A female patient from Venice Beach, Los Angeles found Dr. U because she wanted to undergo a lash enhancement procedure She was very unhappy with her natural eyelashes due to their short length and thinness. She desired to get longer eyelashes so she turned to Dr. U because he is an expert at performing eyelash transplantation, which is becoming increasingly popular among new eyelash treatments. The Dr.UGraft™ that Dr. U implements for lash enhancement procedures is superior to the conventional alternatives that require ongoing maintenance. This advanced method allows Dr. U to utilize thinner donor hairs from the patient which are a closer match to real eyelashes. Unlike with other new eyelash treatments, the growth that results from the Dr.UGraft™ method is permanent. Following the procedure, the patients can grow their own long lash hairs.
Alternative to Eyelash Extensions – Before Photos:
Before coming to see Dr. U the Venice Beach, Los Angeles patient was struggling with unneeded stress due to the appearance of her eyelashes. She was interested in an alternative to eyelash extensions because she found them to be too cumbersome. Additionally, extensions can cause loss of eyelashes and are expensive to maintain. A full set of eyelash extensions takes about two hours to apply and needs to be maintained year-round with touch-ups every month.
Another alternative to eyelash extensions is the use of Latisse prescription medication. This is not like many of the new eyelash treatments that apply hair or fibers because it is a daily medication. Latisse is expensive and is not for everyone. The medication can cause dark pigmentation and unwanted hair growth on the face.
Unlike extensions and Latisse, the Dr.UGraft™ procedure is a surgical transplantation of the patient’s natural hair. With this advanced procedure, Dr. U is able to remove and implement any type of hair follicle to use for the donor supply. Since more donor areas are available, Dr. U is able to carefully choose the right hair for the eyelashes making it easier to accomplish natural looking results.
Lash Enhancement Procedure Photos:
As a superior alternative to eyelash extensions, the Dr.UGraft™ method includes the use of a precise harvesting tool known as a the Dr.UPunch Rotor intelligent ™ . Other outdated punch tools only allow the harvesting of thick and straight hair. However the Dr.UPunch Rotor intelligent ™ permits Dr. U to select and graft thinner hairs that closely resemble real eyelashes.
With the use of the Dr.UPunch Rotor intelligent ™ , the follicle remains hydrated and has a much higher chance of surviving long term. This technology is ideal for a lash enhancement procedure. Dr. U implemented his Dr.UGraft method to successfully transplant hair from the nape of the patient’s neck into her eyelashes.
The Dr.UPunch Rotor intelligent ™ enabled for much better wound healing results on the patient’s skin. The tool creates a wound cavity that widens around the middle, with the base having a downward point. This special configuration allows the skin to heal in such a way that minimizes the formation of raised and visible scars.
Long, Natural Eyelashes – Before and After Results Photos:
3 months after a successful transplant and this Venice Beach patient is really happy with her results.
6 months after the Dr.UGraft surgery, the patient’s new eyelashes are longer and fuller than they ever were. She now trims them once every 2 weeks and is able to control their appearance. Her new eyelashes grow out leveled and look very thick even without mascara. She says she looks extra awake and her eyes seem more open now that she has longer eyelashes.
The patient is very happy with the results of her lash enhancement procedure and considers it a great choice. Her long, natural eyelashes are growing out thicker and are easy to train. She would not hesitate to recommend this procedure to her friends and family.
Video: Lash Enhancement Procedure
Although the patient now has to trim her long, natural eyelashes on a regular basis, she can choose how long she wants her lashes to be and she is able to curl them without any hair loss concern. In the video, she also says she is really enjoying styling her new fuller eyelashes with mascara.
Frequently Asked Questions – Lash Enhancement Procedure.
Is a surgical lash enhancement procedure a more permanent alternative to eyelash extensions?
Unlike transplanted hair, eyelash extensions need to be maintained year round. Due to natural lash growth cycles and water damage the extensions require touch-ups every 6-8 weeks. Since extensions are applied with adhesives, you can lose them or wash them off without really noticing. A surgical lash enhancement is a much more permanent solution because your natural hair is transplanted using the Dr.UGraft,
How does the cost of surgery compare to the cost of new eyelash treatments?
New eyelash treatments like extensions and Latisse become an ongoing cost for the user. Both options require constant use/maintenance in order to be effective. Extensions need touch ups every 6-8 weeks due to everyday wear and tear as well as water damage. And Latisse needs to be used daily which will be relatively expensive in the long run. Surgery on the other hand, provides permanent results after completion. With surgery, the patient gets to enjoy their natural transplanted hair without worrying about future costs of the upkeep. In the long run, the cost of surgery is much less when compared to the ongoing costs of extensions or medication use.
If I want to hold off on surgical eyelash enhancement procedures, will natural home remedies like green tea or applying castor oil help me get longer eyelashes?
Natural remedies like green tea or castor oil have not been proven to be viable options. There’s simply no evidence to support that these remedies have any benefits for stimulating hair growth. However patients can achieve permanent results with a lash enhancement procedure performed by Dr. U.
Sometimes, extraordinary results come from unexpected places. To ask Dr. U any questions you may have about body hair transplant and eyelash restoration, you can contact him directly through the following online form:
Further Reading:
Know the facts about eyelash hair loss and growth
Learn about eyebrow restoration procedures for males using the Dr.UGraft method
Read the research behind the use of leg hair grafts and FUE hair transplantation