Can I use minoxidil to help regrow my eyebrows?

Question

Good morning. I removed an eyebrow tattoo with Picoway laser and now the treated areas show some bald patches that are very unsightly. Can I use Minoxidil to regrow my brows? Might my eyebrow fall out as a side-effect during treatment? Will the new hairs fall after I discontinue using Minoxidil? A great thank you to anyone who will be so kind to answer.

Hannah Vargas, MD · Answer

We have patients who want to try everything prior to a transplant.  Minoxidil is commonly used in our office for the brows.  It doesn't hurt to see what kind of results you can get from the product.  The product does stop working once you discontinue use.  You may need to consider a transplant to thicken your brows at some point.

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 follicle unit extraction 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

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Any hair growth from minoxidil will not last if you stop using it.  There is definitely a risk of losing eyebrow hair with laser treatment.  You have to weigh out the risks versus any benefit.

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

Minoxidil can sometimes help in the area of the brow so you should certainly try it.  If you don't have any success, transplant is the best option.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Minoxidil can certainly be tried but be sure to speak to your dermatologist about uses and side effects.If the hairs are injured, minoxidil can help in recovery and no - use would not be forever.Overall, most people who experience eyebrow loss following laser do not experience regrowth and the only option for improving density is an eyebrow transplant.Give it time to see if some degree of recovery can occur.

Can I use minoxidil to help regrow my eyebrows?

Answers (7)

Answer: Minoxidil for eyebrows

Answer: Minoxidil for eyebrows

Answer: Minoxidil after injury

Answer: Minoxidil after injury

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Eyebrow Transplant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can I use minoxidil to help regrow my eyebrows?

Answers (7)

Answer: Minoxidil for eyebrows

Answer: Minoxidil for eyebrows

Answer: Minoxidil after injury

Answer: Minoxidil after injury

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Eyebrow Transplant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.