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Is it true that eyebrow hair transplants are not very effective on African Americans because of our hair texture? (Photo)

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Missdo_it_for_youMay 13, 2016
I've had very thin short eyebrows for a long time now. I pencil them in on a daily for a temporary fix but when it's time to wash my face I'm quickly reminded of my thin ugly eyebrows. I feel that eyebrows shape your face and I feel very weird looking without them on. I've thought bout getting a tattoo but it doesn't look very natural.

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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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Thank you for writing in with this question. I’ve been asked this question in consultation once before, about 10 years ago, so know that you’re not alone. While it is conceivable to use pubic hair for a transplant, in my opinion the risks outweigh the benefits from such an endeavor. A wound com...

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Sanusi Umar, MD

If you have nape or body hair of a darker color, it is possible to harvest these follicles (using a specialized FUE extraction technology) and transplant them to the brow area to give you better definition. Although head hair can be used, these strands tend to be very thick compared to natural...

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