Does Fraxel or Chemical Peels For Hair Transplant Scars Damage Hair Follicles?

March 6, 2012
Asked By:insearch in Oslo, MN

Hi. I have scars all over my scalp after hair transplants. I am considering fraxel or chemical peels to make it better. Could any of these procedures harm the hair follicles on my head?

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March 8, 2012

Answer: Fraxel and hair growth

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 8, 2012

Answer: Fraxel and hair growth

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 8, 2012

Answer: Fraxel or chemical peels for hair transplant scars

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 8, 2012

Answer: Fraxel or chemical peels for hair transplant scars

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 13, 2012

Answer: Fraxel and hair transplant scars

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Answer: Fraxel and hair transplant scars

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March 9, 2012

Answer: There are four Fraxel Laser Wavelengths - 1550, 1440, 1927 and 10,600 nm.

March 9, 2012

Answer: There are four Fraxel Laser Wavelengths - 1550, 1440, 1927 and 10,600 nm.

March 8, 2012

Answer: Harm to hairs

March 8, 2012

Answer: Harm to hairs

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