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Clinical outcomes and technical tips for eyebrow restoration using single‐follicular‐unit hair transplantation: A case series review
Author(s) -
Jiang Wenjie,
Wang Meng,
Wang Bo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.13242
Subject(s) - eyebrow , hair transplantation , medicine , transplantation , scalp , surgery , folliculitis , dermatology
Background Clinical outcomes of eyebrow restoration with single‐follicular‐unit hair transplantation largely depend on the surgeon's anatomic knowledge, experience, and technical skills. Aims To evaluate the effect of the reconstruction with single follicular unit transplantation on eyebrow loss and provide technical tips. Patients and Methods A total of 352 patients with eyebrow loss were recruited. A template of the restoration region was modeled or specifically designed. The scalp strips from the back occipital or retro‐auricular regions were harvested for single follicular unit hair. The follicles were transplanted by punching recipient area with 21‐G syringe needle. Patients were followed up every 2 months for 4 years after surgery. Results Out of 352, 320 (91%) patients had their transplanted hair grow well with satisfactory direction and appearance. Seventeen patients (5%) experienced encryption transplantation of a sparse hair for the first 6 months but felt satisfied afterward. Twelve (3%) patients did a simple make‐up on the transplanted hair because there was an obvious difference between the transplanted hair and the natural one. Three (1%) patients with burned injury suffered of mild folliculitis and cured by 75% alcohol inunction. All patients had no obvious scar at the donor sites. Conclusion Single follicular transplantation for eyebrow loss resulted in natural restorations with excellent satisfaction. The technique is simple, safe, and effective. The usage of syringe needle, microscope slide forceps, and a magnifier could implant the hair in a right angle, desired direction and depth, and increase the survival rate.