FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) eyebrow transplantation is a well-established restoration method based on the principle of transplanting follicular units taken from the scalp to the eyebrow area.
In the traditional FUT procedure, a thin strip of scalp is removed from the donor area at the back of the head. This tissue is carefully separated into single follicular units under special microscopes and placed on the eyebrow area to be transplanted.
FUT Eyebrow Transplant technique, especially in the field of eyebrow transplantation “The Iranian way” also known as.
Procedure
FUT eyebrow transplantation is usually performed under local anesthesia or sedation for maximum patient comfort and consists of the following basic stages
In the first stage, facial anatomy, eyebrow symmetry and the patient's aesthetic expectations are evaluated. A personalized design is created by determining the starting point, curve structure and end point of the eyebrow.
A thin strip of skin is removed from the donor area at the back of the head (usually between the top of the ear and the nape).
The tissue is meticulously separated into single follicular units under a microscope. For a natural look, grafts containing single hair follicles are generally preferred.
In the eyebrow area, microchannels are created at very low angles in accordance with the natural growth direction of the existing hairs.
The prepared follicular units are placed into the channels in accordance with the natural architecture and flow of the eyebrow.
Tissue Dimensions
Since 150-400 grafts are sufficient in most eyebrow transplant cases, the strip of tissue removed from the donor area is kept quite small.
Since the tissue size is small, the linear (horizontal) scar that may occur can usually be easily hidden between the hairs. The length of the tissue to be removed may vary depending on the number of grafts required, donor hair density, hair thickness, the size of the planned area and whether a single eyebrow or two eyebrows will be transplanted.
The number of grafts required directly affects the total cost of the procedure. For current figures: Eyebrow Transplant Prices and Eyebrow transplant cost. For a personalized graft calculation: How many grafts are needed for an eyebrow transplant?
The first examples of the widespread use of the FUT technique in eyebrow transplantation were seen in hair restoration centres in Iran in particular.
This is why some clinics and the general public have started to call it the “Iranian eyebrow transplant method”. However, it is not a separate surgical procedure but a version of the FUT technique specially adapted to eyebrow transplantation.
Advantages
Although it was less preferred for a while with the widespread use of the FUE method, some surgeons have started to re-evaluate the FUT technique due to the unique advantages it offers. The main reasons for this are as follows:
Since the grafts are separated under the microscope, it is easier to obtain single and very thin follicular units.
During microscopic dissection, the follicles can be separated in a much more controlled manner.
The ability to prepare thin single grafts makes it easier to create the natural architecture and flow of the brow.
Root integrity can be preserved much better and high quality grafts can be obtained.
When?
Although FUE and Long Hair FUE techniques are more preferred today, the FUT method provides highly effective results in certain situations. It is especially preferred in the following cases:
Recovery Process
Stage 1
It is normal to see mild redness, minimal edema and small crusting in the transplanted area. These symptoms disappear in a short time.
Stage 2
The transplanted hairs experience a temporary and natural shedding. The root structures of follicular units continue to maintain their vitality under the skin.
Stage 3
New eyebrow hairs begin to grow from the roots that complete the resting phase. The first symptoms begin to be observed in this period.
Stage 4
The eyebrows regain their final density and permanent, natural appearance. The transplanted grafts reach full maturation.
The post-operative process progresses in very clear stages and patients can return to their daily lives in a short time. Each stage may show individual differences; physician follow-up is of great importance in this process.
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