Brow transplants? VIVA has everything you need to know
Brow transplants? VIVA has everything you need to know. Been trying to grow out your brows without success? Well did you know you can have an eyebrow hair transplant?
VIVA got the lowdown on the procedure which can give you the brows you want as we all know, the right brow shape can take years off you.
And found out what the most common causes of thinning eyebrows and those bald patches.
Why are my eyebrows falling out?
There can be many reasons why your eyebrow hair may be thinning or falling out. The most common are:
*Eyebrow alopecia (autoimmune, male/female pattern or generated by scarring)
*Skin conditions (dermatites, psoriasis, skin cancer etc)
*Medicine side effects
*Excessive plucking
*Trauma (burns, lacerations, scarring, etc.)
*Trichotillomania (compulsive plucking of eyebrow hairs when stressed)
What is an eyebrow hair transplant?
An eyebrow hair transplant is a fast and simple surgical procedure where around 200-400 hair follicles from your head or your other, healthy, eyebrow are collected and reimplanted into the balding area on your brow.
This normally happens in a single session, which doesn’t last longer than a few of hours. You are awake throughout the whole procedure and free to go home the same day.
Are eyebrow hair transplants painful?
This procedure is done under local anaesthesia and under the comfort of a mild sedative. You should feel nothing but very mild pressure under the surgeon’s touch. And any pain which might follow during the recovery period can be easily controlled with a low dose of over-the-counter pain medication.
Can I benefit from an eyebrow hair transplantation?
Many can benefit from this cosmetic surgery, as it works wonders for those who have lost their eyebrows to male/female pattern baldness, fibrosing alopecia or trauma without major scarring. However, it is not recommended in other conditions, such as trichotillomania, untreated psoriasis, or alopecia areata (of auto-immune causes).
If you are not sure why you are losing your eyebrow hair and if a transplant is the best option for you, consult a dermatologist or a hair and scalp specialist. They will be able to give you a proper diagnosis and recommend the procedure if they believe it will help.
How long do I have to wait to see the results of my eyebrow hair transplant?
You may need to wait for as long as 6-12 months before seeing the final result of your procedure.
Do eyebrow hair transplants really work?
When performed by an experienced surgeon, eyebrow hair transplants are quite successful. In fact, research shows that 80% of patients with fibrosing alopecia show very consistent hair growth starting 6-12 months after the procedure and lasting at least a couple of years.
This simple, minimally invasive operation, which takes no more than a few hours, has restored the confidence and self-esteem of many patients. It has also released them from the constant need to hide their thinning brows under heavy make-up.
How much does an eyebrow hair transplant cost?
Normally, a decent clinic, with reputable surgeons, will perform this operation for around £2000-4000.