Step 01
Consultation
The cause of the brow loss and the condition of existing hairs are examined. Some conditions that cause eyebrow loss may require treatment; the decision to transplant is made after the examination.
Facial hair transplant
Eyebrow Transplant
A delicate transplant in which the brow line is drawn to suit facial proportions and single-hair grafts are placed at a very shallow angle.
An eyebrow transplant is performed on sparse, short or patchy brows, usually with single-hair grafts taken from the back of the scalp. Eyebrow hairs grow upwards at the start of the brow, sideways in the middle and downwards at the tail, lying almost flat against the skin. For this reason, the design, angle and direction matter in an eyebrow transplant as much as the number of grafts.
From consultation to month 12
The process, step by step
Step 02
Planning
The brow line is drawn with you to suit your facial proportions and reviewed in the mirror. Hair direction is marked for each area.
Step 03
Procedure day
Fine, single-hair grafts are selected from the back of the scalp. They are implanted into the brow area one by one, at a very shallow angle and in the planned direction.
Step 04
The first 10 days
The brow area is moisturised and washed according to instructions; make-up and brow shaping should wait for the doctor’s approval.
Step 05
12 months
The scabs come away in the first week; temporary shedding may occur in the first months. As hairs from the back of the scalp may keep growing longer, regular trimming may be needed. The final appearance is generally assessed between months 6 and 12.
Explore the recovery timelineEyebrow Transplant
Procedure day
- Welcome and consent
- Drawing and approving the brow line
- Local anaesthesia and extraction of single-hair grafts
- Short break
- Implantation into the brow area
- Aftercare instructions and transfer to the hotel
Technical summary
- Graft type
- Fine, single-hair grafts
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia
- Procedure time
- Approximately 3–5 hours
- Additional care
- Regular trimming may be needed for hairs from the back of the scalp
- Make-up
- After the doctor’s approval
What you should know
- There may be temporary swelling around the eyes.
- Scabs in the brow area should not be picked off.
- Planning may differ for brows that have been tattooed or microbladed.
- If there is a medical cause for the brow loss, it needs to be treated first.
FAQ
Questions about this procedure
How is hair direction determined in an eyebrow transplant?
In a natural brow, hair direction changes from area to area. The doctor draws this direction map and implants each graft accordingly.
Will the transplanted brows grow long?
Hairs from the back of the scalp may tend to grow longer, so regular trimming may be needed.
When can I wear make-up?
Generally after the first 10 days, with the doctor’s approval at your follow-up consultation.
