EYEBROW TRANSPLANT

[wisenow]

I am a female who is researching docs who are recommended for eyebrow transplant. Anyone have any recommendations or warnings about certain docs/clinics? I live in northern california & seek someone in California.

 

Was considering Bosley, but read alot of negative stuff about them.

 

Thanks for any info.

[wisenow]

I am a female who is researching docs who are recommended for eyebrow transplant. Anyone have any recommendations or warnings about certain docs/clinics? I live in northern california & seek someone in California.

 

Was considering Bosley, but read alot of negative stuff about them.

 

Thanks for any info.

[Aquarius]

Yes;

In addition stay away from PAI, Newhart and especially MHR.

Also do a ton of research because an eyebrow pencil is sexy but eyebrows like Rip Taylor and scars are not.

[YoungGuy]

Dr. Feller has posted some pictures of his eyebrow repair work here:

http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/346...=821003655#821003655

 

He's a very good doctor with consistent results, possibly a starting point for your search. You could do a search through the pictures forums for some examples.

[wisenow]

Thanks for the reply. Do you have any recommendations??

[YoungGuy]

Me? I'd recommend going for a consult with Dr. Feller. But bear in mind that I'm not objective, he did my HT and it's turning out great so I may be influenced by that

[Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS]

Eyebrow transplantation is one of the most challenging delicate hair transplant procedures, and I cannot advise you strong enough to find an experienced surgeon. You should conduct a thorough investigations on the internet, and make sure that your surgeon performs these procedures on a regular basis. To have this procedure performed right the first time is worth the additional time researching to find the best surgeon as well as the time to travel to have it performed.

 

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

www.womenscenterforhairloss.com

www.eyebrowtransplantation.com

[Aquarius]

Wisenow, This is one of the only "DR.s" that can do eyebrows.

If you are rejected that is heads up . If he takes you on you will be in good hands and I don't advocate for anyone.

Keep up your research!

[mil]

I recently asked Dr Epstein about my eyebrows and he felt that using a pencil to fill in was better. He said that the hair grows long and has to be trimmed constantly. I saw his photos and they are great.

[Aquarius]

Yeah-

He has ethics and skill.

[Guest eyebrow]

I think I've visited the websites of about all the specialists in eyebrow transplants. Dr. Sara Wasserbauer's work looked very natural. (It's just 1 case, though.) Does anyone know anything about her work? I know there are docs on this site who specialize, too. How do I go about making a decision?!! Thanks for any help. My messed up eyebrows are ruining me!

[Guest eyebrow]

Dr. Harris's SAFE method seems like a great technique for eyebrow restoration. Does anyone have any 1st person accounts or know anything about him? Thanks!

[Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS]

please note- the SAFE technique is a method for obtaining the donor hairs without the use of an incision. the key to obtaining an aesthetic result with the delicate procedure of eyebrow transplants is the use of very small recipient sites placed at just the right angle and position.

 

jeffrey epstein, md, facs

www.eyebrowtransplantation.com

[Guest eyebrow]

Dr. Epstien, I know you are one of the leaders in eyebrow restoration but, in the interest of doing the most thorough research (and evaluating geographic considerations), I would respect your objective professional opinion on other doctors that you believe are also skilled in producing natural results in restoring women's eyebrows. Thank you.

[Guest eyebrow]

Does anyone have more information (especially first hand) on eyebrow transplant specialists? I'm looking for help making this big decision!

 

I have communicated via email with Drs. Keene, Harris and Bauman as well as with Dr. Epstein's staff. I know they're all very capable doctors. Drs. Rassman, Bernstein, Dauer and Wasserbauer are others I've researched.

 

Costs and locations are both all over the place and I know I need to keep those factors in perspective. I just really want to get this done right!

[the B spot]

Dr. Epstein does very nice eyebrow work and has my vote for eyebrow restoration.

 

Quite honestly, Dr. Epstien is trying to tell you to go with someone who can provide an excellent result--- Given his background, I suggest looking no further, IMO.

