Eyebrow transplantation (transplantation): how is the procedure performed?

The eyebrow transplant procedure is performed to aesthetically correct facial proportions. Surgical intervention allows you to correct the asymmetrical location, shape, and eliminate characteristic defects due to injuries, burns, and hormonal changes. What results can be achieved with such plastic surgery? How is the procedure performed?

Indications

For those who have scars and hairless scars in the eyebrow area.
For those who have completely or partially lost their eyebrows as a result of various diseases, chemical and other influences.
For those who plucked their eyebrows for too long and vigorously and thereby spoiled them and disrupted their growth.
For those who have serious problems with the shape, width, thickness or symmetry of the eyebrows, which are difficult to correct in other ways.
For those who want to change their eyebrows for aesthetic reasons.

Indications for transplantation and the psychological side of the issue

Transplantation can be indicated both for people who simply want to increase the volume of eyelashes and eyebrows, and for those who have lost them partially or completely. Hair loss is often caused by burns, scarring, and chemotherapy. Also among patients there are often people suffering from trichotillomania. However, in the latter case, surgery is possible only if there is written confirmation of stable remission. Otherwise, due to his bad habit, a person will simply gradually pull out the transplanted hair. This makes the operation simply pointless. Therefore, you may first need to work with a psychologist and other specialists.

With all this, the bulk of patients are simply people who are dissatisfied with the volume and thickness of their eyebrows and eyelashes. For them, this is a completely simple procedure that has no special contraindications and is quite affordable.

It must be remembered that modern man is exposed to a number of negative factors. Often of their own free will. This mainly concerns girls. Eyelash curling, questionable cosmetics and medications, tattooing, regular eyebrow hair removal - all this affects the volume, length, and thickness of the hair. As a result, self-doubt, isolation, complexes, etc. often develop. For many girls and women, transplantation becomes a real salvation and an opportunity to return to a normal lifestyle.

Contraindications

Poor blood clotting.
Allergy to painkillers such as lidocaine. And without local anesthesia, the procedure is quite problematic.
Mental disorders associated with a person’s desire to pull out hair on his body (trichotillomania).
Diabetes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
Too pronounced rough scars in the eyebrow area, since in this case the probability of hair engraftment is very low.
Autoimmune connective tissue diseases such as dermatomyositis, scleroderma and others.

An eyebrow transplant procedure should not be done if the cause that led to previous hair loss has not been eliminated.

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Advantages

Allows you to restore completely lost eyebrows, regardless of the reasons that led to this.
Allows you to adjust the shape of your eyebrows and make them more attractive.
If the shape of the transplanted eyebrows was chosen correctly, you will not need to spend a lot of time correcting them in the future.
Does not require regular repetitions.

Flaws

The procedure is painful, although it is performed under local anesthesia. After surgery, pain will continue for at least several days.
There are quite a lot of contraindications.
High price.
Since transplantation is a plastic surgery, it is quite difficult to perform such a procedure.
Complications may arise.
You need to wait long enough until the eyebrows take on a pleasant appearance, recover and begin to grow on their own.
Eyebrows require careful care for a long time.

What methods are there?

Patchwork (strip method)

This method is currently considered obsolete and is rarely used. It consists of a surgical procedure to remove a defective area of skin from the eyebrow area and transfer there another area of skin taken from the donor area. This new area of skin is fixed using cosmetic sutures.

However, this method is quite complex and not very effective. The transplanted area of skin takes a long time to take root or may not take root at all, hair begins to grow only a few months after engraftment, and the area of the transplanted skin itself loses sensitivity due to damaged nerve endings. In addition, scars remain both in the eyebrow area and in the donor area from where the skin fragment was taken.

Recently, this method has been improved - the skin area is not engrafted entirely, it is divided into small fragments (grafts), and then each of them is individually installed in the right place. However, many disadvantages of the method still remain.

However, this is the only way to restore eyebrow hair in cases where there is a large number of scars in the working area.

