Can you use Rogaine after an eyebrow transplant?

Question

I had an eyebrow transplant 2 years ago. It had some success but many hair were too coarse. I was hoping to use rogaine to fill in the patches. Would original hair come back? How long would it take to see results? Can you use it while you are nursing? Thanks for your help.

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

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Yes but generally it is used to speed up the final results of a transplant, not to change the results themselves. So at 2 years I doubt it will create a significant difference for you, but it certainly couldn't hurt to try. If you want better results there are more viable options for you.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Use of minoxidil consistently will help improve the length of the follicles that are present now and it could also awakens some hibernating follicles as well. At two years out after your procedure, most likely all the grafts that have been transplanted are already grown and ultimately if the density is not yet what you hope, you may need a touchup procedure to improve density or reshape your breath.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The use of minoxidil to fill in a partly failed eyebrow transplant is not the way to go. Ask your surgeon to redo the surgery at his/her cost, something I would do

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes you can use Rogaine after an eyebrow transplant. It won't hurt and you may see some new growth. You may also want to try Latisse, it is typically used for eyelashes but has been shown to produce good results on eyebrows as well.

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