SMP for my FUE scar/over harvested donor area? (Photo)

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I got an FUE hair transplant a year ago and they overharvested my donor area. I am curious if SMP would be a good way to camouflage it. I typically like to get a 1 guard faded up to a 2 on the sides, but I typically get a haircut every 3-4 weeks. In the photo it’s been 4 weeks since my last haircut with the 1 faded up to the 2 guard. My concern with SMP is that I hear it doesn’t look good when the hair grows out. Thought if I just do it on the donor area? Also, what are other long term cons?

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

Unfortunately this is very common in todays hair transplant field and unfortunately this was done by a practice that really didn't know what they were doing.  Repairing cases like this is very difficult and there is not much anyone can do.  SMP done very lightly can help and make it a bit better.  We can also sometimes use Body hair from the Beard or the chest and transplant into the donor zone to improve the density.  I hope anyone reading this can learn from this and understand that hair restoration surgery if done improperly can permanently disfigure someone and thus researching and going to a qualified surgeon is crucial to having a successful outcome. Feel free to watch the linked video on YouTube where I repair a similar case to yours.

SMP for my FUE scar/over harvested donor area? (Photo)

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