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Can I still receive an eyebrow transplant even though I am hypothyroid?

Bug101Jul 31, 2016
My thyroid is now regulated with medication and I would like to focus on trying to get thicker and fuller eyebrows as my eyebrows are very fine and thin.

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

If the two eyebrows are a different shape, then your surgeon did not balanc the two sides so I would return to see your surgeon

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

I am sure that in your informed consent document this possibility was discussed in writing and it should have been discussed with your doctor. If it does not come back in 12 months or so after the eyebrow transplant, I would assume that it is lost. If I were your surgeon, I would bring you back ...

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

If you have pitting and scarring in the eyebrow recipient area at 7 weeks, I would go back and see your surgeon aand ask the same quesion, asking for an explanation.  

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This is absolutely a great stimulant for hair growth, not only eyebrow, but scalp as well.  However there is a trick to it. Use a needle roller that is no longer than 1mm and use only low to moderate pressure.  If you see tincture of blood, you are going too deep.  The science behind it inv...

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