Cicatricial eyebrow restoration using the follicular unit extraction technique

Abstract

The eyebrows are of great importance in terms of both esthetic and functional aspects. Apart from helping us express emotions, they act as a barrier against forehead perspiration. 1 Involuntary eyebrow movements help reflect emotions, including annoyance, anger, confusion, and sadness. Therefore, eyebrow loss may lead to an appearance which usually attracts even more attention than hair loss. [2][3][4] Although hair loss has a negative impact on human psychology, baldness is not a distinct condition because cases with hair loss are

Camouflage of post-burn scarring alopecia using nanofat grafting and follicular unit hair transplantation

“…Kuka Epstein and Epstein 23 injected the combination of closed system prepared fat grafting and PRP to under scarring alopecia in a single session 3 months before hair transplantation, and increased regeneration and vascularity of the scar with sufficient subcutaneous fat tissue, and improved survival and regrowth of transplanted hair graft. Sabanciogullarindan and Tunc 4 applied fat grafting, PRP, microneedling, and triamcinolone acetate to increase the tissue quality of the scarring alopecia on the eyebrow. However, neither mentioned the graft survival rates that show success in the treatment of scarring alopecia.…”

“…These are fundamental components of facial expression, self-image, religious beliefs, and social and psychological health. [1][2][3][4] Facial hair can be damaged secondary to deep burns, trauma, infections, operations, and radiotherapy. [1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Irreversible destruction of skin appendages and hair follicular units (FUs) can lead to secondary scarring alopecia, 1,3,5,6,12 causing cosmetic disfigurement and negatively affecting the patient's quality of life, self-image, and self-esteem.…”

“…[1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Irreversible destruction of skin appendages and hair follicular units (FUs) can lead to secondary scarring alopecia, 1,3,5,6,12 causing cosmetic disfigurement and negatively affecting the patient's quality of life, self-image, and self-esteem. [2][3][4]6,8,9,11,[13][14][15][16] Various treatments, including silicone gels and sheets, steroid injections, chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser, fat grafting, and stem cells, have been used to reduce postburn scarring. 2,7,8,16,17 However, alopecia cannot be treated using these methods.…”

“…1–3,5–13 Irreversible destruction of skin appendages and hair follicular units (FUs) can lead to secondary scarring alopecia, 1,3,5,6,12 causing cosmetic disfigurement and negatively affecting the patient’s quality of life, self-image, and self-esteem. 2–4,6,8,9,11,13–16…”

Direct brow lift surgical technique and new eyebrow aesthetic optimization model

“…In this sense, surgical eyebrow lifts to improve aesthetics of the upper third of the aging face have been performed for several years. Current brow lift methods include direct brow lift, mid-forehead lift, coronal brow lift, and endoscopic brow lift [3][4][5].…”