After Eyebrow Transplant Can I Shave Some of the Implanted Hair to Help Shape it?

Question

I recently just got eyebrow transplant and still scabbing of course. Now after the scabbing goes away. Can i shave some of the implanted hair a little bit just to shape it evenly with my right eyebrows? Thanks

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Several weeks after surgery, once all the scabs and crusts are gone, my patients are instructed that it is okay to gently trim the hair. Even then, it is important not to pull at the hairs due to the remote risk of removing or traumatizing the follicle. Each surgeon has their own post-operative instructions, so be sure to discuss any post-surgical concerns with your doctor.
All the best,

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Ask your doctor for guidance. You can probably trim hairs after your surgery. It is best to clear this with your doctor.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

For now, I would recommend using cosmetic scissors to groom the implanted hair and the surrounding hairs. As time goes on, you will have more freedom to groom the new growth with the method of your choosing&mdash;such as shaving. Of course, you&rsquo;ll want to maximize the cosmetic appearance of your eyebrows, since that was the purpose of getting the procedure done in the first place! However, if there&rsquo;s ever anything you aren&rsquo;t sure about, consult your surgeon for advice since he/she knows your case best

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Shaving eyebrow transplanted hair can be done without problem. The hair direction however was set by the angle at which it was placed and won't be altered by combing, etc.

Jack Fisher, MD · Answer

I would not shave the hair but I would consider trimming carefully with small scissors as you would not want to damage your grafts.

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