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I have trimmed the middle portion of my eyebrows hairs with scissors how long does it takes to get back visibly?

How long it will take to replace?

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June 3rd, 2017

How fast do Eyebrows grow?

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Most of the data on this subject is from plucked eyebrows. For a post-pubescent or young adult, it takes about 65 days for eyebrows to regrow following plucking. For a mature adult, it will take about 56 days for eyebrow hair to regrow and about 73 days for a person at retirement age. A cut hair will be seen sooner than a plucked hair.

I assume that they have grown back by the time you read this.

Jay Goldstein, MD


Freehold Physician
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April 17th, 2017

Eyebrows

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Your eyebrow should grow back in 2 months. They should be normal density at that time as well.

Kristin J. Tarbet MD, FACS
April 17th, 2017

Eyebrow Growth

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Assuming normal growth, you should see your eyebrows back to their full length within 2, maybe 3 months at the most.

Sean Behnam, MD

Sean Behnam, MD
Santa Monica Hair Restoration Surgeon
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April 17th, 2017

Eyebrow trimming

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If you did not permanently damage the eyebrows, you should see growth in about 2 months to the correct length

William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

April 17th, 2017

Eyebrow regrowth is rapid

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Eyebrows replace theselves every 4-6 weeks. If you cut your eyebrows within 1-2 months you'll regain density.


Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Vancouver Dermatologist

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