TLDR Eyebrow restoration using FUE is effective with careful planning and technique.
The document discussed the use of individual single hair follicle grafts harvested by Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for eyebrow restoration. It emphasized the importance of understanding the differences between male and female eyebrows to plan an aesthetic reconstruction, which typically required 70 to 120 grafts. Key factors influencing the results included the selection of donor hair, the angle of placement, alignment, and direction within the rows, as well as considerations for scarring and skin perfusion. The article also covered details of planning, technique, anesthesia, and postoperative care, while highlighting the drawbacks of older methods.
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December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil helped regrow eyebrows in women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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June 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation is an effective way to restore eyebrows.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
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March 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Eyebrow transplantation can be successful for Asians with the right technique and care, but regular maintenance is necessary.
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June 2005 in “Ophthalmology Clinics of North America” Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair follicular unit transplantation is an effective method for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction, with patients happy despite needing regular trimming.
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