Beauty
Heres everything to know about the procedure.
Only a select few are genetically blessed withCara Delevingne-esque full eyebrows.
And shes not the only one.
So, is it legit?
Dr. Jason Diamond, M.D.,world-renowned facial plastic surgeon (who you may recognize fromDr.
Heres what you gotta know about the procedure.
What Is An Eyebrow Transplant?
An eyebrow transplant is a lot like a typical hair transplant.
The process, however, is more tedious and lengthy than the kind done to your head of hair.
It can take hours because it must be done skillfully, artistically, and meticulously, notes the pro.
Eyebrow transplants are permanent.
Whos A Candidate?
And this is why you want to go to a professional for the procedure.
The same applies with the spacing between each transplanted follicle.
In other words, theres no room for error and thats precisely why it takes hours to perform.
Most patients sleep through it, he adds.
During the procedure, a long, thin piece of tissue is removed from the back of the scalp.
This method is less traumatic to the individual hair follicles, which are very delicate.
From there, the hairs are separated one by one under microscopes.
The Results
On the plus side, recovery is as easy as it gets.
Theres minimal downtime with most patients fully recovered after a day or two.
Immediately post-surgery, youll notice your brows will look more filled in.
However, your new brows will not be obvious right away.
(Just check out the difference between Teigens posts dated from December to May.)
Be warned: Theres some maintenance involved.
Remember, the transplanted follicles are growing like the hair on your head would, explains Diamond.
10/10 would do again lol.
Itll be something to get used to.
What Are The Downsides?
Aside from that, the only danger is aminimal risk of infection, which Diamond says rarely happens.
Another potential downside that could occur is if the hair regrowth doesnt happen at the rate or density expected.
That said, your plastic surgeon should discuss all potential outcomes based on your candidacy in your consultation appointment.
Is It Worth It?
Beautiful new brows dont come cheap.
But the results do last forever, unlike, say, microblading.
This article was originally published onAug.
