I Am 58 Years Old Man and Have Thinning Eyebrows Related to Age. Is There a Remedy?

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I'm 58 and have noticed that my eyebrows have thinned a lot since my youth when I had dark thick eyebrows. It makes my brows look see through and I want the fuller eyebrows I had when I was younger. Is there a remedy for this in the form of a pill or ointment of some sort? I've been tested for all diseases and it's not a side effect from a medical condition.I have very fine hair on my head and am thinning on the crown also and I have always had a light beard with no growth on the cheeks at all. O

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Occasionally minoxidil or Latisse(R) - a product for eyelashes- can restore eyebrows. In addition, you need to be tested for thyroid levels. However, the definitive treatment is an eyebrow transplant, a procedure that very few doctors have experience performing, but when done correctly, can nicely restore the eyebrows to a fuller look. Do your homework to make sure to get this procedure done correctly.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Latisse is FDA approved for eyelashes.  Typically the lashes appear longer in a month, thicker the next month, and darker after that.  Use in other places is considered "off-label."  There is now literature that supports eyebrow regrowth.  We have also seen that clinically in our practice.  Sometimes Minoxidil can help.  For cases with severe over plucking, a hair transplant may be an effective option.Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLas Vegas Plastic Surgery

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Yes, there is a remedy for thinning eyebrows. If it’s not the side effect of a medical condition, or even malnourishment (for which the remedy would simply be a better diet or multivitamin), you may need eyebrow transplantation. Follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant using uGraft is generally an excellent solution for people who want thicker eyebrows. FUE body hair transplant is another viable option, which would use an amenable donor source like leg hair to transplant to your eyebrows. All of these surgical options are minimally invasive, safe, heal quickly, and result in cosmetically acceptable scarring.

Jacquelline Leva, DO · Answer

Try latisse it is fda approved to grow eyelashes just give it time 3-4 months. As long as there has been no trauma to the are, also avoid plucking and waxing as this can also cause thinning of the eyebrow

Allan J. Parungao, MD · Answer

Our group has had tremendous results using follicular unit transplantation for eyebrow restoration. The donor site heals remarkably well and the transplanted hairs look very natural. We do have a consultation office in your city and would love to meet with you to discuss all of your options. We can even take a look at the thinning hair on your scalp and make recommendations. Best of luck to you.

I Am 58 Years Old Man and Have Thinning Eyebrows Related to Age. Is There a Remedy?

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