Will the new hair may grow slower and avoid needing trimmed?

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I am thinking of getting a hair transplant for my right eyebrow which became sparse after an accident, but I would really like to know if, with time, the new hair may grow slower and avoid trimming. I have read recipient dominance". Is it true? Any evidence? Thank you so much!

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Eyebrow transplant is a viable option for someone with permanent eyebrow loss. This technology has come a long way in recent years, and while head hair transplanted to the eyebrow will still grow at its innate speed and length (which would require frequent trimming), there are other donor options available in the care of advanced FUE practitioners. I have had success with transplanting leg hair using the uGraft. Since leg hair is of a similar disposition to eyebrow hair, including curvature, length, and growth rate, it is ideal, in selected cases, to use for eyebrow transplantation. Another favorable reason is that leg hair requires less frequent trimming, and with FUE uGraft, scarring is typically minimal. Where leg hair is not available or suitable, I have used nape hair for similar reasons.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello,There are various methods to thicken eyebrows:
Latisse- off label use has reportedly helped some patientsEyebrow transplantation- We use FUE (off-label use of ARTAS) with regenerative techniques to ensure healthy looking browsMicroblading- Tattooing of the eyebrows which lasts between 6 months to a yearBest,Anil Shah

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Eyebrow transplant is a great option for many patients due to trauma, over-plucking/tweezing, or other issues. With today's technology, we can create very aesthetically-pleasing results. The transplanted hairs will retain their donor characteristics and will require trimming.
All the best,

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There is no evidence in recipient dominance.  If you have scalp hair transplanted to the eyebrows, it will grow like sclap hair.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Eyebrow transplantation consists of the dermal extraction of hair follicles –which are genetically resistant to thinning- located on the posterior scalp between the ears, and the dermal transplantation of these follicles on the site where you want eyebrow hairs to grow. The transplanted eyebrow hairs do not fall off, and the result is permanent.
Eyebrow transplantation is actually a kind of hair transplantation. Hair follicles are used in eyebrow transplantation. Eyebrows are made to grow by transplanting hairs in the place of eyebrow hairs.
Similar to hair transplantation, two methods can be used in eyebrow transplantation in order to extract hair follicles. These methods are FUT and FUE.
FUT method is not generally preferred in eyebrow transplantation operations. This method requires an incision on the posterior scalp and sutures. The thin but permanent scar it leaves is the most important disadvantage of this method.
On the other hand, hair follicles are individually extracted from the posterior scalp by the FUE eyebrow transplantation without making any incisions or sutures. This procedure leaves no permanent scars.

Hannah Vargas, MD · Answer

Eyebrow hair transplants have evolved to a very elegant procedure with very pleasing results for both men and women. While its possible that in some cases the hair growth will slow down when transplanted the vast majority of patients will have to trim the brows. Find a hair transplant surgeon you trust to discuss further. Good luck!

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Having performed over 500 eyebrow transplants, I can tell you that the hairs will continue to grow just like if they were in the scalp, requiring once or twice monthly trimming

Allan J. Parungao, MD · Answer

In our experience, the transplanted hairs which have been taken from the scalp (just above and behind the ear) tend to grow like scalp hair. You will have hair, but you will need to tend to it/groom & shape it much more often than the eyebrow hairs you used to have.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, some slowing of the scalp hair when used in eyebrow hairs do occur. Eyebrow transplants using mostly single haired grafts taken from the scalp requires a special skill in identifying the ‘bend’; that is natural in each transplanted hair. So when put in by the surgical team, the natural curve of the hair must be placed to take advantage of it as it is placed.  It also must be put in laying them flat consistent with your natural eyebrow hairs Too many surgeons without considerable experience can’t seem to get either of these techniques right and if they don’t the eyebrow stick out rather than lay flat as they should.  In your case the darker hair and a slightly bushier eyebrow might help you frame your face, but of course, it is your call 100% as to what you want to look like.

Richard Galitz, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

With time the hair transplanted to the eyebrow area will thin slightly and begin to grow slower. However our experience after many years and a great number of eyebrow transplantation proceedures is that you will have to continue some degree of trimming for most of your life.

Will the new hair may grow slower and avoid needing trimmed?

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