Eyebrows are one of the facial features that give the face a distinctive beauty and highlight the attractiveness of the eyes. Many people, both men and women, tend to transplant their eyebrows for cosmetic reasons. Therefore, it is certainly not excluded that many people undergo eyebrow transplantation surgery due to loss of density over time or after an accident. So let's learn together the steps and benefits of the procedure.

Eyebrow transplantation is a procedure performed for both men and women at different stages of life to provide the required density for cosmetic reasons, to compensate for hair loss resulting from accidents or diseases, or any permanent or temporary hair loss that leaves an effect behind, such as the following:

• Burns.

• Tattoos.

• Scars resulting from accidents.

• Hair loss due to excessive use of tools.

• As a result of alopecia areata.

• Hereditary thin eyebrows.

• Stress and psychological tension.

• Fungal and viral infections.

• Eyebrow loss due to hormonal changes.

 

Eyebrow transplantation is carried out for those who suffer from or wish to have the following:

• Those who have a congenital defect in the eyebrows that makes their shape disproportionate or unnatural.

• Those who want to cover scars resulting from accidents or burns.

• Those who suffer from excessively thin eyebrows due to aging, chemical peels, or frequent use of wax to remove excess hair.

• Those who suffer from hair loss resulting from a long-term hair removal procedure such as laser hair removal.

• For cosmetic reasons, women and men of different ages want to increase the density and thickness of their eyebrows.

• Partial or complete restoration of eyebrow thickness.

• Restoration of eyebrows after alopecia areata, which causes circular bald spots to appear in the eyebrows, beard, and head, provided that the damage is localized and stable for at least a year.

• Those who want permanent restoration of eyebrows after suffering from a disease that caused their loss.

• The person must be in good health, with no medical conditions or risk factors that prevent anesthesia or cause blood clotting problems.

To obtain a natural and healthy appearance, each eyebrow typically requires between 250 and 400 hairs, and the number depends on the size of the eyebrow and its proportion in the face, while partial restoration requires 100 to 200 hairs to achieve a soft and natural eyebrow. Each hair must be placed in the direction of the natural hair growth, ensuring it is at the same level as the skin, to achieve a uniform and full appearance. Eyebrow transplantation is performed using the following techniques.

Eyebrow transplantation using the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique is possible for both men and women of different ages, but most women go for the procedure between the ages of 30 and 50. Microtools are used to avoid scarring of the tissues after hair removal. Unlike the FUT technique, which leaves a scar on the back of the head due to the removal of a strip of scalp. The following happens in the FUE technique:

• The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and due to the thinner nature of eyebrow hair, it requires small-diameter follicles, which makes the FUE technique more suitable. Through this technique, the size of hair follicles can be controlled, and the donor areas are limited.

• The procedure is preceded by determining the shape, size, width, and density of the eyebrows, according to each person's preferences and in proportion to his facial and anatomical features.

• Hair follicles are extracted from the back of the head using precise tools with a diameter ranging from 0.7–0.8 mm to obtain fine follicles that match the natural eyebrow follicles as much as possible.

• The session requires precision in transplanting the hair follicles at the same angle and direction of hair growth as the old eyebrow.

• Using a special device for eyebrow transplantation allows for determining the position of each hair follicle in terms of the appropriate depth and angle to achieve a natural effect to the maximum extent possible.

• Eyebrow transplantation using the FUE technique requires 1 to 2 sessions to achieve the best possible results, especially in the case of total eyebrow restoration or according to the desired density.

 

• Quick healing period.

• No scars or marks are left behind.

• Pain-free.

• Eyebrow transplantation usually requires manual or automatic extraction to target the smallest hair follicles and to obtain the largest number of hair follicles from a very small area.

• The most suitable place for hair extraction is the back of the head behind the ears, as the hair is finer and matches the natural appearance of the eyebrows.

• Eyebrow transplantation is a safe procedure if performed by an experienced and highly professional doctor, such as Professor Dr. Wael Ghanem, a consultant in plastic surgery and the correction of congenital defects.

 

The transplanted hair appears immediately after the hair transplantation session, and the final results can be seen within 4-6 months thanks to the rich blood supply provided in the eyebrow area. The transplanted hair falls out within several weeks (between 3-5) because new hair grows in its place and looks natural in shape and appearance. It should be trimmed regularly every 4 weeks, and the final result can be expected within 10 months.

 

After an eyebrow transplantation procedure, there are minimal possible side effects, including:

• Minimal pain.

• A slight chance of forehead swelling during the first few days after the procedure.

• The newly grown hair after the surgery may be slightly longer or thicker than the original eyebrow hair in the beginning and needs to be trimmed and shaped, and then it starts to grow like natural eyebrows.

• Normal work and routine activities can be resumed after a few days or a week.

• Within a week or so, you may start to return to sporting activities.

• The results of eyebrow transplantation are permanent and visible within several months.

 

The cost of eyebrow transplantation depends on the desired density, whether the person needs to transplant both eyebrows or one of them, and whether the procedure is a complete or partial restoration of the eyebrows. The person can return home immediately, and there is no need to stay after the procedure. The cost of one graft ranges between 6-7 dollars, and the cost includes anesthesia fees and the surgeon's fees.

 

Eyebrow transplantation is a permanent solution to the problem of sparse eyebrows, and the results last for the longest possible period, but like natural hair, it is subject to other factors that may cause hair loss.

The donor area is any area that fits the nature of the hair and does not suffer from hair loss, such as hair loss resulting from genetic baldness. Women can obtain hair from the other eyebrow if the eyebrow needs a few hairs. In most cases, hair can be obtained from behind the ears or from the top of the thighs in some cases, because women need finer hair. As for men, hair can be taken from other areas of the skin that match the natural thickness of the original eyebrows.

 

The procedure takes an average of 5 to 6 hours, and the time depends on the number of hair follicles that will be extracted and transplanted to match the width and length of the eyebrows, their need for hair, and the type of surgery, whether it is a complete or partial restoration.

 

Since the procedure uses very precise tools and minimally invasive techniques, normal activities can be resumed within 48 hours, during which it is not possible to do any strenuous activities to avoid increased blood pressure and circulation to prevent bleeding.

 

You can now book an appointment with the best plastic and hair transplant surgeon in Egypt, Professor Dr. Wael Ghanem.