Bald Spot from Mid Facelift Inciscion in Temple?

Thank you for your question. Typically, the hair returns, but if there is permanently hair loss one year later, consider a hair transfer from your neck area in the back of your head. I hope this helps.

Women's Rogaine may be helpful.  The best solution would be to allow the area to completely heal.  After complete healing, the strong consideration should be given to hair transplantation.  Seek a consult from a PS that is experienced with hair transplantation.

Dr. ES

Trauma to the scalp can cause temporary loss of hair. This should recover in the use of a product like Rogaine may be beneficial. Facelifts however should be designed to minimize trauma to the scalp and avoid this problem.

Hello, and sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing. 4-5 weeks is still soon after your surgery, and it can take some time for hair to return to an area where you experiencing loss following surgery. I would give it at least 6 months, and possibly longer depending on your individual circumstances. Rogaine may help. If the hair does not grow back on its own, the best options would generally be the following:

1) Rogaine, or a similar hair re-growth product containing Minoxodil
2) Hair Transplant surgery. Follecular unit transplantation (FUT) yields a great result.

The Rogaine will not negatively affect your scar healing, but I would give it some time before trying the product. I hope this helps, and good luck!

  I think it is likely that the "shocked" hair follicles will recover, with patience and without treatment.  however, I see no risk of being proactive and using Rogaine for women.  But best check with your doctor to be sure that he is comfortable with this.

Because it is not uncommon to have temporary mild hair loss around scalp incisions, most surgeons would recommend a watchful waiting approach. It may take 3-6 months for the "shocked" hair follicles to recover but most of them routinely do. Discuss your concerns with your facelift surgeon.

Thank you for the question. It is possible, though not common, to experience obvious hair loss around facelift or midface lift incisions. If the area is red, there could be an inflammatory or infectious process which has damaged or "shocked" the hair follicles. Close follow up with your surgeon is required. In some cases, rogaine or other treatments may help with hair restoration.

   If it is still red, I would not do anything without consulting your surgeon.  Rogaine may help.  Scar revision to remove the hairless area may be the least expensive option over hair transplants or something of that nature.

 

Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Hello meow1978,

Thanks for your question.  You are still quite early after your surgery.  Hairloss can be temporary and it is reasonable to wait 4-6 months after surgery to see what regrowth occurs.  If for some reason, there is incomplete hairgrowth, it would be reasonable to trial a product like rogaine.  If the area missing hair is only the incision, it is possible to reduce the appearance of hairloss by excising the scar and bringing the remaining hair-bearing skin edges closer together.

I hope this helps.

Good luck,

Dr. Shah

 

Unfortunately it does take time for the hair to regrow.  Rogaine does help many who use it. I do not think is will cause any harm to try it.  After 6 to 12 months, if there is insufficient hair density in this area, it is reasonable to consider hair grafting.  You might consider see a hair grafting specialist at this time.  They are generally very knowledgable on these issues and even though you need to give this time, you will have a more concrete idea of your options should the area remain with poor hair coverage.