Eyebrow transplant

Eyebrow reconstruction is a type of cosmetic surgery that involves taking hair follicles from a donor area and transplanting them to the eyebrows, allowing the patient to regrow a full set of brows once more. It’s a minimally invasive procedure that often provides beautiful results, as the eyebrows frame the face. Patients often get this done because of over-plucking their eyebrows in the past, alopecia, scarring, and natural thinning with age. 

The technique we use here at Harley Street Hair Clinic is FUE (follicular unit extraction), a method that provides the most natural-looking and permanent results, with each hair follicle being transplanted individually. With our skilled surgeons and tailored care, you can regrow your own set of natural eyebrows without the need for makeup or semi-permanent tattooing (which can often look unnatural).

The eyebrow transplant process is actually refreshingly straightforward and mimics any other typical FUE hair transplant. Here’s what happens at each step. 

1. Anaesthesia

To make the process as comfortable as possible, local anaesthesia will be administered to the appropriate areas, such as the donor area (usually the back of the scalp) and recipient area (the eyebrows). 

2. Extraction

The extraction involves the surgeon using the FUE technique to take donor hair from the scalp. This involves a specialised technique where individual hair follicles are extracted using a special instrument and precise actions. 

3. Preparation

The next stage is the preparation of the hair follicles, which involves the follicular units being prepared under a microscope by the surgeon. 

4. Placement

Next comes the placement. The surgeon uses micro-surgical precision and specialised tools to implant single hairs into thinning areas of the brow. The fine, 23-gauge needle is used here to carefully place the hairs in particular locations, angled in such a way that mimics normal brows. High magnification is also used to ensure absolute correctness with placements. No scalpels or stitches necessary – just special tools and perfect skill!

5. Results

The results are full, natural eyebrow growth, with the results being permanent. You’ll start to see noticeable growth after around 3 months, with full results showing through from around 9 months.

Are you unsure whether or not you are a good candidate for an eyebrow hair implant? Here are the main reasons most candidates end up getting the procedure. 

• Thinning Brows: People may experience thinning brows for a variety of reasons, from deficiencies to genetics to ageing, and a transplant can help with that. 
• Bald Spots: Eyebrow bald spots are quite common and are often genetic. An eyebrow transplant can cover that area up with real hair, leading to a full brow. 
• Alopecia: Alopecia can affect hair all over the body, including the eyebrows, and the eyebrow transplant can help hair grow there again. 
• Over-plucking: Many people make the mistake of over-plucking their brows, leading to thinner, less dense eyebrows. In this case, a transplant can help return their brows to their former glory. 
• Burns or Scars: Burns or deep scarring can stop the hair from growing, and a hair transplant can help new hair grow. 

• Donor Hair: You will need sufficient donor hair on your scalp to get an eyebrow transplant. 
• Age: Age can play a role in whether you are a good candidate – for example, it’s typically recommended to be over 25. This is because people over 25 are more likely to have stable hair loss.
• Health: The best candidates should be in generally good health. Some autoimmune diseases, like blood disorders, may prevent a person from being able to get an eyebrow transplant.

Are you on the fence about whether an eyebrow transplant is right for you? Here are some of the undeniable advantages. 

• Natural Results: The micro-surgical eyebrow restoration surgery offered here at Harley Street Hair Clinic produces the most natural results – it will look like you have simply grown your own brows naturally (which, technically, you will have done, as the surgery leads to real hair growth). 
• A Permanent Solution: An eyebrow transplant leads to permanent eyebrow hair, so you never have to worry about getting more procedures done; you can grow brows for life. 
• Minimal Downtime: It’s a minimally invasive surgery that requires minimal downtime, with recovery being nice and speedy. You’ll be able to return to daily activities after a week or two. 
• Better than Alternatives: Most people prefer an eyebrow transplant compared to other alternatives because it lasts forever and provides natural results. For example, tattooed brows often lead to an unnatural appearance and can fade over time. Microblading, while looking more natural than typical tattoo procedures, is still just a tattoo and will fade within around three years. 

At Harley Street Hair Clinic, we operate a professional service in London that always prioritises our patients’ safety and comfort. Our specialists will not only ensure you love the results, but they will also make sure you are looked after at every step, from the first consultation to many months following the procedure. Here’s how we put your comfort first. 

• Use of Local Anaesthetic: Local anaesthetic makes the procedure itself painless. 
• Number of Sessions: If a patient needs a lot of grafts, we may split the process up into several sessions to make it more comfortable for the patient. Too much in one go may be overwhelming. 
• Taking on Board Individual Patients: We always take into account each individual patient and their own concerns and expectations regarding comfort and pain. 
• Recovery and Aftercare: We look after our patients long after they have stepped out of the clinic. We provide an aftercare package, which includes detailed instructions to ensure a fast recovery process and optimal results. Plus, we have an advice line and follow-up consultations. 

The cost of our eyebrow transplants at Harley Street Hair Clinic varies depending on several factors, but the price range is generally £2,500 – £6,000. Of course, there’s quite a big gap between those two figures! So, here are the factors that affect it. 

• Grafts Required: The number of grafts needed influences the final cost – the more grafts, the more expensive. 
• Desired Thickness: If a patient wants thicker brows, the cost may be higher. 
• Complexity: The more complex an eyebrow transplant is, the higher the overall price will likely be. 

If you want a more accurate estimate for your eyebrow transplant, book a consultation with our expert team for a personalised quote. 

So, when do you finally get to see the results of your eyebrow transplant? Here’s a quick timeline of what to expect at each stage. 

0-2 Weeks: This is the period of initial recovery. At this stage, you’ll experience some redness, swelling, and scabbing. After a while, the scabs will naturally fall. 

3-4 Weeks: At this stage, the implanted hairs will go through shock loss and fall out – don’t worry, this is normal and the hairs will grow back!

4 Months: This is when the first results will show through, with new eyebrow hairs becoming more and more noticeable. 

10 Months: After ten months, the full results should be present.

The good news is that the eyebrow transplant is permanent! The only real long-term maintenance you will need to do is periodic trimming, as the transplanted hairs may grow a little longer than you’d want your eyebrow hairs to be. This is a simple process. 

Whether you have overplucked your eyebrows in the past, are experiencing eyebrow thinning, or have a bald spot in the brows, we can help you. Simply send us some photos for a personalised consultation, and we will create a tailored eyebrow transplant plan that helps you regrow a full set of brows once more.