Eyebrow Transplant in Miami

A procedure in which a plastic surgeon removes hair grafts from the scalp and implants the follicles into the eyebrow. The grafts usually come from the back of the head, and the transplant includes the follicle to ensure natural and healthy growth down the road.

It’s important to note that once hair grafts are removed, they need to be placed in special graft storage solution before being implanted successfully. You’ll find the procedure to be painless, as a local anesthetic is administered and many patients take an oral sedative.

Everyone has a unique set of features, but certain eyebrow characteristics can be found in many people. Five standard brow types are most common: flat, curved, round, soft angle, and angled. We have the expertise to combine your desired results with a realistic outcome that’ll look as natural as possible.

The human body is undeniably complex, and there could be several medical issues causing your eyebrows to become thinner. Some of the most common reasons include overplucking, genetics, a nutritional deficiency, or changes in hormones.  Thinning eyebrows can also indicate an increase in stress, low thyroid levels, skin disorders, or even physical trauma to the localized area.

Besides those listed above, eyebrow hair loss can occur for many reasons, including alopecia, eczema, psoriasis, thyroid issues, and seborrheic dermatitis. And this still doesn’t cover the complete list of potential causes. Lifestyle choices can also factor into eyebrow hair loss: poor diet and even drug abuse can exacerbate the issue. However, you don’t have to be doomed to hair loss forever, as you’ll find there are many treatments available to get your eyebrows back to their natural look.

Thankfully, brow transplants provide long-term results and are a permanent solution for those looking for fuller eyebrows. The FUE technique can do wonders for hair transplants, and Dr. Epstein is internationally known for this technique. It’s common to start seeing growth anywhere from three to six months after the procedure, and you should be able to see your results by around 10 months.

For your eyebrows to reach full growth potential, you must take proper care of them while they heal. If you don’t follow the aftercare instructions the doctor gives you, it could lead to suboptimal results.

The procedure is painless.  Many patients will also choose to distract themselves with music or their favorite TV show to pass the time. We will walk you through every step of the procedure before beginning so that you’ll know what to expect during every aspect of your visit.

After the procedure the recovery process is surprisingly fast; however, there are still a few rules that you’ll need to follow. You’ll notice that transplanted hairs will start to fall out a few weeks after your procedure, and you’ll experience mild scabbing for the first three to five days.  Your new hair will start to be visible between four and six months.  Even though a handful of care requirements are associated with recovery, they aren’t complicated, and healing is much faster than expected for most people.

Unfortunately, insurance companies consider brow restoration non-medical cosmetic surgery procedures. Since eyebrow hair loss doesn’t affect your physical and mental health, the cost of these procedures is an out-of-pocket expense—but that doesn’t mean you can’t utilize financing as another option. Before you commit to anything, we’ll make sure you understand the total cost of the procedure so you can plan accordingly ahead of time.

You most definitely can, but if you recently had eyebrow microblading, it’s important to wait at least six months before pursuing brow restoration or transplants. We may also suggest some pre-care routines leading up to your appointment to ensure the health of your brows and skin. You should not undergo a brow transplant shortly after receiving a microblading treatment. It’s vital that you share all these details with Dr. Epstein so he can better serve you throughout the process.

The time it takes to complete an eyebrow transplant is relatively short and may vary, but it should only take about four to six hours from beginning to end. The time it takes depends on how many follicles are transplanted.  Completion time can also vary depending on the cosmetic surgeon’s expertise, one of the most important factors to consider when choosing where to get the procedure done. We are well equipped to provide stellar results, and we work efficiently to ensure a seamless experience for every patient.

The length of this procedure partly depends on how many hairs are being transplanted. If it's on the lower end, the transplantation should take two to three hours. If it's on the higher end, then three to five hours is likely. The reason it takes this amount of time is due to the fact that each individual hair must be precisely placed onto the eyebrow.

If you live in Miami or nearby, the Foundation for Hair Restoration is conveniently located at 6280 Sunset Drive, Suite 504, Miami, FL 33143, and Dr. Epstein’s is a Miami eyebrow transplant specialist with years of experience in permanently restoring hair to eyebrows.

Dr. Epstein is acclaimed for his work in natural-looking hair restoration, in particular FUE hair transplants and eyebrow restoration. With over 28 years of experience in hair restoration surgery with a background as a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Epstein has helped thousands of patients cope with hair loss and restore their confidence. Unusual for his field, Dr. Epstein holds board certifications in the fields of facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, and is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS) and of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Epstein is the leading specialist at his practice located in Miami, FL.

The recovery time for this procedure is typically five to seven days. While small crusts will appear around each hair during the first week and leave pink spots once they fall off, the pink typically fades over the next few weeks and leaves the area looking natural.

If done properly, absolutely. It is important that the surgeon pays particular attention to the angle at which they are creating the recipient sites for each individual follicle to be placed because this will dictate not only the shape of the eventual eyebrows but also the density of the transplanted hairs and most importantly the direction in which the hairs eventually grow. Particularly with the “head” of the eyebrow toward the bridge of the nose, it is important that the hairs typically grow more vertically and of course very close to the skin instead of perpendicular to the skin. As we get closer and closer to the “tail” of the eyebrow, then it is important for them to grow more toward the ears.

In general, you can return to work immediately three days after the procedure. However, you may want to wait five to seven days for most if not all of the signs that you had the procedure done to disappear.