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Would Nose Hair Work for Eyebrow Hair Transplantation?

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Nose hair can work for eyebrow hair transplant only in theory.

November 29th, 2015
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Nose hair can work for eyebrow hair transplant only in theory.  It would be impractical and you will end up with scarring.
Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 85 reviews

Nose hair fro eyebrow transplant

August 25th, 2013
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Nose hairs are not easy to harvest. The best hair is from the back of the neck. See an experienced surgeon

Raj S. Ambay, MD

The best hair for eyebrow transplant is from the back of the head

June 10th, 2013
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Nose hair would be impractical to try to harvest. And although it might seem like there is a lot, there really isn't. It is just at the very front of the nose.

Christopher J. Peers, MD

Christopher J. Peers, MD
South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 7 reviews

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