
Eyelash Transplants
Just like it sounds, an eyelash transplant involves taking a hair follicle from one part the body (generally the back of the scalp) and moving it permanently to an eyelash. “Once placed in it’s new location, the follicle will continue to grow as it would have in its original location,” says New York hair restoration specialist Carlos K. Wesley, MD. A good candidate for this procedure is someone who has lost their natural lashes due to trauma like burns, pulling them out or damage from overuse of eyelash extensions. “To ensure the most precise placement of each eyelash, the follicles are surgically sewn into place. Like a needle and thread, the long-haired follicles from the donor area are threaded into a small needle and passed through the eyelid. Generally 20–40 eyelashes are used for each eye, depending on the degree of density required,” says Dr. Wesley.
The results of an eyelash transplant are permanent, as your hair will continue to grow as it would have in its original location. Dr. Wesley recommends frequent maintenance after the procedure. “Trimming and curling of the eyelashes ensures a healthy, natural look once they’ve grown in fully a few months after the procedure.”