include:

Follicular Unit Extraction FUE: The procedure involves a manual punch technique of transplanting hairs from a donor site without leaving any linear scar. This procedure can also use a powered or robotic punch. Being manual, it can be time-consuming.

Follicular Unit Transplant FUT: In this procedure, a practitioner takes a strip of hair (which usually comes from the back of your head) and transplants it on your eyebrow area. It takes less time, although it may leave some linear scar contrary to FUE. 

How is the eyebrow transplant process?

When you decide on going entirely for this permanent procedure, you need to consult with a certified practitioner. First, you will use some photos to show your desired results. Then, he will discuss with you several methods available and their pros and cons.

After you agree on the extraction method, he will then proceed with the treatment. It is likely to take a few hours, although it depends on your requirement.

In either procedure, grafts required would range from 100 to 350 per eyebrow. After the hair extraction, it is processed into grafts of 1-hair to 3-hair when the density of the eyebrow is required.

The provider numbs the eyebrow area, and he articulately makes the patient’s site. He ensures that the angle and direction of the hair exit are planned accordingly. Once done, he carefully places the hair and starts the eyebrow transplant process.

NB; Those seeking this treatment must have similar donor hair with the eyebrow hair. 

When do you expect to see the results?

One should see the regrowth after 4 to 6 months, although the final successful results will be visible after a year.

Any side effects?

Expect to see some bruising, bleeding, and swelling.

Post-operation rule

Avoid using water on your eyebrows five days after treatment. According to Dr. Linkov, keeping away from the water gives eyebrows a proper orientation as they grow.

As the transplanted eyebrows tend to grow faster than natural eyebrows, prepare yourself for routine maintenance where you are likely to be trimming your arches 2 to 3 times a month.

In Conclusion, if you have thin eyebrows or lost your hair from over-plucking or whatever reason, it’s crucial to know you have options to repair them. Semi-permanent treatments like microblading and brow lamination may work, but when you need a permanent solution, an eyebrow transplant can be your ideal solution.