The remedy for fixing thin eyebrows through makeup is gradually fading off as people seek a permanent solution. And that's why recently there has been an increased interest in eyebrow transplant. So, if you spend too much time trying to perfect the shape of eyebrow lining due to baldness, maybe you need to consider this treatment.
First, Understand What Is An Eyebrow Transplant?
It's a cosmetic procedure that involves hair graft transfer to your bald or sparse eyebrow area. The transplant helps to restore and volumize the hair on the eyebrows. Types of hair transplant are; Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) - individual hair transplant through manual punch. And Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT)- takes a strip of hair (from the back of your head) to the eyebrow area.
How the procedure works
A surgeon will ask you what you want to achieve, and if you have photos, you can share what you need. He administers a general anesthetic and takes the hair graft follicles above your ears. Whether you choose an FUE or FUT procedure, the hair graft required for your eyebrows will range from 100 to 350 per eyebrow.
He ensures your hair exit's angle and direction are articulate. And according to Dr. Paul, eyebrows exit at roughly 15 degrees from your skin. He then makes small incisions at the follicles of your donor site and your eyebrow area of transplantation. And then, the eyebrow restoration process begins, which usually takes 2-3 hours.
Eyebrow transplant pros
- The hair grows looking natural
- You get a permanent eyebrow solution
- Eyebrow restoration enhances the shape of your eyes, which boosts confidence
Eyebrow transplant cons
- This procedure is expensive
- The hair transplanted takes time to grow
- There are cases where the new follicles fail to produce new hair.
Eyebrow transplant recovery
Some bruising, swelling and bleeding are possible side effects after an eyebrow transplant.
Post-op rule: keep your eyebrows off water for five days.
Three weeks after the procedure, a patient will start to see the transplanted shafts fall. That shouldn't worry you, as the regrowth begins after this, in 4 to 6 months.
In conclusion, if this sounds like an option for you, choose a reputable surgeon. And you can finally welcome a long-term solution for your sparse eyebrows with eyebrow restoration. A Microblading might be necessary two months before the transplant to refine the shaping of your eyebrows.
