What is Eyebrow Transplantation?
Eyebrow transplantation is a minimally invasive aesthetic operation that recreates hair density that has decreased due to excessive epilation, trauma or surgical scars with healthy follicular units from the nape or side hair areas. With this method, the richness and symmetry of the expression of the face are restored; the transplanted hairs grow naturally and cannot be distinguished from your own eyebrow hair.
Why is Eyebrow Transplantation Performed?
Eyebrows that are thin, spaced or completely missing create an expressionless, pale or tired appearance in the individual. Many reasons such as naturally sparse eyebrow lines, permanent hair loss due to excessive tweezing, burn/injury scars or thinning after hormonal changes necessitate eyebrow transplantation. In addition, in today’s beauty trends, prominent and full eyebrows are of great importance as a complement to facial aesthetics.
How is Eyebrow Transplantation Done?
Follicular units are extracted one by one with micromotor punch tips from the nape or side hair transplantation area of the eyebrow area, which is numbed with local anesthesia. The operator determines the ideal thickness and angle profile of the eyebrow line and creates microchannels with 0.7–0.9 mm diameter channel openers. Each graft is placed one by one to mimic the natural hair growth direction. Session duration usually varies between 1.5–3 hours and the person can return to social life on the same day.
What are the Eyebrow Transplant Methods?
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is the most common method and protects the donor area. Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) method injects follicles directly into the tissue with Choi implanter pens without opening the transplant channels, which increases the adherence rate. Together with pre-operative PRP support, the two methods shorten the recovery period and increase the graft retention rate to over 90%.
Who Can Have Eyebrow Transplantation?
Any individual who is at least 18 years old, has significant thinning or deficiency in the eyebrow line, does not have bleeding or clotting problems, and has not had a chronic skin disease can be a candidate for eyebrow transplantation. If hormone and blood tests are normal before the operation and there are local causes such as surgical scars or congenital hair loss, eyebrow transplantation will provide satisfactory results both aesthetically and functionally.
How Many Grafts Are Required for Eyebrow Transplantation?
Depending on the density of the eyebrow line, follicular unit transplantation is planned between 150 and 300 grafts for one eyebrow and 300 to 600 grafts for two eyebrows. In people with thin eyebrow structure, the number of grafts is kept close to the upper end; in cases requiring trauma or scar repair, more sessions may be required depending on the need.
How Does the Post-Eyebrow Transplant Process Work?
After the procedure is completed, the eyebrow area is covered with a light bandage or protective film and the patient is advised not to shower for the first 24 hours and to keep the area dry. Mild swelling or redness is considered normal for the first three days; these complaints are kept under control with cold compresses and mild painkillers prescribed by the doctor. Between the 5th and 7th days, the thin crusts on the transplantation line begin to fall off naturally. During this time, the area is gently cleaned with a dressing solution, limiting water contact. When the crust residues are completely cleaned at the end of the second week, the follicles of the tiny hairs ready to grow are located in the eyebrow area. From the third month onwards, the newly grown thin hairs begin to thicken and integrate with the natural eyebrow tissue.
Is Eyebrow Transplant Permanent?
The transplanted eyebrows are permanent for life because the transplanted follicular units are obtained from hair roots that are resistant to shedding in the nape and side hair area. After a short “shock shedding” period in the first month, the follicles enter a resting phase and then enter the active growth phase again and continue to produce hair continuously. Each transplanted hair root grows, rests and grows again depending on the hair cycle like a normal eyebrow hair, so a second transplant is not required to obtain a full eyebrow line for many years.
When Do Eyebrows Start Growing?
Within 4-6 weeks after the operation, the follicles complete the “shock shedding” phase and begin to produce new hair. Although these first hairs are thin and sparse, they thicken significantly in the 3-4 month period and become visible at the eyebrow line. After the sixth month, 70-80 percent of the eyebrow line is completely full; final density and length are achieved in the 9-12 month period. Growth is accelerated and quality is increased with regular doctor check-ups, PRP or vitamin supplements at each stage.
