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Eyelash Transplants

Why Are Eyelash Transplants Necessary?

Eyelash transplants help restore eyelashes that are not only a crucial element to an attractive appearance but are also necessary for the protection of our eyes. Eyelashes define the eyes and add to the attractiveness of the face. When you blink or close your eyes, your eyelashes form a beautiful crescent that rests on the lower lid. But on a more practical note, eyelashes keep out dust and dirt. When a gnat flies towards you and you blink, the reflex shuts your eyes while the lashes create a line of defense before the lids.

Dr. Prasad’s Eyelash Transplant Qualifications

Because of the proximity of the lashes to the eyes, eyelash transplants for eyelash restoration is a delicate matter that few cosmetic surgeons will perform. Dr. Prasad however has extensive training and many years of experience performing eyelash transplants.

Dr. Prasad’s qualifications and credentials include:

• Received specialty training by top plastic surgeons
• Balances artistry and an individualized design with minimal risk, maximal gain and quick recovery
• Is a fellow of the prestigious American Society of Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Is a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• Holds board certification in Ocular Surgery as well as by the National Board of Medical Examiners
• Is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Eyelash Transplant Consultation

With eyelash transplants, as in any hair restoration, a consultation with Dr. Prasad will be the first step. The focus of the consultation will be to determine the cause of eyelash loss before any surgical plans for eyelash transplants are made. It's important to know whether eyebrows have been lost from medical conditions that need to be addressed separately – such as hypothyroidism, or psychiatric illness – such as trichotillomania, where patients pull out their own hair. Medical conditions will first need to be evaluated and treated.

While it's possible to transplant lower lashes, there is a risk of a condition called trichiasis in which eyelashes turn inwards. When this occurs naturally, patients have to undergo surgery or the lashes irritate the eye and cause infection and eventual blindness. Patients who wish to have their lower eyelashes restored through eyelash transplants are counseled about the greater risk and the need for caution.

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Eyelash Transplant Surgery

During eyelash transplant surgery the cornea is protected and a topical anesthetic is used on the eyes. The grafts for eyelashes are stripped away from surrounding donor skin, often leaving only the follicle and the hair to be inserted. Additional grafts may be required to fully fill the lashes.

After an eyelash transplant, patients may sleep in glasses or with a patch over the eyes the first night, and may carefully wash their faces in a day or two. Transplanted lashes and eyebrows often grow right away, unlike other hair, which can take some months.

Like other hair moved from the head to the face, eyelashes will grow much longer than normally. They will need to be trimmed once or twice a month, and to train them upwards, we recommend an eyelash curler.

Contact Dr. Prasad to schedule an eyelash transplant consultation. Let us help you to regain a natural and youthful appearance so you can face the world – looking your best! Please note, that we have several members of our staff who are fluent in Spanish should this be desired.