Eyebrows frame the face — and full, defined brows are now within reach thanks to the eyebrow transplant. Whether your brows are naturally sparse or damaged by an accident, here’s everything about the procedure, its cost and results.
It increases the shape and density of the eyebrows by moving follicles from another area — usually the back of the scalp. Brows can thin with age, or from scarring, illness or an accident; a transplant is a long-term solution for sparse or missing brows, and a cosmetic enhancement for those who simply want a fuller look.
FUE harvests follicles individually from the donor area — the most common choice, with minimal scarring. FUT removes a small strip and divides it into grafts. Your surgeon selects the best method for you.
Under local anaesthetic, the surgeon designs the brow shape you approve, harvests fine follicles, and implants them at the correct angle and direction so the brows look natural. The procedure typically takes a few hours depending on the number of grafts.
Transplanted hairs shed early, then regrow from around the third month, with the result maturing over several months. Because brow hair keeps growing, you’ll need to trim it periodically.
Non-surgical options include microblading and brow tinting, plus growth serums — though a transplant is the only permanent solution.
Some people try castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil, onion juice, egg yolk, fenugreek seeds, petroleum jelly, aloe vera, lemon or milk. These may support existing hair but won’t create new follicles — for that, a transplant is needed.
The principle is the same, but eyebrow work is far more delicate: each follicle must be placed at a precise, natural angle, which is why an experienced surgeon matters even more.
Redness, mild swelling, temporary bumps, and — rarely — infection if aftercare is neglected.
Considering an eyebrow transplant? Book a consultation with Dr. Sherif Hegazy.
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