Is An Eyebrow Transplant For You?

by BR Kellie

Every now and then an email will come through from a person thinking Beauty Review is a provider of a product, rather than a way for people to provide and/or read honest reviews on beauty products. One such email came through the other day that I read, pondered, thought 'surely not', then googled and was like 'wow,' such a thing exists. Who knew?

So, what had me raising my beyond-bushy-because-I-need-to-see-a-beauty-therapist-stat brows? 

Eyebrow transplants. Apparently they're a thing! I'd never ever heard of them, and so, being a curious type I looked into them and decided that in the spirit of sharing is caring, to share my newfound knowledge with you! 

What is an eyebrow transplant?

You know how with a hair transplant, a surgeon will take hair follicles from a donor area of a person's head and implant them in the bald area, in the hopes the hair will grow there naturally? That's what happens with an eyebrow transpant. Hair, along with the hair follicle, is taken from the back of your head or above the ear, and transplanted onto the brow area.

Who might need one?

People who regret previous decisions to pluck their eyebrows to within an inch of their lives. Also, on a more serious note, those who have medical conditions or experienced injury to the area may well want to see their brows back to their hirsute best.

What can I expect after the procedure?

Scabbing is to be expected and it's not to be scritched at! Bruising and swelling is also a possibility.

The new hair will fall out after a few weeks, which can cause panic, but this is part of the process, and the hair will grow back in within a few months, with the entire result being obvious in one to two years after the procedure.

One thing to note is that the transplanted hair will grow faster than your usual eyebrow hair, so you'll have to commit to regular grooming to keep your brows looking uniform.

Are eyebrow transplants safe?

As long as they're done by a trained doctor, yes. But, like any surgical procedure, it can come with a risk of infection, as well as complications, which your surgeon will relay to you. 

Does it last?

A successful eyebrow transplant will see hairs permanently growing. However, there is a chance that the procedure won't take, or that some areas will grow in patchily, in which case having it again might be an option. 

Can it be done in New Zealand?

There are practitioners within New Zealand who offer eyebrow transplants. As always, if this is something you'd consider undertaking, do your research, find a doctor, talk to them, and get all the information you need before committing to the procedure.

So, my beauties, would you consider getting an eyebrow transplant? Have you had one? What was the experience like? Or is this a hard pass and you'll stick to filling them in? Chat below!