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So if you were to pierce 1 eyebrow, would hair grow back ok?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Depends: If the piercing does not disturb the hair roots then they will grow as if nothing were done. Emphasize the the person doing the procedure that you want him/her to bypass these roots and you wiil be ok.

Answered 11/3/2012

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A member asked:

So if you were to pierce 1 eyebrow, would hair grow back ok?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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