EYEBROW TRANSPLANT

An eyebrow transplant is a cosmetic surgical procedure that results in fuller eyebrows. An eyebrow transplant lasts a lifetime. In the surgery, the surgeon moves hair follicles from the scalp to the eyebrows. It is a quite fast procedure but to see the full result, you should wait a couple of months.

In this procedure, the surgeon transfers hair by using scalp or hair grafts to replace the eyebrow hair. A scalp contains between two to fifteen pieces of hair. The surgeon usually removes the scalp from below your ears. People who have lost their eyebrow hair or want fuller eyebrows may consider an eyebrow transplant.

In this article, you will learn about the types of eyebrow transplant techniques and the importance of choosing the right surgeon for an eyebrow transplant. We will also mention the eyebrow transplant process and the long-term results of an eyebrow transplant.

Types of Eyebrow Transplant Techniques

An eyebrow transplant is a type of hair transplant. It is a very common technic and only in the States, it is known that almost ten thousand eyebrow transplant surgical procedure is carried out in a year. There are different techniques used for a hair transplant that can be seen in the eyebrow transplant process too.

• Follicular Unit Transplantation: In the follicular unit transplantation procedure, also known as the “strip method”, a long, thin piece of tissue is removed from the back of the scalp and follicular units are removed from the strip. To do that, a stereo microscopic dissection is used.
• Follicular Unit Extraction: There are two types of follicular unit extraction: manual and robotic. A Manual hair transplant is performed by a physician. He or she uses a handheld device to extract the individual hair follicles during the procedure. In the robotic hair transplant procedure uses a robotic hair transplant device is used that is guided by a physician. 

Choosing the Right Surgeon for Eyebrow Transplant

Choosing the right surgeon for an eyebrow transplant is a very important decision for those who consider an eyebrow transplant. You should first find a certified medical center where experienced medical experts are to help you with every detail on your mind about an eyebrow transplant. You may ask “What is an eyebrow restoration?” or “Can you tell me please about the eyebrow design and eyebrow shape customization? 

As Ekol Health Group and Ekol International Hospitals, we serve you in the best manner starting from your first call to our patient help service staff. We are a certificated and experienced health group located in İzmir, Turkey. You can reach us at any time about any questions including the eyebrow transplant process, if you consider having one. Our friendly staff will give you information about the subtitles of eyebrow transplant such as eyebrow restoration and types of eyebrow transplant techniques.

The Eyebrow Transplant Process

Before the eyebrow transplant surgery, you will see your surgeon. Talk to them about your expectations and goals from the procedure. Your surgeon

• will examine the hair growth of your eyebrow and the area where he or she will remove the hair follicles in the scalp.
• will ask you about your health history, your family’s health history, and the medication if will ask about your lifestyle
• will ask you what you expect from the results of the eyebrow transplant process.

During the process, you will sleep due to the effect of the anesthetic and do not feel any pain at all. The surgeon then will move hair follicles from the scalp to your eyebrow. The area on the scalp will be closed with stitches. A slit is made in your skin to make space for the graft. After making sure the graft is fitted, the surgeon will stitch the transplant area together.

Long-term Results of Eyebrow Transplant

After the procedure, you can go to your home on the same day. Your surgeon will give you some instructions on how to care for your operational area.

As long time results, you have these benefits from an eyebrow transplant:

• Your appearance will be renewed
• You will gain more self-confidence in daily life and social activities
• You won’t need any make up

However, there are some risks after the procedure as well as benefits. Scarring, pain, swelling and infection, and bruising are among these side effects in the eyebrow transplant recovery period. They can be seen as challenges to getting long-term results from the eyebrow transplant.

OUR DOCTORS