After FUT strip surgery, does the "donor dent" eventually even out with the rest of the scalp or will this already remain?

May 30, 2017
Asked By:pz_2 in California, CA

After FUT strip surgery, there is typically a "donor dent" in the back of the head where tissue has been removed. This looks pretty obvious after first for those that have a tight scalp. Does this eventually change (or even out) over time?

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June 2, 2017

Answer: There is no "dent" after a FUT or strip surgery. It doesn't matter if you have a tight scalp or a loose scalp.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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June 2, 2017

Answer: There is no "dent" after a FUT or strip surgery. It doesn't matter if you have a tight scalp or a loose scalp.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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June 26, 2017

Answer: Overtime this should heal and the so called “donor dent” should not be prominent

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June 26, 2017

Answer: Overtime this should heal and the so called “donor dent” should not be prominent

June 8, 2017

Answer: Donor dent in back of head following FUT surgery

June 8, 2017

Answer: Donor dent in back of head following FUT surgery

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June 4, 2017

Answer: Dent in the donor scar

June 4, 2017

Answer: Dent in the donor scar

June 1, 2017

Answer: Should Not be Donor Area Dent

June 1, 2017

Answer: Should Not be Donor Area Dent

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