The video describes in detail hair transplantation using the strip method.

Seamless transplantation technique (STI)

This technique is less traumatic. Hair grafts are removed from the donor area non-surgically. In this case, one or two hair follicles are usually taken. They are then transferred to and inserted into the incisions made in the eyebrow area. Since the incisions are small, there are no stitches, so the aesthetics of the subsequent result are much higher. In addition, eyebrows quickly take root and begin to grow, without pain, swelling or loss of sensitivity.

This procedure is very painstaking, which is why this transplantation method is much more expensive than a patchwork one. But the result is much better.

HFE technique

This technique is currently the most common. Its popularity is determined by the fact that it is performed without surgery, therefore, there are far fewer side effects and subsequent scars. The transplantation is carried out using very thin micro-instruments, which make it possible to very carefully remove hair follicles from the donor area, without damaging either the skin or nerve endings, and then just as carefully place them in the eyebrow area, without making incisions. As a result, eyebrows heal within a few days and begin to grow quickly.

The video shows the most popular and in demand eyebrow transplant method now - HFE, showing the entire transplantation procedure and the tools used.

Eyebrow hair transplant technique

The first stage is designing the required eyebrow line. The decision on the necessary

thickness and shape is taken together with the patient. Hair is removed from the back of the neck, behind the ears. The structure of the follicles in such places is thin, suitable for eyebrows.

The operation is performed using local anesthesia. To obtain an accurate result, contours are first applied. To control this process, the patient is given a special mirror. There are three eyebrow transplant techniques:

Surgical method . Using a scalpel, an area of skin with donor material is cut out.
FUE method . To collect the desired hairs, a special device with rotating punches is used. They allow you to remove material from the desired area behind the ears or on the back of the neck. It should be remembered that after such a procedure scars may remain.
Microtube . First, a small area at the back of the head is cut. Then, using a special device, healthy follicles are removed.

The selected material is treated with a solution before transplantation. This allows you to speed up the hair restoration process. Small punctures are made on the surface of the eyebrows at such an angle that they will subsequently grow in a natural direction. The selected grafts (hair follicles) are then placed into them. Such jewelry work requires real professionalism from a specialist.

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What tools and materials are needed to carry out the procedure?

The tools primarily depend on the method to be used. If we consider the currently most common HFE technique, the set of tools and materials will be as follows:

surgical marker for drawing the contours of future eyebrows and marking the working area for transplantation;
a set of microtools consisting of a punch and a needle-implanter;
microscope for selecting healthy hair follicles and counting grafts;
lidocaine or other local anesthetic;
cleansers and disinfectants;
a special composition for treating follicles for their better engraftment.

Preparation for the procedure

The most important and difficult stage in an eyebrow transplant is the search for a competent transplantologist, a specialist with excellent artistic taste, because it depends on him whether the eyebrows will have to be constantly adjusted. After replanting, they should be beautiful and perfect.

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During the consultation, together with a specialist, you should discuss from which areas you plan to take donor hairs, their number in each graft and the desired shape. In addition, he must draw the client's future eyebrow lines to understand whether they will suit the client.

How is it performed and how long does the procedure take?

There is a discussion of the desired shape of the eyebrows and their design. It is determined how many follicles are needed and from which area they will be taken.
The contours of the eyebrows are drawn with a surgical marker, and the donor area is also outlined.
Working areas are disinfected, local anesthesia is given in the eyebrow area and in the donor area.
Using micro-instruments, the required number of follicles is taken from the donor area.
The taken follicles are examined under a microscope, and the required number of the healthiest ones is selected.
Suitable hairs are treated with a special composition, which will facilitate their engraftment in the future.
Small punctures are made in the eyebrow area, into which follicles are placed using special micro-instruments. At the same time, they are placed so that the natural direction of hair growth and angle of inclination are maintained.

