What is an Eyebrow Transplant?
By Sara Wasserbauer | Published on August 16, 2010 | 0 Comments
Although the importance of having attractive eyebrows might not be immediately apparent to those who are less aesthetically inclined, anyone in tune with his or her appearance is likely to recognize the role that the eyebrows play in shaping the face and contributing to one’s overall look. When eyebrow hair loss becomes an issue, the condition can all too quickly take a toll on the affected party’s face. Barely-there eyebrows can make the face look washed out, and a lack of brow hair can be an instant source of embarrassment and low self-esteem. Fortunately, those suffering from insufficient eyebrow hair now have options in the form of the eyebrow transplant.
Dr. Sara Wasserbauer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery based in Walnut Creek, California who has treated her fair share of patients who were missing eyebrows, eyelashes, or both, and according to her, today’s eyebrow transplant techniques are restoring not only hair, but hope. Whether the issue is thin patches of eyebrow hair, scarring in the eyebrow area, or a complete absence of eyebrow hair, the right procedure can instantly change a person’s appearance for the better – provided that it is performed correctly.
Getting the Pattern Right
According to Dr. Wasserbauer, eyebrow transplants are similar to conventional hair transplants in that they involve taking hair from a donor area and placing it artfully into the eyebrow region. The tricky thing about eyebrows, however, is that brow hair tends to grow in a very specific pattern – one that a surgeon must attempt to emulate as he or she performs the transplant. For this reason, it’s important that patients contemplating this procedure do their research before choosing their surgeons – because if a surgeon happens to make a mistake, then the results will be instantly noticeable.
In fact, Dr. Wasserbauer insists that only physicians with proven track records of success in this area should be considered for eyebrow transplant surgery. Although hair restoration on a whole is as much of an art as it is a science, eyebrow transplants are more intricate. The process of making eyebrows appear natural requires true precision and skill.
For Men and Women Alike
In Dr. Wasserbauer’s experience, requests for eyebrow transplants tend to be equally common among men and women who are looking to improve their appearances. Although habitual eyebrow maintenance is something that most are likely to associate with women, these days, more and more men are getting on board with the notion of sporting healthy, clean-looking eyebrows – so it’s not surprising to learn that those who find themselves dissatisfied with their brows are seeking out solutions such as the eyebrow transplant. In fact, Dr. Wasserbauer is happy to provide this service to men and women alike. In her mind, hair restoration of any nature should have less to do with gender, and more to do with improving one’s appearance and sense of self-confidence – goals that can be far more attainable thanks to the eyebrow transplant.
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