Scarring from microblading removal. Would hair transplant be possible? (photos)

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I have some scarring on both eyebrows, predominantly around the arches, and some redness throughout. This is the result of an aggressive microblading removal attempt about 18 months ago. Tried several rounds of PRP with moderate success, but looking to restore them to their former glory, as seen in the third picture.

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

Hello Cammp,I am sorry you have went through this . To answer your question, it is possible to transplant into scar tissue. We do this often at our clinic for patients who have had similar situations as yourself and clients who have had facelifts, brow lifts and traumatic injuries that caused scarring.
It is best to have the area evaluated by a physician who specializes in hair loss so a recommendation can be given accurately.
Best Wishes,

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Some of these cases where the scarring is more severe, the entire eyebrow needs to be removed, then as soon as 4 months later we can go back and retransplant the eyebrows.  However, this is a radical approach-  one that I have used in around 5 prior patients-  so a better approach likely in your case is to proceed directly to transplants to restore a nice full look that will largely conceal the redness and create nice eyebrows.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

The scar tissue would need to be looked at more closely but yours doesn't look too severe so a transplant would probably work- definitely something to see a doctor in person about!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

A hair transplant goes under the epidermis enough so that when placed well, it should work even with your microblading scars.

Scarring from microblading removal. Would hair transplant be possible? (photos)

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