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. 2017 Apr-Jun;10(2):66-71.
doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_27_17.

The Science and Art of Eyebrow Transplantation by Follicular Unit Extraction

Jyoti Gupta  1 , Amrendra Kumar  1 , Kavish Chouhan  1 , C Ariganesh  1 , Vinay Nandal  1
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The Science and Art of Eyebrow Transplantation by Follicular Unit Extraction

Jyoti Gupta et al. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2017 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Eyebrows constitute a very important and prominent feature of the face. With growing information, eyebrow transplant has become a popular procedure. However, though it is a small area it requires a lot of precision and knowledge regarding anatomy, designing of brows, extraction and implantation technique. This article gives a comprehensive view regarding eyebrow transplant with special emphasis on follicular unit extraction technique, which has become the most popular technique.

Keywords: Eyebrows; follicular unit extraction; implantation; transplantation.

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There are no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Anatomy of eyebrow showing 3 sections, head (red), body (blue), and tail (green) from medial to lateral end
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Figure 2
Westmore's model of eyebrow aesthetics
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Figure 3
Male (a) versus female (b) eyebrow
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Figure 4
Foreign body reaction to artificial hair implantation in case of alopecia universalis
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Figure 5
Recipient site creation with pressure taping just below eyebrows
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Figure 6
Matching of size and depth of follicles with blades
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Figure 7
Unilateral loss of left eyebrow due to burn (a), recipient site creation (b), immediately after transplant (c), after 9 months of eyebrow transplant with additional eyebrow pencil (d)
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Figure 8
Storage of grafts
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Figure 9
Eyebrows immediately after surgery (a), 2 weeks after surgery (b), 6 months after transplant (c)
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Figure 10
Eyebrows at baseline (a), marking before transplant (b), recipient site creation (c), 2 days post-surgery (d), 6 months after transplant without make-up (e), 6 months after transplant with make-up (f)
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