Permanent solutions — not temporary fixes
Hair loss changes how a face reads. Eyebrow loss changes it more. Both deserve permanent solutions. FUE transplantation moves your own living follicles to where they are needed. The results grow, last, and look completely natural because they are.
At Plump Medical Spa in Newport Beach, FUE hair restoration and eyebrow transplant procedures are designed and directed by Dr. Amir Mortazavi, MD within a physician-led clinical environment. Eyebrow transplant in particular is a technically demanding procedure that is rarely offered well in Orange County — the precision required in graft design, angle, direction, and density to produce a result that looks like a natural eyebrow rather than a transplant is significant. Dr. Mortazavi designs and oversees every case.
Two procedures, one standard
Scalp
FUE Hair Restoration
$6,000 – $9,000
Based on graft count at pre-operative assessment
For patients experiencing male or female pattern hair loss, hairline recession, or focal thinning. Individual follicular units are extracted from the donor zone and implanted into the thinning or balding area. The new hairline — its shape, height, and density gradient — is designed and approved by Dr. Mortazavi before the procedure begins.
Eyebrows — Specialty
Eyebrow Transplant
$5,800 flat
Both brows · Design and assessment included
For patients with thin, sparse, or absent brows from over-plucking, alopecia, scarring, or aging. Follicles are transplanted into the brow at precise angles that mimic natural brow hair growth zone by zone. One of the most technically demanding transplant procedures available — and one of the least commonly performed well in Southern California.
Why this is a specialty at Plump
Eyebrow transplant is one of the most technically demanding procedures in aesthetic medicine and one of the least commonly offered well in Orange County. The angle at which each graft must be placed — extremely shallow, following the precise direction of natural brow hair in each zone — requires careful physician-directed planning. Dr. Mortazavi designs every case, directs the surgical environment, and is involved from consultation through recovery. The result either looks like an eyebrow or it does not — and the difference lies entirely in the planning and execution.
Eyebrow transplant — why it requires a specialist
Scalp hair transplant is technically demanding. Eyebrow transplant is more so. The two procedures differ in ways that matter enormously for the result.
The technical challenge
Angle, direction & depth
Eyebrow hair grows at an extremely shallow angle — almost parallel to the skin surface — and changes direction across different zones of the brow. Medial brow hairs angle upward; arch hairs angle laterally; tail hairs angle downward. Each graft must be placed to mimic this precisely. The design of each zone is mapped by Dr. Mortazavi before the procedure begins.
The design challenge
Brow shape & facial harmony
A transplanted eyebrow that is the wrong shape for the patient's face is as problematic as one placed at the wrong angle. Dr. Mortazavi designs each patient's eyebrow shape individually — based on their facial structure, gender aesthetics, and bone architecture — before any procedure is scheduled.
The trimming requirement: Because transplanted follicles come from the scalp, they grow at a scalp growth rate — significantly faster than natural eyebrow hair. Most patients trim their transplanted brows regularly in the first year. This is a predictable, manageable characteristic of eyebrow transplant discussed at every consultation.
Pre-operative assessment — the foundation of every case
The quality of the result is determined before the procedure begins. A full pre-operative assessment is conducted at every consultation, directed by Dr. Mortazavi.
01Donor density and quality evaluation
The donor area — typically the back and sides of the scalp — is evaluated for follicular density, hair caliber, and skin laxity. This determines the number of viable grafts available and the safe upper limit without compromising the donor zone.
02Recipient area assessment
For scalp FUE, the extent and pattern of hair loss is mapped to evaluate which areas to prioritize. For eyebrow transplant, the existing brow architecture — remaining native hairs, brow bone structure, and natural brow position — guides the design plan.
03Hairline or eyebrow design
The shape and position of the new hairline or eyebrow is planned with the patient before any procedure is scheduled. Built around the patient's facial proportions, age, and aesthetic goals — confirmed with their input before the case begins.
04Graft count and procedure planning
The specific graft count is confirmed at assessment. Scalp FUE pricing is $6,000–$9,000. Eyebrow transplant is $5,800 flat for both brows. No procedure is scheduled until the full plan is reviewed and confirmed.
Dedicated Hair Restoration Site
Newport Beach Hairline Restoration →
The full hair restoration practice — hairline, crown, temple, eyebrow transplant, and female hairline work — is detailed at Newport Beach Hairline Restoration, the dedicated hair restoration division of Plump Medical Spa.
What to expect — timeline
Procedure day
Local anesthesia, awake throughout
Scalp FUE takes 4–8 hours. Eyebrow transplant takes 3–5 hours. No general anesthesia. Discharged same day.
Days 1–3
Tenderness and small scabs around grafts
Desk work resumed within 2–3 days. Sleep elevated for 5 days to reduce swelling.
Weeks 2–4
Shedding phase — normal and expected
Transplanted hair sheds as follicles enter a resting phase. Follicles remain alive. Discussed at every pre-operative consultation.
Months 3–4
New growth begins
Fine new hairs emerge. Growth is initially sparse — this is the beginning of the result, not the final outcome.
Month 6
Significant visible improvement
Most patients see meaningful density improvement. The result continues developing.
Months 9–12
Full result
Scalp FUE full result at 12 months. Eyebrow transplant full brow density at 9–12 months. Permanent — DHT-resistant follicles continue growing for life.
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Dr. Amir Mortazavi, MD — Plump Medical Spa, Newport Beach
Eyebrow transplant is one of the most requested procedures at Plump — and one of the hardest to find done well in Orange County. The difference between a result that looks like an eyebrow and one that looks like a transplant lies entirely in the planning and execution: the design of the brow shape, the mapping of each graft zone, and the precision of the surgical environment. Every case at Plump is designed and directed personally.
Related treatments
Frequently asked questions
What is FUE hair transplant?
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) harvests individual hair follicles from the donor area and transplants them into the recipient area. No linear scar, no stitches, shorter recovery than older strip methods. Transplanted follicles are permanent. At Plump, all FUE procedures are designed and directed by Dr. Mortazavi, MD.
How much does hair restoration cost at Plump Medical Spa?
Scalp FUE is $6,000–$9,000 based on graft count confirmed at pre-operative assessment. Eyebrow transplant is $5,800 flat for both brows, including full pre-operative design and assessment. Cherry Financing and CareCredit accepted.
Will transplanted eyebrow hair need to be trimmed?
Yes — transplanted scalp follicles grow at a scalp rate, faster than natural brow hair. Regular trimming is required, particularly in the first year. Predictable and manageable — discussed at every consultation.
Are FUE results permanent?
Yes. Donor follicles are genetically resistant to DHT and retain this resistance in their new location. They continue to grow permanently.
What is the shedding phase and is it normal?
Transplanted hair sheds 2–4 weeks post-procedure as follicles enter a resting phase. Follicles remain alive and new growth begins at 3–4 months. Normal, expected, and discussed at every pre-operative consultation.
How many grafts do I need?
Scalp FUE: typically 800–2,500+ grafts. Eyebrow transplant: typically 150–400 grafts per brow. Confirmed at pre-operative assessment with Dr. Mortazavi.
Do you perform hair restoration on women?
Yes. Female pattern hair loss, diffuse thinning, hairline recession, and eyebrow loss are all treated at Plump Medical Spa. Eyebrow transplant is frequently sought by women with brow thinning from over-plucking, alopecia, or aging.
Where is Plump Medical Spa located?
4667 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 310, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm. (949) 568-7544. Dedicated hair restoration site at
hairlinerestoration.studio.