Analysis of Asian Male Eyebrow by Trichoscopy for a Better Reference on Eyebrow Transplantation

Abstract

Introduction: Eyebrow transplantation has become a more popular non-scalp hair transplantation request. For Asian males, eyebrows influence face impression, sometimes even more than hair loss, since make-up or tattoos usually cannot conceal eyebrow defects. Thus, Asian males who wish to have a pair of nice eyebrows come for eyebrow transplants. However, compared to Caucasians, Asian males have straighter and coarser donor hair that makes eyebrow transplantation more difficult to be soft and pleasing at first glance. We often consider fine hairs more compatible for the eyebrow transplantation. However, how to define the most appropriate caliber is rather ambiguous. This author evaluated more than 51 patients with nice eyebrows to find a better reference for eyebrow transplantation.

Methods: From February 2015 to March 2018, the author used a digital trichoscope to get a general concept of caliber and density in the body of eyebrow hairs of Asian males between the ages of 25 to 47 years.

Results: After statistical analysis, we determined the average caliber and density of Asian eyebrow hairs. The hairs are thicker in the medial part and thinner in the lateral part of the eyebrows. By using our data as a reference for donor hair selection, we could create a more natural hair distribution. Patients were satisfied with the results.

Conclusion: By using digital trichoscopy, we could get a better understanding of normal eyebrow hairs. As a reference, we could use this data to provide a more aesthetic approach to Asian male eyebrow transplantation.