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An eyebrow transplant is a procedure that moves individual hair follicles, usually from the back or sides of the scalp, into the brows to rebuild shape and density lost to over-plucking, scarring or long-term thinning. Each fine single-hair graft is placed under local anaesthetic at the flat, precise angle of natural brow growth, so the new hairs follow the direction of the existing brow. It suits people whose brows are thin, patchy or partly missing and have not recovered on their own, and who have a healthy donor area.
Is this treatment right for you?
Suitable for: thin, patchy, over-plucked or scarred brows that have not grown back on their own, where there is a healthy scalp donor area.
Less ideal if: your brow loss is caused by an active or unstable condition such as alopecia areata, ongoing hair-pulling (trichotillomania) or an untreated skin or thyroid problem.
Suitability can only be confirmed by a qualified clinician after assessing you, which is why every plan begins with a free, personalised review rather than a fixed promise.
Benefits & risks
A balanced view matters more than a sales pitch. Weigh both sides and discuss them with a clinician before deciding.
Potential benefits
- Restores brows lost to over-plucking, scarring or long-term thinning using your own hair
- Fine single-hair grafts are placed individually to follow the natural angle and direction of brow growth
- Performed under local anaesthetic in a single day, usually with no overnight stay
- Transplanted hair matches your own colour and texture, so it blends with any remaining brow hair
- A longer-lasting alternative to daily pencilling, microblading or brow tattoos
- Can help disguise scars in the brow area where the skin quality is suitable
Risks & considerations
- Swelling, redness and pinpoint crusting in the brow area, sometimes with mild bruising around the eyes
- Transplanted hairs may grow at a slightly different angle or with a different curl than intended
- Uneven density or asymmetry between the brows that may need a touch-up procedure
- Ingrown hairs and folliculitis (inflamed follicles) as new hairs grow through
- Temporary numbness or tingling in the brow or donor area
- Infection, bleeding or poor graft survival, which are uncommon
Am I a candidate?
- You have thin, patchy or over-plucked brows that have not recovered despite time
- You have brow loss caused by a scar, burn or previous cosmetic tattooing where the skin is suitable for grafting
- You have a healthy donor area at the back or sides of the scalp
- You are in good general health, any underlying cause of hair loss is stable, and your expectations are realistic
Only a qualified clinician can confirm suitability after a personal assessment.
Process & recovery
An eyebrow transplant is a single-day procedure performed under local anaesthetic, typically taking a few hours depending on the number of grafts. Fine single-hair follicles are extracted from the scalp donor area and placed one by one at the flat angle and changing direction of natural brow growth. Small crusts settle within about a week, the transplanted hairs shed at two to four weeks — which is normal — and new growth appears from around three months, maturing over up to a year. The main risks include swelling, redness, mild bruising around the eyes, ingrown hairs, asymmetry, hairs growing at an unintended angle and, occasionally, the need for a touch-up.
What is an eyebrow transplant?
An eyebrow transplant rebuilds thin, patchy or missing brows using your own hair, moved follicle by follicle from a donor area — usually the back or sides of the scalp — into the brow. Brow loss is more common than many people realise: years of plucking or waxing can stop follicles regrowing, and brows can also thin with age, genetics, scarring from injury or surgery, burns, or previous cosmetic tattooing and microblading. Because the eyebrows frame the face so strongly, even a modest restoration of shape and density can make a noticeable difference.
Unlike pencils, powders or microblading, an eyebrow transplant uses real, growing hair. The trade-off is a surgical healing period and the need for regular trimming, because the transplanted hairs keep their scalp growth cycle.
The design stage is arguably the most demanding part. Brow hairs grow almost flat against the skin and change direction across the brow — angling upwards near the nose, lying flatter along the arch and sweeping gently downwards towards the tail. Only fine single-hair grafts are used, and each one must be placed to respect this pattern.
How an eyebrow transplant works
An eyebrow transplant in Türkiye is typically completed in a single session under local anaesthetic, following a clear sequence:
- Design and marking. The brow shape, symmetry and graft distribution are planned around your facial features and agreed with you.
- Donor extraction. Individual follicles are removed from the scalp donor area with a micro-punch, leaving tiny dot marks rather than a linear scar.
- Graft preparation. Grafts are checked under magnification, and only fine single-hair follicles are selected for the brow.
- Implantation. Each graft is placed at the very flat, acute angle typical of brow hair, following the changing direction of natural growth.
Two implantation techniques are commonly used:
| Technique | How grafts are placed | Often chosen when |
|---|---|---|
| FUE | Fine channels are opened first, then grafts are inserted | A larger area of brow needs rebuilding |
| DHI | Grafts are loaded into an implanter pen and placed in one step | Very precise control of angle and direction matters most |
Neither technique is universally better; the treating surgeon recommends an approach based on your brow design, skin and the amount of coverage needed. The number of grafts varies with how much of the brow is being restored.
