J Cosmet Med.  2020 Jun;4(1):46-50. 10.25056/JCM.2020.4.1.46.

Eyebrow transplant

• Vong V

• KMID: 2561093
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.25056/JCM.2020.4.1.46

Abstract

Eyebrow compose of very unique characteristics hair. Only hair from lower nape of occipital scalp or very light pubic hair can match loosely as donor hair. Blonde hair or light color hair give better result. Black Asian hair is more difficult because of the contrast between skin and hair. Design eyebrow follow natural pattern, gender, direction within normal variation is very important to make it look natural. Donor hair can be done by 2 methods. Common one is H.H.H. FUE. FUE is done by extract each unit of hair follicle out from occipital scalp then transplant to eyebrow. Second is Strip harvesting by remove a piece of occipital scalp divide to follicular unit. Then transplant this unit to eyebrow. FUE produce no scar at the occipital scalp (Donor site). Strip harvesting produce a linear scar at the donor site (occipital scalp).

Keyword

eyebrow; hair transplant