Eyebrows are affected by medical treatments such as ringworm disease, congenital irregularities in eyebrows, permanent makeup, chemotherapy after wrong eyebrow plucking, and we encounter eyebrow hair loss problems. It is sometimes possible for the eyebrows to grow back after they have fallen out, but most of the time that is not possible. Therefore, those who suffer from these problems can think about eyebrow transplantation. Because eyebrows are the factor that influences the appearance the most. Eyebrow transplantation is the extraction of hair follicles from the donor area (usually the back of the head in eyebrow transplant) and transplanting them into the eyebrow area. In this process, the DHI technique is technically preferred. The appearance after the eyebrow transplant should be natural, aesthetic and realistic. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to properly adjust the angle and direction of the hair follicles and the eyebrow line should be designed during the hair follicle transplantation. This can be done with using the DHI method. Since the DHI method is a method that requires attention and care, it should be performed by a specialist team. The reason why the FUE method is not preferred here is that the channel opening process is performed in the FUE method. Due to the channel opening damages the existing eyebrow hairs and the operation area is directly on the face, the channel should not be opened. Otherwise, a natural look will not be achieved.
Before Eyebrow Transplantation
The doctor who will perform the procedure before the eyebrow transplant is aware that the patient has aesthetic concerns and wants a natural, aesthetic and realistic look. Therefore, it aims to create a collaborative plan by taking the patient’s thoughts into account during the planning phase of the procedure.
The basic stages of eyebrow transplantation:
- Consultation and planning
- Collection of hair follicles
- Placement of Grafts (with Choi needle)
- Post-procedure dressing
The consultation describes the determination of the area to be transplanted, the decision of the eyebrow design and the examination process. In this phase, the doctor creates a plan by considering patient’s thoughts. Another point to be considered is determining the patient’s facial features.
Collection of hair follicles: Collection of hair follicles from the donor area is the second stage of eyebrow transplantation. First, the donor area is locally anesthetized and then the procedure begins. In eyebrow transplantation, it is generally preferred to collect unshaven hair follicles. During this collection process, individual hair follicles are extracted from the neck area and the other hairs cover this area, it is not possible to understand the incisions or scars. This process ends when the required amount of hair follicles has been collected. The amount of hair follicles that need to be collected in an eyebrow transplant is 200-300 grafts.
The transplantation is the most important step in eyebrow transplantation. After local anesthesia is applied to this area, the procedure will begin. Hair follicles are taken from the donor area and should be transplanted after the correct angle and direction has been calculated. Attention should be paid to an aesthetic, natural and realistic posture. Eyebrow transplantation takes 3-4 hours in total.
The bandage on the day after the procedure is the final stage of eyebrow transplantation. At this stage, it is checked whether the transplanted hair follicles are hold on the recipient area. In addition, a dressing should be applied to avoid complications after the procedure.
Observing the results of eyebrow transplantation
After eyebrow transplantation, it can be seen that the transplanted eyebrows will fall out within 15 days. This is a sign that new eyebrows will grow. Eyebrows start growing in 3 months and reach their full appearance in 8-12 months.
One month after the eyebrow transplant, the eyebrows will regain their natural appearance if you strictly follow the doctor’s instructions and take good care of them.
Eyebrow transplantation is a procedure in which usually requires a single session. However, in some cases, those who cannot achieve the desired volume or when the transplanted eyebrows are damaged can have a second eyebrow transplant after a year. There is no harm that the eyebrow transplant will be performed for the second time.
Who is for an eyebrow transplant suitable?
People with irregular eyebrows, with gaps in their eyebrows as a result of permanent makeup application, with ringworm disease, and people who have lost their eyebrows as a result of burns, injuries, trauma, or medical treatment such as chemotherapy can have eyebrow transplantation, if you have sufficient hair follicles. People whose eyebrows do not grow 1-2 years after falling out may also consider having this procedure.