 

Take Care,

Jason

[Guest eyebrow]

I appreciate your recommendation but I have seen some excellent, natural looking work by other doctors. I would like as much information as possible on my options before making this important decision. Unless the procedure doesn't really produce natural-looking results or the photos are misleading, even some of Dr. Epstein's website examples (which I assume put his best faces forward!) are not entirely confidence-inspiring. No insult intended - I have certainly seen much less desirable results posted by doctors as examples of their work.

 

Maybe the question is whether "natural" is a relative judgement... I definitely would not consider the procedure unless I believed natural, pretty eyebrows were the most likely outcome. Do you beleive this to be true?

 

Thank you again for your thoughts.

[Dr. Ricardo Mejia]

Eyebrow:

 

As Dr. Epstein pointed out, eyebrows are very delicate and require precise small incisions at the right angles. The best way to assure confidence in the procedure is to have a personal consult with Dr. Epstein or other surgeons. If possible view live patients. Eyebrow reconstruction is primarily done to restore eyebrows from burns and scars are congential lack or loss of eyebrows. It can also be used to enhance or fill in eyebrows. In these cases the characteristics and quality of the hair and reasons for seeking this procedure may influence the determination whether you are a candidate or not. I think you have narrowed your choices to a very qualified group.

[Dr. Ricardo Mejia]

My messed up eyebrows are ruining me!

 

P.S. It appears there is a problem with your eyebrows rather than just enhancing natural eyebrows. This would be the reason for a local visit to your doctor. To assure you do not have a medical condition for loss of your eyebrows, alopecia areata or trichotillomania. Even after eyebrow transplants with the best surgeon, you will not get good results if you have an immunological problem.

[Janna]

Hi Eyebrow and Wisenow,

 

I understand you are researching for the best doctor to do your eyebrow work. It sounds like you've researched number of different clinics and I thoroughly encourage you to keep up your research. You will find the right doctor who you feel total confidence in. Dr. Mejia is correct in stating there is a difference when getting one's eyebrow hairs repaired compared to having them enhanced. The newly transplanted hairs taken from back of your head are not the same characteristics as your natural eyebrow hairs. There is definately an upkeep to them even if the hairs are all going in the same direction. Make sure you understand the risks involved in getting the work done if you are only getting them enhanced. Your satisfaction with the transplant is going to vary depending on how much you really need the eyebrow work. It's easy to satify a patient with no eyebrows. They are not going to mind if few hairs are courser or going in different directions and they need to be trimmed every couple weeks. Just a caution of possible risks before you even make the big decision on who you choose to do the work. Good luck!

[Bill - Seemiller]

eyebrow,

 

Everyone has given you some great advice on this thread.

 

Selecting a surgeon is certainly up to you. Dr. Epstein does great work and is a specialist in the field. There are certainly others as well but I'm not aware of that many others that come to mind immediately.

 

I suggest using the "find" feature for other eyebrow transplant patients and consulting with these physicians and choose one who you are comfortable with.

 

As Janna stated, make sure you understand the benefits, limitations, and potential risks that go along with eyebrow surgery. Transplanted hair in the eyebrows will have to be trimmed in order to keep them neat as the newly transplanted eyebrow hairs will keep the characteristics of the donor area "donor dominance".

 

Best wishes in your research,

 

Bill

[chucky]

could you use the hairs from a ladies leg to do the transplant as they wont need much if any upkeep or are thy too fine for eyebrows.

[Dr. Ricardo Mejia]

Use of body hair for transplants has been done. Theoretically, yes you could use the hairs from leg depending on the individual womens hair characteristics. I am not aware of this being done routinely for eyebrows if you have good donor hair on your scalp. The results would probably be inconsistent and not worth trying. This technique has not been presented at any meeting that I have been to.

[Guest eyebrow]

Thanks for the reply. Mine is admittedly a case of enhancement - I used to have great brows and would have them now but for a series of tweezing disasters... The top of my arches are lower and moved and I just want the shape restored to compliment my face. I still have overall fairly thick brows which need to be trimmed occasionally so that's not as big an issue for me as whether they can look natural and flattering.