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Can I use my own eyebrow hair for eyebrow transplant?

premo121Jun 9, 2018
I have unibrow and I want to get rid of it so I just wondering if I can use that and put it in my own eyebrow to make my eyebrow thicker

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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.

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Yes, you can style your hair how you please. There will be no damaged to your eyebrow hair area if bangs are resting on them. Best,Dr. Anil Shah, MD FACS

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It could but because it's been several years it probably has finished growing back. You could try Latisse to see if that does anything but if it was more recent to the incident Latisse would be more likely to help.

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There are laser or electrolysis treatments that can be done to remove the hair, but indentation can sometimes remain from the surgery itself. A doctor would need to see it in person to determine the best course of action for you.

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