Has Anyone Had an Eyebrow Transplant Surgery? If So, How Effective Is It? Is Microblading a Better Alternative?

My thoughts split in two when I learned that my makeup artist had an eyebrow hair transplant recently. First, there was the inspiring part where I wondered if such a procedure could benefit a receding eyebrow issue. However, the slightly morbid Scorpio part of me pictured sewing someone else's brows to their face.

It turns out, eyebrow transplants aren't quite as horrifying or difficult as I had imagined. They work similarly to a hair transplant instead: fine hairs from the back of the head are removed by either a small linear scar or through tiny little circles around each individual hair follicle and then placed into small, very carefully designed sites in the eyebrow area.

What Exactly Is an Eyebrow Hair Transplant?

A sort of cosmetic surgery to make your brows fuller is an eyebrow transplant. This treatment is long-lasting and permanent. Hair follicles from your scalp will be transplanted to your eyebrows by a surgeon. Although recovery from an eyebrow transplant usually only takes a few days, the effects may not be visible for several months.

How Often Are Brow TransplantsPerformed?

A particular kind of hair transplant is an eyebrow transplant. In Pakistan, around 3,000 hair transplant surgeries were done in 2022. This indicates a growing trend and interest in this procedure.

Do Brows Continue to Grow After a Transplant?

The hair used for your eyebrow transplant came from your scalp, so even though it is now on your eyebrow, it will continue to grow just as it would if it were still on your scalp. You might need to frequently trim your eyebrows after an eyebrow transplant in order to maintain the desired length of hair.

For example, Chrissy Teigen recently had an eyebrow hair transplant and I think they look great! The bushy brow trend is certainly making a comeback.

Microblading: A Thing Eyebrow Transplant Surgery Is Not

Microblading is a treatment where a technician tattoos eyebrows onto your face using a small tool with nine tiny blades. It takes two visits under the knife, and it costs roughly 700, but the promise is that you'll wake up with perfect eyebrows every morning for one to three years.

Is Microblading Less Painful?

While microblading might be less painful than an actual transplant and you’ll only need one or two sessions, it still requires downtime and follows-up visits. The results, however, are not permanent since the pigments fade over time. A touch-up session might be necessary after the initial one to maintain the look.

Long-Term Comparison

The long-term benefits of both procedures differ significantly. Eyebrow transplants offer a more permanent solution with natural-looking results. However, the initial recovery period can be more extensive and invasive. On the other hand, microblading requires less time and produces consistent results for a few years. It is highly dependent on the skill of the technician and the individual's skin.

Choosing between these two procedures depends on your personal preferences, lifestyle, and budget. If you're looking for long-term, natural-looking results, an eyebrow transplant might be the best option. However, if you want a more casual, less intrusive solution, microblading could be a more practical choice.

Conclusion

Each option has its pros and cons, so it’s essential to discuss with your healthcare provider to understand what would work best for you. Both eyebrow transplants and microblading can significantly enhance your appearance, so weigh your options carefully and consider them both thoroughly.