Can my eyebrows grow back in the place of stitches? (Photo)

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A small portion of my right eyebrow lost in accident due to stitches. Can this part of eyebrows hair come back?

Christopher Varona, DO · Answer

Unfortunately the scar tissue usually replaces the hair follicles so there most likely won't be hair growing back in the area. Replacing the follicles with a transplant can camoflage the scar tissue in the area where the eyebrow previous was and restore symmetry to the face. The angles of the grafts are critical for a natural result so its important to find a surgeon experienced with this specialized type of transplant.

Daniel Danyo, MD · Answer

The scar area in the eyebrow will likely not support hair growth.  Hair transplantation may be an option, but I would wait a minimum of 6 months following the injury to allow for proper wound healing and contraction before doing so.  I have performed successful hair transplantation to reestablish the eyebrow and conceal the scar on multiple patients with similar presentations.

Ahad Mahootchi, MD · Answer

They can come back but many will be missing. There are several ways to disguise the area so it isn't as noticeable if you want.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The hair will not grow back. A hair transplant can fill in these places as well as microblading to cover the scar

Can my eyebrows grow back in the place of stitches? (Photo)

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