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It has been known for years in the tiny hair restoration community that absent or underdeveloped eyelashes can be restored using advanced hair transplantation techniques. These eyelash transplants were originally developed for patients who suffered burns, trauma, or congenital malformations of the eye. Now word is spreading and an increasing number of patients are requesting this rare procedure for cosmetic purposes. Patients looking to avoid the $500-$600 fees that accompany temporary eyelash extension placement every few months are also hoping for a permanent solution. Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., is a leading hair restoration surgeon and one of only eight doctors in the U.S. who perform eyelash transplants. "It's a delicate, microsurgical procedure, done under local anesthesia and light sedation," she explains. "We remove 50-100 hair follicles from the back of the patient's scalp and then place them one by one into the patient's eyelids." The procedure is short, about 4 hours, and magnification is used at every step in the process. Anywhere from 15-50 new hairs are placed into each lid, depending on the patient. For cosmetic procedures, only the upper lid is transplanted, but for reconstructive cases, hair can be placed in both the upper and lower lashes to totally reframe the eyes. Once safely transplanted and established, the transplanted lashes continue to grow and eventually require maintenance care. Just like head hair, they need to be trimmed regularly and curled to keep them away from the eye, usually every 6 weeks. Complications are rare, as is the procedure, but patients are advised not to wear false eyelashes of any type once the procedure is done. Costs are typically $6000-$7000 or approximately $3000 per eye. Recovery time is about a week to ten days with the new lashes starting to grow at about 3-6 months. Other options are also available through knowledgeable physicians like Dr. Wasserbauer to enhance the natural growth of eyelashes through medications and so-called cosmeceuticals. Different options work best for different patients, and it is essential to see a doctor with a lot of experience in this area to be able to develop a treatment plan that works best for you. Dr. Wasserbauer says people of all ages are turning to this new procedure. Young women who have been wearing popular eyelash extensions are finding they can traumatize the hair follicle and cause permanent eyelash thinning. It's also common to experience eyelash thinning with age and different medical conditions so as baby boomers get older, more are seeking out this new cosmetic restoration. Many patients have suffered from eyelash loss for years and complained about that “fish-eye” look without knowing that this procedure was available to help. "Patients have told me the surgeries changed their lives. It's amazing how much better they feel about themselves once they have lashes again. It really frames their upper face and refocuses attention back on the eyes," she says. Dr. Wasserbauer was trained by some of the top surgeons in the world and her patients come from throughout the Bay Area, Northern California, and across the United States. She is Board certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons and is also a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons. For more information, see www.californiahairsurgeon.com. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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