Any way possible to reverse a large hair transplant procedure?

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Awhile back (8 months) I had a hair transplant of 3000 grafts. I didn’t have any hair loss, just body dysmorphia. Something I’m currently in therapy for multiple days a week after the fact. My hairline really wasn’t that high to begin with, but I went to Turkey and they packed 3000 grafts onto my bare forehead to lower it. It’s all grown in an looks AWFUL. Can I laser all 3000 of these grafts into oblivion and just cut my losses? Willing to spend rest of my life with touch up sessions.

Ross Kopelman, DO · Answer

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling this way about your hair transplant results. It sounds like you're going through a difficult time, especially as you're managing both the physical and emotional impacts. Laser hair removal can be effective in removing transplanted hair, but it typically takes multiple sessions, and the results can vary. While it is possible to target the transplanted grafts with laser treatments, it's important to know that this process can be time-consuming and may require regular touch-up sessions, as you mentioned, to maintain the results.
Before you proceed, I strongly recommend consulting with a dermatologist or hair restoration specialist to discuss your options and make sure this is the best approach for you. They might also suggest other alternatives, like electrolysis, which could provide a more permanent solution for unwanted hair. Since you're also in therapy, it might be helpful to continue discussing how you feel about your appearance with your therapist, as this will play an important role in your overall well-being moving forward.

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