Eyebrow Transplantation: A Simplified Technique

June 1999 in “ The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery ”

Gordon Chastain, Kathryn Duplantis

eyebrow transplantation single hair grafts eyebrow alopecia

TLDR The simplified eyebrow transplant technique is safe, effective, and looks natural.

The document described a simplified technique for eyebrow transplantation using single hair grafts, which was performed on 2 male and 18 female patients. The method required simple tools and the assistance of 1 or 2 trained individuals. The procedure achieved a 96% graft survival rate without complications, resulting in cosmetically pleasing outcomes. This technique provided a natural-looking solution for eyebrow alopecia caused by various factors, including plucking, trauma, and systemic or metabolic conditions.

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