Eyebrow Transplant in Turkey: Candidates, Procedure and Aftercare
Last updated: November 7, 2026 · By the Editorial Team · Editorial guide, not sponsored
Short answer: An eyebrow transplant moves hair follicles, usually from the scalp, into thin or missing eyebrows. In a review of published cases, almost all patients kept more than 75% of the transplanted follicles and satisfaction was high, although more than one session was often needed. Because the hairs come from the scalp, they keep growing and usually need regular trimming. Medical causes of eyebrow loss should be ruled out first.
This guide summarizes a 2018 systematic review in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, a 2017 surgical review of eyebrow transplantation by FUE and guidance from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Eyebrow procedures made up 4% of procedures in men performed by ISHRS members, according to the society’s 2025 practice census. It is general information, not a review of any clinic.
Eyebrow transplant at a glance
| Topic | What published sources say |
|---|---|
| Common reasons for surgery | Scars from injury, burns or tumor removal, hair pulling (trichotillomania), stable alopecia areata and eyebrow loss linked to thyroid disease |
| Before surgery | Medical causes, such as thyroid disease, should be ruled out or treated first |
| Graft survival | More than 75% in almost all reported patients; lower after burns or scarring |
| Sessions | Additional sessions are often needed |
| Aftercare | Regular trimming, about every two weeks for most patients in one series |
| If donor hair is limited | Camouflage may be the better option |
Sources: Klingbeil and Fertig, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2018; Gupta et al., Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2017.
Why eyebrows thin or go missing
A 2017 review of eyebrow transplantation by FUE lists the main reasons people have surgery: hair pulling (trichotillomania), scars from injury, burns or tumor removal, stable alopecia areata, and eyebrow loss linked to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
A 2018 systematic review of 67 published articles on eyebrow and eyelash transplantation, covering 354 patients from 18 countries, found that burns were the most common cause in published cases, at 57.6% of patients. These figures describe published cases, which may not reflect everyday practice.
Who is a candidate for an eyebrow transplant?
The 2018 review stresses that secondary causes of eyebrow loss, such as hypothyroidism, should be ruled out before surgery. The 2017 review describes the right candidate as someone with realistic expectations whose condition is stable or has been treated. Hair loss conditions such as alopecia areata should be stable before surgery is considered.
You also need enough donor hair. When donor hair is limited, the 2017 review notes that camouflage may be the better option.
How an eyebrow transplant is done
The surgeon first agrees on the shape of the eyebrows with you. Single follicular units are then taken from the donor area and placed one at a time, following the direction of natural eyebrow hair. The 2018 review found that follicular unit transplantation was the most common technique in published cases, and the 2017 review describes harvesting the grafts by FUE.
Some surgeons use long-hair FUE, in which the harvested hairs are left long so that the result can be previewed during the procedure. The ISHRS notes that this long-hair preview approach is used for eyebrows as well as the scalp, and that unshaven long-hair FUE is technically demanding.
The 2018 review lists long procedures among the drawbacks of eyebrow transplantation, so ask how long your session is likely to take.
Results and what to expect
In the 2018 review, almost all patients had more than 75% of the transplanted follicles survive, with lower survival in people with burns or scarring. Patient satisfaction was high. The main drawbacks were long procedures and the likely need for additional sessions.
Direction matters. In the 2017 surgical series, 10–15% of follicles grew in the wrong direction. Because the transplanted hairs come from the scalp, they also keep growing longer than natural eyebrow hair, and most patients in that series needed to trim them about every two weeks.
The ISHRS notes that transplanted hair shafts are likely to fall out in the weeks after surgery before they regrow. For the general pattern of shedding and regrowth, see our hair transplant recovery guide.
Aftercare
- Follow your surgeon’s instructions for cleaning the eyebrows and the donor area.
- Some surgeons use pressure taping to reduce swelling, as described in the 2017 review.
- Expect the transplanted hairs to shed in the weeks after surgery.
- Plan for regular trimming once the new hairs grow.
- Ask your surgeon when you can use makeup or other products on the area again.
How much does an eyebrow transplant cost in Turkey?
Our price set covers scalp hair transplant packages only, so we do not publish eyebrow prices. Ask for a written quote that states the number of grafts, the technique and what the package includes. For scalp packages, see our Turkey hair transplant cost guide.
Choosing a clinic in Turkey
The same steps apply as for a scalp transplant. Check who examines you and confirms the cause of your eyebrow loss, who designs the shape, who places the grafts and how follow-up works after you return home. Our guides on how to choose a hair transplant clinic in Turkey and hair transplant safety in Turkey explain what to check.
Questions to ask before an eyebrow transplant
- What is causing my eyebrow loss, and has it been checked?
- Is my condition stable enough for surgery?
- How many grafts do you plan, and where will they come from?
- Who will design the shape, and can I approve it before surgery?
- How do you control the angle and direction of the hairs?
- Will I need more than one session?
- How often will I need to trim the new hairs?
Frequently asked questions
How long does an eyebrow transplant take to grow?
The transplanted hair shafts are likely to fall out in the weeks after surgery before they regrow. After a scalp transplant, new growth usually starts at around three to four months; ask your surgeon what to expect for your eyebrows.
Do transplanted eyebrows need trimming?
Yes. Because the hairs come from the scalp, they keep growing longer than natural eyebrow hair. In one surgical series, most patients needed to trim them about every two weeks.
How successful are eyebrow transplants?
In a 2018 systematic review of published cases, almost all patients had more than 75% of the transplanted follicles survive, and satisfaction was high. Survival was lower in people with burns or scarring, and additional sessions were often needed.
When is an eyebrow transplant not a good idea?
When the cause of eyebrow loss has not been diagnosed or treated, when a condition such as alopecia areata is not stable, when donor hair is limited or when expectations are not realistic. Published reviews stress ruling out medical causes, such as thyroid disease, first.
Will I need more than one eyebrow transplant session?
Possibly. The 2018 review lists the likely need for additional sessions among the drawbacks of eyebrow transplantation.
How much does an eyebrow transplant cost in Turkey?
Our price set covers scalp hair transplant packages only, so we do not publish eyebrow prices. Ask for a written quote that states the number of grafts, the technique and what the package includes.
Related guides
Read our hair transplant recovery guide, learn about the FUE technique, or see our guides to beard transplants and female hair transplants in Turkey.
Sources
- Klingbeil KD, Fertig R. Eyebrow and eyelash hair transplantation: a systematic review. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2018)
- Gupta J, et al. The science and art of eyebrow transplantation by follicular unit extraction. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (2017)
- ISHRS: shaven and unshaven hair transplant terminology
- ISHRS: 2025 Practice Census Results (2025)
This guide is for information only and is not medical advice. Always follow the advice of the doctor who examines you. Spotted an error? Tell us and we will check it.