Ridges / lumps on hairline after hair transplant? (Photo)

It sounds like you're experiencing some unexpected changes after your second hair transplant. These ridges or bumps along the hairline could be due to a few different factors, but they are most likely related to the healing process. When we perform hair transplants, especially if grafts are placed close together or if the skin’s response to healing is more pronounced, the tissue can sometimes form ridges or uneven areas. This isn’t uncommon, especially if you had more grafts placed in the same area during your second procedure.
In terms of whether they are scars, they could be a form of fibrosis or thickening of the tissue, but it’s hard to say without a detailed examination. Sometimes, skin can heal differently after a second surgery compared to the first, leading to these types of changes.
The good news is that this can often be addressed. Options include non-invasive treatments like steroid injections to reduce inflammation or laser therapy to smooth out the ridges.