Eyelash Transplantation

Are you ready to restore youth and beauty to your eyes? Having long and captivating eyelashes could be the secret! Eyelash treatments have recently gained strong popularity among women, including eyelash extensions, growth serums, and tinting, but nothing enhances the look of your lashes like eyelash transplantation.

Eyelash transplantation is a surgical procedure aimed at improving and boosting eyelash growth by transferring new hair follicles from the back of the scalp to the eyelash area on the upper or lower eyelid. People often choose this surgery for cosmetic purposes, but it can also treat eyelash damage caused by accidents and burns.

Surgeons typically rely on a technique called Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) when performing eyelash transplantation, the same technique used in scalp hair transplantation.

For many women, eyelash transplantation is the long-awaited treatment to permanently and safely enhance the appearance of lashes. Here are the benefits you will gain if you choose to undergo this procedure:

• Get long, beautiful lashes with the natural look you’ve always desired.
• Conceal skin scars, injuries, and burns that have previously damaged your lashes.
• Hide tattoos and skin imperfections that cause you embarrassment or discomfort.
• Enjoy permanent results that last a lifetime without the need for repeated treatments.
• Receive a safe and cost-effective treatment that will save you a lot of money in the long run.
• Say goodbye to temporary, expensive, and risky eyelash treatments like extensions and chemical beauty products.

Preparation for this procedure is very simple. First, you will need to consult with an experienced surgeon or a clinic that regularly offers this treatment. Your initial consultation may include:

• A physical examination to assess the condition of your eyelashes.
• Discussion of the surgical steps and the technique that will be used in the procedure.
• Following certain lifestyle habits before and after the surgery.
• Reviewing the medications you are currently taking and suggesting certain adjustments.

The steps of eyelash transplantation are similar to the usual hair transplantation process. The procedure takes about one hour per eye. In summary, the steps may include:

1. Anesthesia: Your surgeon will administer anesthesia to avoid unwanted pain.
2. Harvesting hair follicles: Then, the surgeon will remove hair follicles from the donor area and prepare them under a microscope for transplantation.
3. Preparing the eyelid: Next, the eyelid receiving the new hair will be anesthetized, and small incisions will be made.
4. Transplanting hair follicles: Finally, the surgeon will transplant the new hair follicles using microsurgical techniques at a rate of 1-2 hairs each time to maintain the natural pattern and curvature of the lashes.

The recovery phase after surgery is often easy and smooth. However, there are some things you should keep in mind during this period, including:

• Expect bruising and crusting along the lash line, but these symptoms usually disappear after a few days.
• Wear protective glasses or sunglasses while sleeping during the first week to protect the transplanted lashes.
• You should avoid strenuous physical activities for one or two days after the procedure.
• Expect the newly transplanted lashes to shed about two weeks after surgery. This is normal as they enter a “resting phase” before growing back after 12 weeks.
• You should avoid using mascara or eyelash curlers for two weeks.

The likelihood of serious complications after surgery is very low, but as with any type of surgery, eyelash transplantation can cause:

• Infection or bleeding.
• Pain at the surgery site.
• Corneal irritation.
• Unsatisfactory results.