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Is eyebrow transplant permanent The question is the most justified question that every patient who allocates budget and time for an aesthetic operation should ask. Eyebrow transplantation is the last stop and the ultimate solution for those who are tired of the “color fading, reddening and erasure” cycle that tattoo (microblading) recipients experience every year. However, the “shock shedding” stories you read on the internet may confuse you. You may be hesitant to take this step with the concern of “What if the ones I transplanted fall out too?”.
Istanbul Nisantasi Medlook Polyclinic we offer you a clear scientific guarantee in this regard: Yes, eyebrow transplantation with the right technique is permanent for life. Because in this process, we do not use a foreign substance from outside, but your own follicles that are “programmed not to fall out” in your genetic code. In this guide, we will explain the biological journey of hair follicles, why they do not fall out and how we underline the concept of “lifelong eyebrows”.
Scientific Fact: Why It Doesn't Spill (Donor Dominance)
The permanence of eyebrow transplantation is based on the principle of “Donor Dominance” in medicine. The hair follicles in your nape have a natural immunity against testosterone hormone and genetic loss. When we take these follicles and transfer them to the eyebrow area, the follicles “do not change their habits even if they change address.”
In other words, they exhibit the same genetic character in the eyebrow area, just as they will remain on your neck for a lifetime without shedding. That's why eyebrow restoration It is not a temporary cosmetic application, it is like a permanent organ transplant.
The Confusing Process: What is Shock Spill?
The only misunderstanding that overshadows the success of the operation is the “Shock Shedding” phase 2-3 weeks after the operation. Our patients call us in panic and ask, “My eyebrows fell out, did the procedure fail?” Our answer is always: “No, on the contrary, the procedure is progressing successfully.”
What Causes Shock Spillage?
When the roots are placed in their new location, they experience a “displacement trauma”. They sacrifice the hair on top to conserve energy and attach to the new tissue (Telogen phase). This is like a tree shedding its leaves to take root. The root is alive and thriving under the skin.
| Phase | Time Zone | What Happens? |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesion (Aggregation) | First 10 Days | The roots become one with the tissue. They never move. |
| Shock Spill | Day 15 - Month 2 | Ekilen kılların %80’i dökülür. Kökler uykudadır. |
| Awakening (Anagen) | 3rd month - 4th month | Fine baby hairs start to grow. |
| Maturation | 8th month - 12th month | Eyebrows thicken, take their form and become permanent. |
What is the Failure Rate of Eyebrow Transplantation?
Hiçbir cerrahi işlemde %100 başarı garantisi tıbbi etikle bağdaşmaz ancak Medlook Polyclinic‘nde uyguladığımız ileri tekniklerle (Safir FUE ve DHI), greftlerin tutunma oranını %95-%98 bandına çıkarmış durumdayız. Geriye kalan %2-3’lük kayıp ise genellikle hasta kaynaklı faktörlere (sigara kullanımı, erken dönemde kaşıma, darbe alma) bağlıdır.
The main reasons for unsuccessful results (eyebrows that do not hold) are usually the following:
- Roots are kept outside and die (we transplant with DHI without waiting).
- Opening the canal too wide or narrow (we work millimetrically with sapphire tips).
- Development of infection (this risk is minimal in our sterile operating room environment).
Eyebrow Transplant vs. Microblading: Which is More Profitable?
When it comes to permanence, the cost should also be taken into account. Our patients may sometimes find eyebrow transplant prices high, but when a long-term calculation is made, it becomes clear that transplantation is much more economical.
| Comparison | Eyebrow Transplant (Medlook) | Microblading / Tattoo |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | Lifetime (One Time Transaction) | Maximum 1-1.5 Years |
| Color Change | Never changes (your own hair color) | It turns red, gray or dark blue. |
| Repetition | Not needed (maybe a tiny touch-up after 10 years) | Every year requires renewal and suffering. |
| Naturalness | 3D real hair texture (Read More) | 2-Dimensional image of artificial paint. |
Medlook Tips to Increase Persistence
Postoperative nutrition and care as well as the success of the operation eyebrow transplant results is effective on In order for the roots to attach more firmly to the soil (skin), we recommend the following to our patients:
Improve Blood Circulation
Hair follicles are nourished by blood. Smoking narrows the vessels and prevents the roots from being nourished. Staying away from cigarettes for the first 10 days significantly increases the adhesion rate.
Supportive Treatments
In Medlook protocols, we recommend supportive applications such as PRP or Mesotherapy to accelerate healing after transplantation. In addition, methods such as Ozone Therapy, which we will discuss in our future articles, maximize the success rate by increasing tissue oxygenation.
Revision Can Shed Eyebrows Be Transplanted Again?
If you have had an unsuccessful transplant in another center before or if some of your eyebrows have fallen out again (for example as a result of an accident), revision (correction) transplantation is possible. However, since the blood circulation is less in transplants performed on scar tissue (scars), the adhesion rate may decrease slightly. In these cases, it is the healthiest method to proceed by dividing the transplantation into 2 sessions (tightening sessions).
Medlook Tips to Increase Persistence
Postoperative nutrition and care as well as the success of the operation eyebrow transplant results is effective on In order for the roots to attach more firmly to the soil (skin), we recommend the following to our patients:
Improve Blood Circulation
Hair follicles are nourished by blood. Smoking narrows the vessels and prevents the roots from being nourished. Staying away from cigarettes for the first 10 days significantly increases the adhesion rate.
Supportive Treatments
In Medlook protocols, we recommend supportive applications such as PRP or Mesotherapy to accelerate healing after transplantation. In addition, methods such as Ozone Therapy, which we will discuss in our future articles, maximize the success rate by increasing tissue oxygenation.
Revision Can Shed Eyebrows Be Transplanted Again?
If you have had an unsuccessful transplant in another center before or if some of your eyebrows have fallen out again (for example as a result of an accident), revision (correction) transplantation is possible. However, since the blood circulation is less in transplants performed on scar tissue (scars), the adhesion rate may decrease slightly. In these cases, it is the healthiest method to proceed by dividing the transplantation into 2 sessions (tightening sessions).
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Instead of wasting time with temporary solutions, if you want to have eyebrows that will stay with you for life and will not be erased even when you get out of the shower, Medlook Polyclinic’We are waiting for you. Let's examine your eyebrow structure with a free analysis at our center in Nişantaşı, Istanbul and plan the most suitable permanent solution for you together.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Aging is a physiological process. At the age of 70-80, the transplanted eyebrows may weaken like all the hairs in the body, but it is not expected to completely fall out and return to the old baldness.
Answer. When the hair in your donor area (nape) turns white, the follicles transferred to the eyebrow area also turn white. This is a natural process and can be dyed.
Yes, what we call "eyebrow sulking" is the death of hair follicles as a result of trauma. When new and living follicles are transferred to that area, your eyebrows come back permanently.
The word "guarantee" is unethical in medicine, but as Medlook, we work with the principle of "Result Satisfaction". If the promised intensity is not reached in the post-transplantation process, we stand by our patients with revision or intensification sessions.
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