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Eyebrow Transplant in Glasgow
An eyebrow transplant is a surgical hair restoration procedure used to treat thinning eyebrows or eyebrows with no hair by transplanting individual hair follicles into the specific eyebrow region that has hair loss. At our Glasgow hair transplant clinic, eyebrow transplants are performed using the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method, with careful attention to hair direction, angle, and density to achieve naturally looking results for our patients.
Before and After Eyebrow Transplant Results in Glasgow
A selection of results from patients treated at our Glasgow clinic. All procedures were performed by our GMC-registered surgeons.
What is an Eyebrow Transplant ?
An eyebrow transplant is classed as facial hair restoration and it involves transporting single hair follicles from the donor area of the patient’s scalp (the back and sides) to the eyebrow area. The aim is to restore eyebrow hair growth in areas affected by thinning, scarring, or hair loss due to a variety of reasons, with the main one being over-plucking.
One of the keys to a successful and natural eyebrow transplant involves incision angulation to mimic the distinct directional pattern that eyebrow hairs grow at. Along with that, implantation of single hair follicles that follow the correct angle of growth is important.
Why are Eyebrow Transplants Technically Demanding ?
Eyebrow restoration differs significantly from scalp hair transplantation. Eyebrow hairs grow almost parallel to the skin surface and change direction along the length of the brow. Each follicle must be placed individually at a controlled depth, angle, and orientation.
Errors in placement can result in visible irregularities or unnatural growth patterns. For this reason, eyebrow transplantation is considered a technically demanding form of facial hair restoration.
Who May Benefit From an Eyebrow Transplant ?
An eyebrow transplant may be considered in patients with eyebrow hair loss due to:
- Over-plucking or cosmetic damage
- Scarring from trauma, burns, or surgical procedures
- Alopecia affecting the eyebrows
- Hair loss following chemotherapy or medical treatment
- Congenitally sparse or asymmetrical eyebrows
Suitability is determined during consultation based on donor hair characteristics, skin type, and clinical expectations.
How the Eyebrow Transplant Procedure Works
The procedure works in a similar way to a hair or beard transplant procedure. The main difference is that the extracted hairs are transplanted onto the patient’s eyebrows. The following occurs during surgery:
- Consultation and planning on the day. The surgeon will plan, draw and discuss with the patient the areas of the eyebrows to be implanted and the donor area sections to be used for extraction.
- Shaving and local anaesthetic administration. The donor area is typically shaven in a layered manner for women meaning that the existing hair from above and under the shaven area can be used to hide it. The local anaesthetic is then administered.
- Donor area selection and extraction. This is where a small punch machine is used to extract as many single grafts containing 1 follicular unit to be used later on.
- Break for lunch.
- Incisions and local anaesthetic. The recipient area (eyebrows) have local anaesthetic administered and incisions start to match the direction and angle of how eyebrow hairs grow
- Implantation. Once the incisions are complete, the extracted hairs are then implanted into the eyebrow incisions very carefully to make sure the direction and angle are mimicking the natural eyebrow hair growth.
- Aftercare explanation and discharge. The surgeon will go through the aftercare advice and give the aftercare kit to the patient and discharge them.
Recovery Time and What to Expect After Treatment
After the procedure, mild redness or swelling around the eyebrows is normal and typically settles within a few days. The transplanted hairs usually shed within the first few weeks. This is a normal part of the hair growth cycle and does not affect the final outcome.
New hair generally begins to grow at around 3 to 4 months, with gradual improvement in thickness and density. Full results can take up to 12 months. Because transplanted eyebrow hair grows like scalp hair, occasional trimming is needed to maintain the desired length.
Eyebrow Hair Transplant Cost in Glasgow
Eyebrow transplants usually require fewer grafts than scalp procedures, but they are highly detailed and time-intensive. The overall cost depends on:
- The number of grafts required
- The complexity of the eyebrow design
- Donor hair characteristics
Typically the cost of an eyebrow transplant in Glasgow ranges from £3,000 to £5,500 with the average cost being £4,500 – £5,000. For full pricing details visit our hair transplant cost page.
Eyebrow Transplant vs Microblading in Glasgow
An eyebrow hair transplant is a permanent solution to achieving fuller, denser eyebrows. This is because it uses your own native hairs that have been harvested from your donor area to then be “relocated” from there to the eyebrow region. The downside is that the transplanted hair will continue to behave as if it was growing out of the back of your head, so you will need to trim it every few months.
Microblading on the other hand is a very good temporary solution to perceived eyebrow density. If you already have some existing eyebrow hair and want to make it look fuller and denser, microblading achieves this via a small eyebrow shaped tattoo in the eyebrow region. The downside is that this tatto fades over time and so top ups are required every few months.
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Where to Find Us
Our eyebrow transplant clinic in Glasgow is centrally located and easily accessible from across Scotland. Find us in Glasgow City Centre:
69 Buchanan Street
Glasgow
G1 3HL
Our Glasgow clinic is well connected by public transport:
- Subway: Buchanan Street station (less than 1 minute walk)
- Train: Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central stations (both within 5 minutes on foot)
- Bus: Buchanan Bus Station (5 minute walk)
If you are travelling by car, the clinic is a short drive from the M8 motorway and Glasgow City Centre has a range of car parks nearby, including the Buchanan Galleries multi-storey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes it is as your own hair is taken from your donor area (the back and sides of your head) and transplanted into your eyebrows. This hair will grow for the rest of your life.
The graft numbers required will depend on if it’s 1 or 2 eyebrows that need a transplant and the size of the surface area of hair loss. As a rough guide, each eyebrow typically needs between 300 and 600 single follicular grafts.
The cost of an eyebrow transplant at our Glasgow clinic depends on the number of grafts required and whether one or both eyebrows are being treated. Procedures involving both eyebrows naturally require more grafts and more surgical time. Eyebrow transplants typically cost between £3,000 and £5,500, with an average in the £4,500–£5,000 range. Your patient advisor will provide a personalised quote following your free consultation.
The initial recovery is straightforward. Mild redness and swelling around the eyebrow area typically settles within three to five days. The transplanted hairs shed within the first two to three weeks — this is normal and does not affect the final result. New growth begins at around three to four months, with meaningful density visible by six months. Full results are typically seen at twelve months.
In some cases, yes. Eyebrow loss due to alopecia areata affecting the brow area can be addressed with a transplant where the hair loss has stabilised. Active or rapidly progressing alopecia may affect the stability of the result. Your surgeon will assess the pattern and activity of your condition at consultation and advise on whether a transplant is appropriate and the likely longevity of the outcome.
Yes — this is one of the key differences between transplanted and natural eyebrow hair. The donor hair is taken from the scalp, so it continues to grow at the rate of scalp hair rather than stopping at a set length as eyebrow hair naturally does. Most patients find they need to trim their eyebrows every two to four weeks to maintain the desired shape and length. This is a minor and routine part of maintaining the result.
Patient Testimonials
Aside from achieving fantastic results, we believe that keeping in touch with our patients before, during and after their hair transplantation procedure is paramount – it helps to keep our patients feeling calm and in control. We’re always on hand to provide guidance, support and aftercare advice. Time and again, our patients tell us that this is what sets us apart from other clinics.
You can read our great reviews of FUE hair transplants over on Google and Trustpilot