Understanding the differences between an eyebrow hair transplant and microblading is important for making the best decision for enhancing your appearance. Your eyebrows are one of your most defining facial features. Hair loss can significantly change the appearance of your eyebrows, and consequently, your self-esteem. Improving the appearance of your eyebrows with a hair transplant is the most effective way to address hair loss. A hair transplant uses your own hair to enhance the brows for more realistic results than other treatments, such as microblading or threads. In a recent study, 52% of women reported feeling worried about how other people perceived them after they started to lose eyebrow hair. (1) With our expert hair transplant treatments, you can enjoy thicker, fuller eyebrows with natural-looking results.
At California Hair MD, Dr. Richard Chaffoo is America’s First Triple Board-Certified Hair Transplant Plastic Surgeon. His innovative hair loss treatments have helped thousands of patients nationwide. He personalizes each procedure to help each patient achieve lasting hair growth and natural-looking results. His practice is known for excellence, and specialists from around the world travel to study his latest techniques. He is a leading expert in the field with several decades of experience performing specialty hair restoration procedures that have transformed his patients’ quality of life. Dr. Susan Stuart is a board-certified dermatologist who sees all our female patients and provides nonsurgical treatments for hair loss. Our hair loss solutions can help you finally address your hair loss and maintain lasting growth.
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About Eyebrow Hair Transplants
An eyebrow hair transplant is a treatment that uses your hair follicles to improve the appearance of your eyebrows and address hair loss. We can perform a hair transplant and/or microneedling to enhance the appearance of your eyebrows. Since our treatments are customizable, we can combine them for optimal results.
How Hair Transplantation Works
Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant procedure that can help you achieve thicker, natural-looking brows for lasting results. Eyebrow thinning (madarosis) can change the shape and appearance of your brows. We offer automated and partially automated hair transplant modalities, including:
- ARTAS i-X-i robotic hair restoration extracts and implants hairs with the help of advanced AI technology for beautiful, natural-looking results. Artas will scan the scalp with stereoscopic imaging to harvest the most viable hair follicles, and AI technology carefully places the follicles in a natural pattern.
- NeoGraft is a device that automates aspects of FUE. It can harvest a large number of hair follicles more quickly than the traditional manual methods. The semi-automated technology efficiently extracts the hairs with gentle suction and then places them into their new location with a punching motion.
At California Hair MD, we can analyze your hair follicles with the Hair Metrix System to determine the most effective treatment plan based on the growth phase your hair is in. Our gentle techniques can help the hair follicles take root more effectively. Unlike older methods of hair transplantation (follicular unit transplantation, or FUT), FUE avoids long surgical scars for beautiful, natural-looking results and minimal downtime.
Hair Transplants vs. Microblading and Other Eyebrow Treatments
Other eyebrow treatments, such as microblading, threads, and tattoos, are not as effective at improving the appearance of the eyebrows because they all produce results that appear 2-dimensional. While transplants enhance the brows with your own hair, other methods often look artificial. Microblading is a cosmetic treatment that uses tattoo ink to create the appearance of a fuller brow.
Advantages of Choosing Hair Transplants
Hair transplants offer several benefits, which include:
- Minimal downtime: You can enhance your appearance with minimal downtime and convenient in-office treatments.
- Balanced features: Enhancing your brows can help you achieve a more balanced and youthful-looking appearance.
- Improved self-confidence: We can help you feel more confident about your appearance by redefining your eyebrows.
- Natural-looking results: We can use your own hair follicles and/or microblading to create the appearance of fuller, thicker eyebrows.
- Customizable procedure: We can adjust your treatment plan according to your specific aesthetic goals.
Candidates
Suitable candidates for an eyebrow transplant are those who would like to improve the appearance of their eyebrows, typically after experiencing hair loss caused by hormonal fluctuations, aging, over-plucking, injury, and/or illness. Patients who have naturally sparse eyebrows can also benefit from these treatments.
To receive a hair transplant, you will need to have enough donor hair follicles for the transplant. Your California Hair MD professional will help you determine which procedure you are a better fit for during your personal consultation.
Consultation
During your consultation, we will ask about your medical history, medications, and lifestyle to determine the most effective treatment plan. If you are experiencing hair loss that is affecting the appearance and definition of your brows, we can help you determine the root cause of your hair loss to outline a comprehensive treatment plan. We will consider all factors before creating a treatment plan to determine the most effective solution. If you have any images of your eyebrow goals, we encourage you to bring them to your consultation. We will take your aesthetic preferences into account to determine the best brow design for your features. (2)
Preparation
To prepare for your treatment, you will need to stop smoking for several weeks and stop using any nicotine products, if applicable. You will also need to refrain from taking blood-thinning medications and supplements beforehand for optimal results. Your California Hair MD professional will provide you with personalized preparation instructions during your consultation.
Results
Our advanced techniques at California Hair MD ensure that, during eyebrow hair transplants, donor follicles are strategically and precisely placed for natural-looking results. (3) After a hair transplant, you can enjoy thicker, fuller hair and a more youthful-looking appearance. Your eyebrows will appear more balanced, more defined, and more aligned with your aesthetic preferences.
Eyebrow transplants provide a long-lasting solution to sparse brows, as the implanted hairs will continue to grow naturally and will be resistant to future hair loss. Microblading provides a more temporary solution, with patients often seeing their results last for up to 1-2 years.
Additional Treatments
Post-Plastic Surgery Hair Restoration
Post-plastic surgery hair restoration is a treatment that can help you achieve natural-looking hair growth after surgery or if you recently experienced trauma to the skin. The treatment can restore your appearance after an injury or surgery with natural-looking results. With hair transplants, we can help you improve your hair growth for a more even appearance and lasting results.
Cost of Eyebrow Hair Transplants in San Diego and Newport Beach
The cost of an eyebrow transplant or microblading will depend on the look you would like to achieve. Do not hesitate to learn more about these procedures that can significantly improve your appearance with lasting results.
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FAQ
How long do the results of a hair transplant last?
After a hair transplant, the implanted hair will continue to grow like normal hair. This hair will be resistant to future hair loss, as we carefully choose the most viable hairs for implantation.
How long do the results of microblading last?
Microblading results tend to last about 1-2 years. After microblading results fade, patients can choose to return to the office for a touch-up appointment.
Will I need more than one session of an eyebrow hair transplant?
You should only need one treatment to achieve results. However, some patients may benefit from an additional session to reach their goals.
Will I have scarring after an eyebrow hair transplant?
Although you may have skin irritation while your skin heals, our advanced methods minimise visible scarring.
Is an eyebrow transplant and/or microblading painful?
We administer anesthesia during the treatment for a comfortable experience.
References
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- Gupta J, Kumar A, Chouhan K, Ariganesh C, Nandal V. The science and art of eyebrow transplantation by follicular unit extraction. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2017;10(2):66. doi:https://doi.org/10.4103/jcas.jcas_27_17
- Amaro-Ortiz A, Yan B, D’Orazio J. Ultraviolet Radiation, Aging and the Skin: Prevention of Damage by Topical cAMP Manipulation. Molecules. 2014;19(5):6202-6219. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules19056202