Application of transplanting different diameter single hair in treatment of part eyebrow defect

VernacularTitle:选择性单株毛发植入在眉毛部分缺损修复中的应用
Author: Xiang XIE ; Dong LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Defect of eyebrow; Hair transplantation; Single-hair graft
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2014;20(6):422-424
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effects of implanting different diameter single hair in treatment of part eyebrow defect.Methods 49 patients with part eyebrow defect,including 37 congenital sparse eyebrows and 12 traumatic eyebrow detect,were performed hair transplantation.Single-hair grafts were harvested from the scalp behind ear or the inferior part of the occiput.Single-hair grafts were implanted according to directions of normal eyebrow.22G or 23G needle was used for stick-andplace insertion.The thick and thin hairs were divided.The thin hairs were implanted into the medial and distal ends and the upper edge,the thick hairs were implanted into the center.Results After 3-10 months follow-up.The reconstructed eyebrows growed slowly,about every 5-7 days needed be trimmed.Two sides eyebrows were symmetry.Because a small amount of transplanted hairs were not alive,twelve patients were performed the second operation for thicker eyebrow.All patients were satisfied with the results.Conclusions In treatment of part eyebrow defect,the results of implanting different diameter single hair are natural and vivid.