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Dying Eyebrows (Eyebrow Transplant)?

Hi, I had an eyebrow transplant and want to dye my hair so need to dye my eyebrows too. Can I dye them without the risk of them falling out? Thanks

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Dying eyebrows safe after Hair Transplant?

June 25th, 2013
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Yes.  Most dyes should not effect the health of your hair whether your eyebrows or your head. 

Jack Fisher, MD


Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Care After Eyebrow Transplant

November 24th, 2012
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If your eyebrows have healed and grown in, meaning it is several months post-surgery, dying them should not cause damage to the rooted follicles. However, be mindful that harsh chemicals like bleach can dry out and damage the hairs themselves, even if they do not come out at the root.

Web reference: http://www.dermhairclinic.com/eyebrow-transplant/

Sanusi Umar, MD

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 30 reviews

Dyeing eyebrow transplants

November 20th, 2012
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Eyebrow transplants usually are harvested from scalp hair. They can be dyed the same as scalp hair without danger of harming the hairs if proper technique is used.

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS
Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 25 reviews

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