Will plucked-out hairs from eyebrow transplant grow back?

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I had an eyebrow transplant about 7 months ago. Some grafts seemed misplaced, so I plucked them out with a tweezer. But now I realize I plucked too much of the transplanted hairs. What I wonder is if they still will grow back. It seemed like the root was bulbous and dark. Was this the follicle? Have I ruined my grafts now?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

If you continue to pluck your eyebrows, your eyebrows will be overly thin.   Best, Anil Shah

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you intentionally pluck out transplanted grafts, it may never grow back. If has been several months, it may grow back.  It would be like plucking normal hair.  If you have issues with the growth, see your doctor.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

A dark bulbous root is most likely the hair and not the follicle itself.  Give it a full year to evaluate your results and then I would speak with your physician about options.

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

After 7 months, it's likely that the eyebrows that you
plucked will grow back. Unfortunately, the only definitive way to know is by
waiting. If you don't see any new growth after several weeks, contact the
doctor who performed your hair transplant. He or she will be able to provide
you with guidance through the necessary next steps. Best wishes.

Adam Saad, MD · Answer

if the hairs will grow back.  At 7 months not all of the hairs that were transplanted have began to grow.  Also keep in mind that transplanted hairs can grow in a little oddly at first.  They will usually thicken and straighten after a few months. So don't start plucking them too soon.

Will plucked-out hairs from eyebrow transplant grow back?

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