Does an eyebrow transplant work on kinky/curly hair?

Question

I have very thin and sparse eyebrows. I've tried so many techniques but nothing seems to work. I am considering an eyebrow transplant, but my natural hair is kinky curly. Will the hairs in my eyebrows also turn out kinky curly? My natural eyebrow hairs are obviously straight, but my head hair is not. I am in Calgary, Canada, but I am willing to travel to get the right and best job done.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Eyebrow transplant is possible for those with curly hair but longer you grow out the eyebrow it will curl just like your scalp hair.  You need to discuss your goals and expectations with your doctor.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Yes, depends on the degree of curliness, with curlier hair it will be more complicated but it has been done before with good results. When you look into a transplant doctor be sure to pay attention to their skill level and the results they've gotten, not just in general but specifically with your hair type.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

The donor hair for eyebrow transplants are coming from your scalp. If your head hair is kinky and curly and that is what is transplanted into your eyebrows then that is what they will grow out like. This would typically mean you are not a good candidate for eyebrow transplant.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

When transplanting eyebrow hair it may take on the characer of your scalp hair when used as a donor site

Does an eyebrow transplant work on kinky/curly hair?

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