Can Eyebrows Be Restored? What to Expect & the Aftercare
Eyebrow thinning is a common issue among many people. The loss of eyebrow hairs can cause people to feel self-conscious and insecure. Eyebrow thinning can be due to different factors or reasons, such as genetics, age, or stress. Fortunately, modern cosmetics have allowed people to shape their eyebrows through makeup or eyebrow restoration. Eyebrows are a huge part of our facial beauty. They frame the face and provide a sense of proportion that is hard to achieve with makeup alone. There are many ways to get fuller eyebrows by filling them in with an eyebrow pencil or powder, but you can also use your natural brows as they are and brush them upwards and outwards for a more polished look. However, that would mean that you constantly have to wake up, fix, and add some makeup to your eyebrows. If you are looking for a much fuller eyebrow permanently, you need an eyebrow restoration. So what is eyebrow restoration, what can you expect, and its aftercare?
What is Eyebrow Restoration?
Eyebrow restoration is a procedure that helps to reconstruct the eyebrow. The process usually occurs in a surgical office, medical spa, or plastic surgery clinic. Depending on the scope of the problem, the procedure may take up to an hour. Eyebrows are a crucial part of our face, and they can change our appearance significantly. They shape the eyebrows and give them a more attractive look. Eyebrow restoration is a procedure that helps to reconstruct the eyebrow. Eyebrow restoration is possible through Eyebrow Transplant or Eyebrow Tinting, depending on the condition of the eyebrows.
Eyebrow Transplant
Eyebrow transplant is a procedure that involves transferring hair from one part of the body to the eyebrow area. The eyebrow region is usually sparse in hair, and this procedure helps people who have lost their eyebrows due to genetics, accidents, or disease. Eyebrow transplant surgery can be performed on anyone, but patients need to consult with an experienced surgeon before undergoing this procedure.
Eyebrow Tinting
Eyebrow tinting is a beauty treatment that gives the eyebrows a more natural and fuller appearance. The process involves applying a dye or pigment to the eyebrow hairs to enhance them, with most people opting for semi-permanent dye. The results can last up to six weeks but can be removed with certain eyebrow shampoos. However, there is also a more permanent option. Permanent eyebrow tinting is a cosmetic treatment to change or enhance the fullness of the eyebrows. It involves applying a chemical colorant to the skin of the eyebrow area. The dye will gradually fade over time, but it usually takes about 3-6 months to disappear completely. The procedure is relatively quick and painless, taking just minutes depending on how many eyebrows need to be tinted.
Is it for Everyone?
Eyebrow tinting is a temporary option, and it is an excellent choice for people looking for something that will last them for about six weeks or several months. Eyebrow transplant, on the other hand, is more permanent and requires surgery. Both of these treatments are available for anyone—except those currently experiencing certain skin conditions. But aside from that, no matter your skin color or ethnicity, you can avail of both of these services.
What Our Clinic Offers
Although there are two main types of eye restoration, our clinic offers an eyebrow transplant solution to fix your eyebrow thinning. Our clinic provides eyebrow restoration for patients suffering from hair loss due to alopecia, overplucking, or other causes.
Why Consider Eyebrow Transplant Over Eyebrow Tinting?
Our clinic encourages eyebrow transplants because eyebrow tinting is sometimes insufficient to fix eyebrow thinning. Eyebrow tinting doesn’t provide the same benefits as eyebrow transplant. While it is undoubtedly a cheaper option and is convenient, there’s no actual hair added. Eyebrow tinting is very similar to tattooing, it’s added to look like eyebrows, but they are just pigments. So depending on the provider, these eyebrows may look unnatural, and you can’t necessarily reshape them to the form you want.
What Can You Expect In A Eyebrow Transplant Procedure?
If you are familiar with hair transplants, an eyebrow transplant is similar. Your surgeon will take some hair grafts just above your ears. They will ensure that they pick up hairs and their follicles too. But sometimes, some surgeons will take from somewhere else from the body. It ensures that when the hair is transplanted to the eyebrows, a root will allow the hair to grow despite being in a different place—basically, it will transplant hair from other body parts into your eyebrows.
Pros And Cons
Sounds simple enough, but eyebrow restoration is not without its flaws.
Pros:
An eyebrow transplant is a permanent fix for people who have lost their eyebrows due to alopecia, chemotherapy, or other medical conditions.
It can provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance for people with bald eyebrows.
It can also improve confidence and self-esteem.
Cons:
The procedure is quite expensive and not covered by insurance.
It will take a lot of time before you fully benefit from the surgery
There is a slight chance that the newly transplanted follicles won’t produce any new hairs
Eyebrow Restoration Recovery And Aftercare
Recovery time depends on how many areas you need to be transplanted and how much hair needs to be transplanted per area—even if you’re only getting one small area. However, compared to other cosmetic surgeries, it’s relatively quick. You may notice some scabbing, but make sure not to disturb those. You will also be required to avoid strenuous activities for the next three weeks. Also, if you experience any swelling, pus, or bleeding, call your doctor. IF you notice some hair falling out after a few weeks, it’s normal and not a cause for concern. New eyebrows will start growing over the next couple of months.
Takeaway
Deciding for an eye restoration treatment is not so simple, especially for an eyebrow transplant. It requires thorough communication between you and your provider to know your goals and needs. So if you are looking for the best eye restoration provider, look no further than NOVA Hair and Skin Clinic. They will make sure that your meet your goals and needs in this treatment.