What Should Be Considered After Eyebrow Transplantation?
During the first two weeks, heavy exercise, sauna or activities that keep the face under water for long periods of time should be avoided. Direct exposure to sunlight, solarium and tanning can negatively affect the scab tissue, so wearing a protective hat and sunscreen are recommended. Mechanical pressure such as massaging or rubbing should not be applied to the area; cosmetic procedures such as make-up or chemical peeling should be postponed for at least four weeks. The dressing solution and antibacterial gels recommended by the doctor should be used regularly, and the area should be kept clean and dry after sweating after exercise. All these measures support the healthy attachment of the follicles and the permanence of the most natural-looking eyebrow line.
Is Eyebrow Transplantation Risky? Are There Any Side Effects?
Eyebrow transplantation is a safe procedure performed only under local anesthesia and does not carry the risks of general anesthesia. When performed under sterile conditions with disposable micro-punch tips, the risk of infection is less than 1%. Mild redness, minimal edema and microscopic crusting are considered normal after the procedure; these usually regress spontaneously within 5–7 days. Rare side effects may include temporary numbness in the eyebrow area, local tenderness or very light bleeding. Serious complications are largely prevented with an experienced team and meticulous care protocol.
Eyebrow Transplant Prices 2025
Until 2025, eyebrow transplant package prices in Türkiye will range from ₺7,000 to ₺12,000 for standard sessions of 300 to 450 grafts. As the number of grafts increases or premium techniques such as DHI are preferred, the cost can increase from ₺15,000 to ₺18,000. Packages include local anesthesia, graft collection, channel opening, transplantation, and a one to two-month follow-up examination. We can provide you with the most suitable payment plan with free installment options after the preliminary examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Eyebrows Fall Out After Eyebrow Transplant?
A temporary period called “shock shedding” occurs in the first 3–6 weeks after the procedure; approximately 70–80% of the transplanted hairs fall out during this phase. This is a natural part of the follicles transitioning into the resting phase. Then, in the 8–12 week period, the follicles reactivate and produce new hairs. Visibly thick and vibrant hairs become apparent in 4–6 months; and the final eyebrow density and shape are fixed in 9–12 months.
Is it possible to achieve a natural eyebrow shape?
Yes. The surgeon opens each graft individually, taking into account the natural direction and slope of the facial hair and the anatomical line of the brow arch. The 0.7–0.9 mm diameter microchannels are planned at an angle and depth that mimics the original angle of the eyebrow hair growth. In this way, the transplanted hairs grow indistinguishable from your own eyebrow hair; the symmetry, curvature and density look completely natural.
Will There Be Any Scars?
The FUT strip method is not used in eyebrow transplantation; all follicular units are taken as tiny (0.6–0.8 mm) dot extractions with FUE or DHI techniques. Only microchannels are created in the recipient area. Therefore, there is no visible scar in either the donor or eyebrow area. After the operation, the crusts fall off in 5–7 days, and the skin surface is completely renewed within two weeks.
Can Eyebrow Tattoos (Microblading) Be Transplanted?
Yes. In patients who have had eyebrow tattoos for aesthetic purposes with permanent makeup, the transplantation procedure can be applied after checking the pigment thickness and skin elasticity. After evaluating the tissue nutrition and scar formation under the tattoo, the channel opening depth is adjusted; thus, both the pigment and the real hair roots come out in harmony. Correlation is recommended before additional sessions for lightening the tattoo color or for touch-ups.
Can Men Also Have Eyebrow Transplants?
In my opinion. Eyebrow transplantation is not gender-dependent; every man with asymmetry or sparseness in his facial features can benefit from this operation. Since the male eyebrow line has a thicker hair structure, the graft selection and channel opening angle are adjusted according to the male anatomy. Male patients can have eyebrow transplantation to preserve the natural density of their eyebrows in cases where they have thinned due to hormonal or genetic thinning.