Who Needs Eyebrow Transplant

Understanding Candidacy

Natural. Permanent. Artistically Restored.

Last Updated: 6 Nov 2025

At Dr. Bertram Hair Transplant, we believe your eyebrows are more than just facial features—they frame your eyes, define your expression, and shape your identity. Our eyebrow restoration combines surgical precision with artistic vision to deliver natural-looking, permanent results for those living with thinning, missing, or damaged brows.

Unlike temporary fixes like makeup, pencils, or cosmetic tattoos, an eyebrow transplant uses your own hair—typically fine follicles from the back of the scalp — to rebuild brows that grow, move, and age with you.

Performed in-office under local anesthesia, this minimally invasive procedure transplants individual hairs one by one, carefully angled and layered to mimic the delicate flow of natural eyebrow hair.

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Common Reasons People Seek Eyebrow Restoration

  • Scar camouflage : From trauma, burns, surgery, or tattoo removal
  • Density enhancement : Restoring fullness after years of over-plucking or waxing
  • Congenital absence : Born with sparse or missing eyebrows
  • Age-related thinning : Gradual loss of brow volume and definition

Ideal Candidates : Who Gets the Best Results?

You may be an excellent candidate if you :

✅ Have stable, non-progressive eyebrow loss ( unchanged for at least 12 months )
✅ Possess a healthy donor area — ideally with fine, straight, light-to-medium pigmented hair from the occipital scalp that matches natural brow texture
✅ Are in good general health with no active inflammatory or autoimmune conditions
✅ Understand that transplanted hairs grow like scalp hair and require regular trimming ( every 1–2 weeks )
✅ Hold realistic expectations about symmetry, density, and long-term maintenance

Examples include :

  • Women with permanent damage from decades of over-plucking
  • Individuals with well-healed, vascularized scars
  • Patients with congenital brow hypotrichosis ( underdevelopment )
  • Older adults experiencing natural, stable thinning

Conditionally Suitable Candidates : Extra Care Required

Some patients can still achieve satisfying results — but only after careful planning, medical optimization, or adjusted expectations:

🔸 Controlled medical conditions : Thyroid disorders, iron deficiency, or anemia must be stabilized before surgery
🔸 Scalp inflammation : Active seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis needs treatment prior to harvesting
🔸 Previous microblading/tattoos : Must be fully faded or removed ( laser preferred ) to avoid pigment interference
🔸 Mild-to-moderate scarring : May benefit from pre-treatment with fractional laser to boost blood flow
🔸 Younger patients (<25) : Considered only after psychological evaluation and confirmation of stable, non-progressive loss

Poor Candidates: Higher Risk, Lower Satisfaction

These individuals face significant challenges that often outweigh potential benefits :

Unrealistic expectations : Seeking “perfect” symmetry or refusing post-op grooming
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) : Persistent dissatisfaction despite objective improvement
Keloid or hypertrophic scarring history — especially on the face
Coarse, curly, or very dark donor hair that cannot blend naturally with fine brow hairs

Absolute Contraindications : Surgery Is Not Safe or Advisable

Eyebrow transplantation is not recommended if you have :

🟥 Active frontal fibrosing alopecia – a progressive scarring condition that will destroy new grafts
🟥 Uncontrolled autoimmune disease (e.g., active alopecia areata, lupus)
🟥 Active skin infections (bacterial, viral like herpes, or fungal) in donor or recipient areas
🟥 Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c >8.0%) – impairs healing and increases infection risk
🟥 Bleeding disorders or inability to safely pause anticoagulants
🟥 Immunosuppression from chemotherapy, high-dose steroids, or biologics
🟥 Pregnancy or lactation – due to hormonal shifts and medication restrictions
🟥 Documented poor wound healing or prior wound dehiscence

Your Journey Starts With a Medical Consultation — Not a Sales Pitch

At Dr. Bertram Hair Transplant, we never assume you need surgery. Instead, we begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your medical history, scalp health, donor supply, and aesthetic goals. Only then do we determine if eyebrow transplantation is truly right for you.

Because when it comes to your face — precision, safety, and artistry must come before profit.

Permanent brows. Natural results. Zero compromises.

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Medical Disclaimer

Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be interpreted as promotional material or as claims of superiority over other techniques or providers.

Individual results may vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about medical treatment.

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Our Quality & Safety Standards

Our practice adheres to guidelines established by leading international organizations in Hair Restoration.

ISHRS

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is the leading global medical association that establishes international practice standards and patient safety protocols.

ABHRS

The American Board of Hair restoration Surgery represents the highest standard. To maintain rigorous certification requirements the physician must demonstrate surgical expertise.

WFI

Worls FUE InstituteI serves as the premier educational body focused exclusively on Follicular Unit Extraction methodology. The institute ensures consistent application of safe FUE.

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