Permanent and completely natural hair replacement is offered to people who are currently able to wear hair styles. The main reason for this is that transplant techniques have advanced a lot. The hair no longer “gathers” in “stripes” from the back of the head and is transplanted at the top, leaving a scar. Now there are two main techniques – FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) which involves taking a small section of hair from the back of the head and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) which involves extracting individual hairs and transplanting them elsewhere. Both are highly effective and the results can be life changing. However, often people who experience hair loss lose not only the top of their heads. Depending on the condition, eyelashes and eyebrows may also be lost. According to some leading hair loss experts, these facial features play an important role.
Eyelashes protect the eyes from sand and dirt, and eyebrows create a symmetry that helps people look and feel “normal.” Therefore, restoring eyelashes and eyebrows can be very important. However, how is this type of hair transplant performed and how safe is this procedure?
Eyelash transplants are highly specialized and complex procedures, and a qualified transplant surgeon will likely divide patients into two separate categories: reconstructive transplants and aesthetic transplants. In reconstructive transplantation, the absence of eyelashes due to trauma or disease is corrected. In an aesthetic transplant, the existing eyelashes are strengthened. Donor hair for transplant must be very fine and conform to the structure of the original eyelashes. This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia. A small hole is made to penetrate the eyelid, and hair is taken from the back of the head and transplanted onto the eyelid. Only 6 hairs can be transplanted, or in severe cases up to 80 hairs. In most cases, eyelashes will continue to grow just like normal hair – so candidates should be prepared for ongoing follow-up treatments, which may include curling the lashes to follow the natural lash line and trimming the hair.
Eyebrow transplants are also usually performed under local anesthesia. A reputable hair transplant clinic or surgeon will follow the natural brow contour and transplant individual hairs in one go. It’s not uncommon for this procedure to be done in stages – which helps gauge the rate and shape of growth. Thanks to the single hair transplant technique, pain and scars are minimal.
If you are considering an eyelash or eyebrow transplant, it is important to choose a reputable and experienced surgeon as these procedures are still relatively rare. A&A Studios is a leading transplant clinic whose surgeons are pioneers in this procedure. If you want to discuss your needs, contact us today.