Recovery: what to expect
Recovery varies from person to person, but the general pattern is consistent:
| Stage | What is typical |
|---|---|
| First 48 hours | Redness, mild swelling and pinpoint crusts along the brows; occasionally light bruising around the eyes; the area is kept dry and untouched as instructed |
| First 1–2 weeks | Crusts lift with gentle washing from around day three; many people return to work within a few days, though the brows stay pink at first; make-up is avoided until cleared |
| 1–3 months | Transplanted hairs shed at two to four weeks — normal and temporary — before early regrowth begins from around month three |
| Longer term | Density and shape build steadily, with regular trimming introduced as hairs lengthen; mature results are typically visible by nine to twelve months |
During the first week or two you will usually be asked to sleep with your head slightly elevated, avoid rubbing or scratching the brows, and stay away from heavy exercise, saunas and swimming until the treating surgeon confirms it is safe. Spreading redness, fever or worsening pain should always be reported promptly.
Results and longevity
Because donor follicles from the scalp tend to keep their original characteristics, the results of an eyebrow transplant are typically long-lasting. It is important to understand the honest limits, too: transplanted hairs generally grow longer and sometimes with a different texture than native brow hair, so trimming becomes a routine habit; not every graft survives, and small variations in angle or density can persist; and a minority of patients later choose a touch-up session to refine the shape. Final results emerge gradually over many months, so patience is part of the process — the brows you see at three months are not the brows you will have at twelve.
Having an eyebrow transplant in Türkiye
As a medical travel facilitator, we coordinate eyebrow transplants at accredited, Ministry of Health–authorised partner hospitals and clinics in Türkiye. Before you commit to anything, your photographs, medical history and goals are reviewed so the treating surgeon can advise whether an eyebrow transplant is genuinely appropriate for you — and whether the cause of your brow loss is stable enough to treat — and you receive a free, no-obligation personalised treatment plan.
Packages are all-inclusive and transparent, typically covering the procedure, hotel accommodation, airport and clinic transfers, aftercare products and an English-speaking patient coordinator who supports you throughout your stay; you can read how each stage works on our patient journey page. Before you fly home, the grafts are checked and washing guidance is demonstrated, and after your return to the UK follow-up continues remotely with photo updates and direct access to the medical team while the new brows grow in.
This page is for general information and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice; suitability can only be confirmed after an individual assessment.
Before & after
Frequently asked questions
Will brows look natural? +
A well-planned eyebrow transplant is designed to blend in: each single-hair graft is placed at the flat angle and changing direction of natural brow growth, and the shape is drawn and agreed with you before anything begins. Because the transplanted hair is your own, its colour and texture match any remaining brow hair. Results vary from person to person, which is why the design stage matters so much.
Do transplanted brow hairs need trimming? +
Yes — because the grafts for an eyebrow transplant usually come from the scalp, the transplanted hairs keep their scalp growth cycle and grow longer than native brow hair. Most people trim them every week or two, and the hairs may gradually adapt over time. Your aftercare guidance covers how to trim and shape the new brows.
Is an eyebrow transplant permanent? +
The results of an eyebrow transplant are typically long-lasting, because donor follicles from the scalp tend to keep growing once they have settled into the brow. Not every graft always survives, so a small touch-up session is occasionally needed to refine density or shape. Individual factors such as skin condition and general health can also influence the outcome over time.
Is an eyebrow transplant painful? +
An eyebrow transplant is carried out under local anaesthetic, so the procedure itself is not usually painful — most people describe the initial injections as briefly stinging and the rest as pressure. Afterwards, mild soreness, tightness and swelling are common for a few days and are typically manageable with simple pain relief. Comfort levels vary between individuals.
How long does an eyebrow transplant take? +
An eyebrow transplant is usually completed in a single session lasting a few hours, depending on the number of grafts and the complexity of the design. It is a day procedure under local anaesthetic, so an overnight hospital stay is not normally needed. The treating surgeon confirms the expected timings once your plan is agreed.
How long do I need to stay in Türkiye for an eyebrow transplant? +
Patients typically stay in Türkiye for around three to four days for an eyebrow transplant, which allows time for the pre-operative consultation, the procedure itself and a check-up before departure. The exact stay depends on your treatment plan, and your free personalised plan confirms the timing for your case.
When can I fly home after an eyebrow transplant? +
Flying home is typically possible within a day or two of an eyebrow transplant, as it is performed under local anaesthetic and does not usually require a hospital stay. Many patients prefer to wait for their first post-operative check before travelling. Your personalised plan sets out the exact recommendation for you.
When will I see results from an eyebrow transplant? +
Transplanted brow hairs typically shed two to four weeks after an eyebrow transplant, which is a normal part of the growth cycle. New growth usually appears from around three months, with the shape filling in steadily and mature results typically visible by around nine to twelve months. Timelines vary between individuals.