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Posted July, 07/05/2009 - 11:25 AM
Question:

I am seriously considering this procedure, but have a few questions. I am an over-plucker with very thin brows--I would love to have my thicker, more natural brows back. Do you remove the existing eyebrow hairs and put the transplant hairs in their place (along with transplanting hair to make the brow thicker) or do you work around the few existing hairs?

Thank you! 

Answer:

Usually with these eyebrow transplants, I will work with and around the existing hairs for several reasons- they provide some additional coverage, and they help guide the natural direction of hair growth. This results in the nicest fullest eyebrows.

Of course, if you continue to pluck the eyebrows, the transplanted hairs may meet the same fate as the original hairs.

Posted by Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD, FACS

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Posted June, 06/01/2009 - 10:50 AM
Question:

I had a car accident 6 weeks ago where I lost some hair from the right eyebrow also leaving a scar. I use silicon gel for treatment.

Please reply with your advice.  

 

Best regards.


Answer:

At just 6 weeks after your accident, it is important to keep the healing protected from the sun (but not with a sunscreen until 2 months), and be patient for the hairs to regrow.

Please feel free to send some photos in another 2 months for me to evaluate.

 

Posted by Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD, FACS

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Posted January, 01/19/2009 - 08:26 AM
Question:

In eyebrow work do you use FUE or strips for harvesting? 

Answer:

 

Almost always strip- for several reasons:  the donor strip is rather small so this is not such a big deal; the FUE grafts usually require having their hairs trimmed very short, making it more difficult to determine the curl of the hairs when they are being transplanted.

What is the recovery time for a hair transplant?

Posted by Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD, FACS

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Posted October, 10/31/2008 - 10:05 AM
Question:

Hello. I am a 21 year old male who has been suffering from Alopecia since I was a child. Is eyebrow transplantation right for me? I have some eyebrows but they are sparse, and thin. I’ve tried medication such as cyclocort, minoxidil (5%), and cortisone injections, but results have been minimal.

Thanks!

Answer:

 Yes, this is an effective procedure for someone with your condition. Once performed, the transplants are permanent. There are several donor areas I can use- the best is the scalp, but if there are not hairs available for transplanting in that area,

I have used the legs, chest, and big toe for donor areas. It would be a pleasure to evaluate any photos you send to me, along with whatever information you can provide me with about your alopecia.

Posted by Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD, FACS

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Posted October, 10/31/2008 - 10:04 AM
Question:

I am not happy with the placement of my eyebrows and do not want to have a browlift.  Are you able to simply transplant brows from a lower location to a higher one?  And what is the fee.


Answer:

Yes, it is possible to elevate the eyebrows with a transplant.  However, to actually elevate the brows, the lower edge of what are the existing eyebrows will need to plucked, unless you want the eyebrows to be thicker.

Posted by Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD, FACS

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Posted October, 10/31/2008 - 10:03 AM
Question:

Hi, I already asked this question before, but since I had some trouble with my e-mail account, I want to ask you again:
I had my eyebrows tattooed about 4 years ago, and now they are fading away, and I would like to know about a transplant.
Approximate cost, recovery time, procedure, and as it is head hair, does it grow in eyebrows?
Please send me as much information as you can, because I am considering seriously the eyebrow transplant.

Answer:

It is a pleasure to reply to your questions.  

This is a procedure I, as well as many of the other Foundation for Hair Restoration doctors, perform several times a week, with typically quite impressive results after just a single procedure of 200 to as many as 375 hairs per eyebrow.  Having had a permanent tattoo to the area presents no problems.  The fee for such a procedure will depend upon the number of hairs transplanted.  Once performed, all the crusts fall off after 4-5 days or so, with most of my patients flying back home as soon as the first day after their procedure.

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Posted October, 10/29/2008 - 04:23 AM
Question:

I have been covering a scar on my eyebrow with eyeliner for as long as I can remember. If I have a "bad eyebrow day" I usually wear a hat. I have checked into permentant makeup, but I am too scared that it would make my brows look too fake. This has literally controlled certain areas in my life. I determine how my day will be on whether my eyebrow look ok. This is a very important thing for me and I know that my self confidence would improve dramatically.

Please help.

Answer:

I understand your reluctance to have a tattoo to the area, given that it never truly looks natural.  It is in fact possible to transplant hairs into the scar, resulting in the scar being somewhat to significantly less noticeable.  For most of my patients, having eyebrows restored is an emotionally significant event.  I suggest you email some photos for me to evaluate, and I will have a Patient Advisor from my office contact you with more information.

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