Is a second hair transplant more challenging due to scar tissue in the recipient area? (Photo)

October 22, 2020
Asked By:rutger24 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

I had a FUE transplant 5 years ago, with no satisfying result. A lot of grafts did not take, with low density as a result. I thinking about a second hair transplant with a more reputable clinic to add density to my hairline. Is a second hair transplant more challenging due to scar tissue (not visible by the eye in my case) in the recipient area? Is there bigger chance a lot of grafts will fail, this time caused by scar tissue from the previous transplant? Photo from my recipient 5 years ago.

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July 12, 2021

Answer: It needs to be done correctly

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Manu Gujrati, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 12, 2021

Answer: It needs to be done correctly

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Manu Gujrati, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 9, 2020

Answer: Is a second hair transplant more challenging due to scar tissue in recipient region

Robert Dorin, DOBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
November 9, 2020

Answer: Is a second hair transplant more challenging due to scar tissue in recipient region

Robert Dorin, DOBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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November 13, 2020

Answer: 2nd transplant

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Answer: 2nd transplant

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November 9, 2020

Answer: Second hair transplantation is possible to give higher density

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Answer: Second hair transplantation is possible to give higher density

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Answer: Second transplants

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