Will plucked-out hairs from eyebrow transplant grow back?

March 6, 2014
Asked By:Dehydrated

I had an eyebrow transplant about 7 months ago. Some grafts seemed misplaced, so I plucked them out with a tweezer. But now I realize I plucked too much of the transplanted hairs. What I wonder is if they still will grow back. It seemed like the root was bulbous and dark. Was this the follicle? Have I ruined my grafts now?

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Answer: Eyebrow Plucking

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October 11, 2015

Answer: If you intentionally pluck out transplanted grafts, it may never grow back. If you have issues with the growth, see your doctor

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October 11, 2015

Answer: If you intentionally pluck out transplanted grafts, it may never grow back. If you have issues with the growth, see your doctor

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June 5, 2014

Answer: Hair Plucked-Out

June 5, 2014

Answer: Hair Plucked-Out

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