Eyebrow transplantation is also a process that allows the eyebrows to take shape. Therefore, people with irregularities in their eyebrows and those who want to achieve the desired look in their eyebrows can also have this procedure. Thickening it, giving it a flat shape are the modeling examples that can be applied in eyebrow transplantation.
The price of an eyebrow transplant varies according to the size of the recipient area. The larger is the recipient area, the higher is the cost.
Things to be careful after an eyebrow transplant
Small crusts can be seen in the area where the eyebrow transplant has been performed. These crusts should not be scratched. The recipient area should not be treated roughly. Do not enter the sea or swimming pool, wait 2-3 days to take a shower. Avoid intense sun exposure. Heavy exercise should be avoided, if desired, light walks are allowed at the end of the 2nd day. The use of chemicals that are not recommended by the treating physician should be avoided.
After eyebrow transplantation, the regrowth of eyebrow growth begins in the third month after the procedure. The first picture will be formed after 7-8 months, and the full appearance is formed in 8-12 months. It is to be expected that the transplanted eyebrows will fall out after eyebrow transplantation. After the transplanted eyebrows fall out, the eyebrows grow as we just mentioned.
Since eyebrow transplantation is basically a procedure that is performed with hair follicles, their growth is rapid. At the end of a year, the transplanted hair follicles adapt to the characteristics of the eyebrows and their rapid growth slows down.
The advantages of eyebrow transplantation compared to other eyebrow procedures are that it is permanent, natural, looks aesthetic and realistic. Because it is a hair follicle transplantation and it can be shaped into the desired shape.
Other advantages of eyebrow transplantation
- The need for eyebrow make-up is
- The desired appearance is
- It is a painless
- There is no difference between the transplanted eyebrow hairs and the existing eyebrow
Disadvantages of eyebrow transplantation
- The transplanted hair falls out after a
- It takes 8-12 months for the new eyebrows to take their full
- Slight pain, swelling and redness may be occurred after the
Possible complications of eyebrow transplantation
- Bleeding
- Mild edema and swelling around the eyebrows
- Temporary loss of feeling in the eyebrow area due to local anesthesia
- Itching
- Crust formation
- Infection
- It is in the form of scars. But the probability of these complications is very small. If it is seen, it is mild. In addition, if an experienced doctor is not selected, growth may occur in different directions due to the inability to catch the right direction and angle in the procedure. In order to prevent edema around the eyebrows, plenty of bed rest and fluid intake should be The risk of infection is an increased complication in cases where disposable needles and tips are not used in sterile environments. For this reason, the center should be investigated carefully before the procedure. Again, information about which the method will be used in the procedure and how process will work should be obtained from the center.
How should eyebrow design be determined?
In order to determine the eyebrow design, the face type should be known first. The face type is determined by the forehead, chin and cheekbones. After looking at the widest part of the face, the shape of the chin, the length of the face and determining the face type, it is quite easy to determine the eyebrow design.
Oval Face Shape: The oval face type is the face type that stands out the most prominent facial features. Soft curved eyebrows are the most suitable eyebrow type for this face type.
Diamond Face Shape: The diamond face type is the face type with intense angles. Therefore, soft curved and transitional eyebrow type should be preferred, where the angles become softer.
Round Face Shape: People who have a round face and want their face to look longer and less round may prefer medium or high curved and hard or soft angled eyebrows.
Square Face Shape: People with this face type may prefer full and thick eyebrows with soft or hard angled arches to draw attention to the eyes. This type of eyebrow helps soften the angles of the face.
Heart Face Shape: This face type is the face type that is most sensitively expressed. Therefore, low or medium curved soft eyebrow types and curved or soft angled eyebrow types are more compatible with the heart face type.
Pear Face Shape: Those with this face type may prefer eyebrow types with a medium arch height and extended tails to emphasize their eyebrows.
Rectangular Face Shape: People with this face type need to balance their face shape. Therefore, you can try the trick of creating facial width for the eyebrows. This trick is possible with the extended and long-tailed eyebrow type. Giving a soft curve also balances this eyebrow type.
