Can I Have a Skin Graft After Scalp Cancer? (photo)

March 30, 2013
Asked By:jedeye

I had a large skin cancer on the top of my head that was removed and a skin graft was taken from my thigh. I also had to undergo 30 days of radiation. I have a crater on the top of my head due to this. Could it be possible to have hair replacement therapy or anything to help hair grown there?

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August 4, 2015

Answer: It is possible to have hair transplant surgery over a skin graft.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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August 4, 2015

Answer: It is possible to have hair transplant surgery over a skin graft.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 18, 2013

Answer: Hair grafts can be placed and grow on skin grafts/scar tissue, but effects of radiation on blood vessels must be checked first

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 18, 2013

Answer: Hair grafts can be placed and grow on skin grafts/scar tissue, but effects of radiation on blood vessels must be checked first

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 13, 2013

Answer: Hair Transplantation Post Scalp Cancer

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 13, 2013

Answer: Hair Transplantation Post Scalp Cancer

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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