Facial Hair Restoration Techniques and Outcomes
August 2013
in “
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
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facial hair restoration eyebrow transplants beard transplants goatee transplants sideburn transplants eyelash transplants follicular unit grafting recipient sites angulation regrowth rate grafts complications preoperative planning surgical approach postoperative care antibiotics analgesics painkillers
TLDR Facial hair restoration is generally successful and satisfying for patients when done with quality techniques and realistic expectations.
The document from August 1, 2013, by Jeffrey Epstein, MD, provides an overview of facial hair restoration techniques and outcomes, with a focus on transplants for eyebrows, beards, goatees, sideburns, and eyelashes. Epstein, who has performed over 500 eyebrow transplants, 700 beard/goatee/sideburn transplants, and approximately 50 eyelash procedures, emphasizes the importance of follicular unit grafting, small recipient sites, and correct angulation for aesthetic results. The paper highlights the high regrowth rate for facial hair transplants and the number of grafts typically required for different facial areas. It also discusses the potential complications, such as bumps in beard transplants and the risks associated with eyelash transplantation. The document outlines realistic expectations for patients and details the preoperative planning, surgical approach, and postoperative care, including keeping the transplanted area dry for the first five days and providing antibiotics and analgesics. Epstein concludes that with realistic expectations and high-quality surgical techniques, patients are generally very satisfied with their facial hair restoration outcomes.
