Eyebrow Transplantation in Asians

March 2009 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Kongkiat Laorwong, Damkerng Pathomvanich, Kristine Bunagan

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TLDR Eyebrow transplantation can be successful for Asians with the right technique and care, but regular maintenance is necessary.

The document from 2009 details a study on eyebrow transplantation in Asians, focusing on a technique tailored to the specific hair and skin characteristics of this demographic. The study included 20 cases over the past year, with 5 Asian men and women evaluated. Men received an average of 191 grafts per side, while women received 185. The procedure's success hinged on the surgeon's ability to replicate the natural eyebrow hair angle and direction, with single hair grafts used due to the coarse hair and high skin-hair color contrast in Asians. Postoperative care required antibiotic eye ointment and weekly hair trimming. Over 80% of patients were satisfied with the immediate results, and complications were infrequent but included folliculitis, ingrown hairs, and pitting. The most common issue was misaligned hair growth. The document concludes that with proper technique and care, eyebrow transplantation can yield satisfactory aesthetic outcomes for Asian patients, although regular maintenance is needed. Cosmetic patients may require more maintenance due to the texture and growth differences of transplanted hair compared to those with reconstructive needs.

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