I had a eyebrow transplant nearly 5 months ago and am not really happy with the result so far. The blunt ends make it look really unnatural. Also the constant trimming is a pain in the ass. However I have noticed that the hair on my hands is almost the same as my native eyebrow hair in texture and length, so I was wondering if it is possible to take all the head hair out (500 grafts) and transplant hand hair (not arms) to my eyebrow?
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October 11, 2015
Answer: You may not be happy with your donor hair quality, but your results also depend on the skill of the doctor.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Eyebrow transplants using scalp hair requires a special skill in identifying the ‘bend’; that is natural in each transplanted hair. So when put in by the surgical team, the natural curve of the hair must be placed to take advantage of it as it is placed. It also must be put in laying them flat ...
For most people, the graft hairs and grafts will sooner or later shed. They are never a problem for new hairs that start to grow. Usually, there is a lag time between the time the hairs shed (2-8 week and the time the new hair grows (3-8 months). IF for any reason, there is an overlap between t...
For most people, the graft hairs and grafts will sooner or later shed. They are never a problem for new hairs that start to grow. Usually, there is a lag time between the time the hairs shed (2-8 week and the time the new hair grows (3-8 months). IF for any reason, there is an overlap between t...