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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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.
Removal of 1000-1200 grafts from the entire donor area should not lead to any noticeable thinning. However, if someone takes out the same number of grafts from a very small area, I am afraid, it may lead to the same..
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