Will I bruise after eyebrow transplant?

Question

I have upcoming eyebrow transplant booked and dont want anyone to know ive had this procedure done. Is this doable?

John Kahen, MD · Answer

Bruising and some swelling can happen as a result of the transplant; that can vary by patient. If you want to try and disguise that you got it done I suggest wearing glasses for the first 5-7 days of your recovery time. After about 7 days you should be able to go back to normal.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It's pretty hard to have an eyebrow transplant without someone noticing. There is redness, swelling and bruising for 3-8 days. The bigger the session the more bruising there is. Black eyes are certainly possible. My advice for patients with eyebrow transplants is to prepare to have at least 10-18 days away. After that some minor redness can persist. This redness usually goes away but can last a few months in some patients. An eyebrow transplant is an intricate delicate process done on delicate tissues in a delicate area. It is meticulous work and bruising, redness and swelling are all part of the post op healing phase.

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

You will most likely have swelling on day 3-5 and you will also have scabs on your eyebrows from the transplant. If you don't want anyone to know that you had anything done, it is best to take 10 days off to recover and by then there should be nothing to show that you had anything done.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

bruising is a common but not always side effect of an eyebrow transplant. Plan on using sunglasses if this happens

Will I bruise after eyebrow transplant?

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