The duration of the procedure depends on the number of hairs transferred. The more there are, the longer the procedure. For complete restoration of eyebrows it may take up to 5-6 hours, for partial restoration - 2-3 hours.

Transplantation methods and where hairs come from

Hair transplantation onto eyelids is possible using two techniques.

Collective method. Donor hair follicles are collected in groups. Transplants or grafts are cut from the back of the head (occiput) in three follicles with stems trimmed to 3-4 mm. The doctor tries to take areas with a minimum amount of surrounding tissue. The seized material is placed in a special needle with a bend. It is used to transfer the graft into incisions on the surface of the eyelids made along the eyelash line. The implanted hair dies 2 weeks after the procedure, but the follicle manages to strengthen. After 3-4 months, a new eyelash begins to grow from it. Disadvantages of the technique: increased sensitivity of the skin of the eyelids can cause swelling and hematomas; The different thickness of the transplanted skin from the head and eyelid causes uneven edges of the eye curtain.
Individual method. Hair from the back of the head is transferred one unit at a time. The graft is placed in a curved needle and inserted into the dermis to the permissible depth. The parameter is controlled by a high-precision optical device. Before the transplant begins, the tip of the hair is ground down and shortened to give future eyelashes a natural look. Delicate spot work is more difficult to perform, but allows you to get the most natural result without bruising or swelling.

Indications for the method are partial loss of eyelashes as a result of operations and injuries.

How to care for eyebrows after the procedure?

Immediately after the procedure, eyebrows should not be wet, but they must be washed using special products several times a day for a week.
Once a day you need to apply a healing ointment to your eyebrows.
The crusts that form cannot be peeled off. In addition, you should not scratch your eyebrows.
During the week, you should avoid intense physical activity, work at an angle, and be exposed to heat.
In the future, eyebrows must be combed regularly, styled with gel if necessary, and trimmed with nail scissors.

Alternative options for eyebrow hair restoration

You can preserve the natural beauty of your body without surgery if you take care of the condition of your body. There are many alternative methods to enhance the restoration of the eyebrow surface. To be effective, the following rules must be observed:

Regular care . It is necessary to carefully pluck your hair, be sure to remove makeup before going to bed, wash your face with warm water and regularly massage your eyebrows. The use of special masks has a beneficial effect on the structure of the follicles.
Rejection of bad habits . The use of alcohol and tobacco products contributes to early baldness. A healthy lifestyle tones the body and affects a person’s appearance.
Proper nutrition. The body requires a sufficient amount of active substances for the normal functioning of all internal systems.

Alternative methods may prevent surgery.

Semi-permanent eyebrow restoration

The essence of the procedure is to treat the surface of the skin with a special solution. The base of the drug consists of color pigment, glue and silicone. Using a brush, the elastic solution is applied to the eyebrows. Sometimes artificial hairs are used to create the required volume. The advantages of this method are as follows:

the procedure is quick;
no spaces;
effective correction of asymmetric shape;
The composition stays on the surface of the eyebrows for a long time.

However, the procedure is not suitable for every hair type and requires additional care afterwards. You may also experience discomfort after applying the solution. The unprofessionalism of a cosmetologist can lead to negative consequences.

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Folk remedies

Home remedies can help restore eyebrow hair. However, such a process will last for a long period. It is recommended to use the following tools:

Chamomile mask. The healing properties of the plant have a beneficial effect on hair growth. It is necessary to prepare a tincture and apply compresses regularly.
Oil cocktail. Promotes bulb regeneration. The mask tones the skin surface and improves the structure of the follicles.
Carrot juice. The vitamin complex contained in the vegetable helps prevent baldness.
Tincture of calendula . An inexpensive technique over a long period of time allows you to achieve a certain effect without surgical intervention.

Eyebrow transplant is a safe way to change your appearance, get rid of psychological uncertainty and isolation. Proper care after surgery guarantees the desired result. To prevent premature hair loss, you should get rid of a number of bad habits and properly care for your hair.