Eyebrow transplant is an option to correct defects in the region

This is the second most requested hair surgery by women, behind only hair transplants

Hair transplant has become increasingly popular among people suffering from hair loss. But the technique of transferring hair follicles from one location to another is not limited to the scalp.

The operation, for example, can also be performed on the eyebrows, which is particularly sought after by women: eyebrow transplants represent 11% of hair restoration operations performed worldwide by women, ranking second only to hair transplants. itself, according to the most recent data. by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

“This is a great option for people with eyebrow defects, natural or caused by trauma and scarring, who have suffered partial or total loss in the region due to some condition, such as frontal fibrosing alopecia, or who have lost hair along the years from having excessively removed eyebrows. Furthermore, this type of transplant can also be performed to correct asymmetries and permanently improve the harmony of the face,” explains the dermatologist. Danilo S. Talaricoprofessor of Hair Surgery and Trichology.

Similar to hair transplant

According to the specialist, eyebrow transplant works very similarly to hair transplant, with the removal of the follicular units, where the root of the hair is located, from a healthy location, called the donor area, to be transferred to the eyebrow region. .

“To ensure the naturalness of the procedure we must look for hairs that have a diameter and other characteristics similar to the hairs already present on the eyebrow. We generally extract the most delicate hairs from the occipital part of the scalp, near the nape of the neck, but we can also collect hairs from other areas, such as the pelvic region. Subsequently, these strands are inserted one by one strategically according to the angle and distribution necessary to restore the eyebrows naturally,” says the specialist.

He emphasizes that the choice of the extracted follicular unit is extremely important to obtain a natural result.

«It is necessary to pay particular attention to people with curly and frizzy hair, because, if the curvature starts very close to the root, these locks will also appear curled on the eyebrow, thus compromising the result. In these situations, hair may be removed from other parts of the body.”

More natural results

According to Danilo Talarico, eyebrow transplantation, if performed correctly, gives very natural results, above all because it allows volume and three-dimensionality to be restored to the region, which is not possible with other interventions.

“After the operation it is possible to get an idea of ​​the result, which is not yet definitive, as it is normal for the transplanted hair to fall out. But they grow back soon and the final result is visible after about 6 months,” says the doctor.

The scars are practically imperceptible. “A technique known as FUE is generally used for eyebrow transplantation, in which the follicular units are extracted individually. The scars then become punctiform and barely visible, unlike what happens in the FUSS technique, in which a strip of skin is removed from the donor area, leaving a linear scar”, adds the specialist.

What is the procedure like?

The operation, which lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on the area to be restored, is minimally invasive and can be carried out in the doctor’s office under local anesthesia. It is also very safe, since the follicular units used are those of the patient, there is no risk of rejection.

“It is not necessary to stay away from activities, but it is common for swelling and redness to appear in the region. We therefore recommend the application of cold compresses in the first days following the operation. Furthermore, cleaning the area is recommended only after two days and must be carried out with baby shampoo or liquid soap to avoid burning of the eyes”, advises Danilo Talarico.

She adds that sun exposure and wearing makeup are contraindicated for about two months. And the care remains even after the recovery period, since the transplanted hair follows the growth pattern of the place from which it was removed, therefore, if it has been extracted from the scalp, it will be necessary to cut it regularly so that it remains the same length as the others eyebrow hairs, as they will grow without stopping.

“Finally, it is worth underlining that the result is definitive, but any associated diseases responsible for hair loss, such as frontal fibrosing alopecia, must be treated before surgery to prevent them from also affecting the transplanted follicles,” he concludes.

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