Can I have hair transplanted on a scar in my moustache?

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I had an accident nearly two years before and had a scar on my upper left side of moustache area where there is no hair growing on that scar. hair Transplantation surgeon cannot promise 100 % hair growth on scar area as it is all depends on my scar and how that responds. I am not sure whether it is worthy to take risk or not. Please suggest. Also, That would be good to know what could be the consequences if the hair won’t grow on planted scare area in after hair Transplantation . Is that scar gets worst.

John E. Frank, MD · Answer

Done properly, the skin the area of your mustache scar should be able to accomodate grafts.  If there is any doubt, your surgeon can always do a small test procedure and take it stepwise.  Best of luck.Dr John E Frank, MDNew York

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

These
are procedures that can be quite effective for restoring hair to conceal a
scar.  Yes, hair regrowth can be somewhat lower, but an experienced
surgeon can at least partly offset this challenge through the use of 2 and 3
(instead of 1 and 2) hair grafts, as well as utilizing specific techniques for
promoting graft take.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It's important to remember that hairs do not grow quite as well in scars. The chance of survival of a graft in 'perfect'  conditions (for example, no scars, good blood supply) is approximately 93-96 %. With scars, it is reduced. So, 100 % survival can not be promised in any patient - even with no scars!Scars in the moustache area often do fabulously with hair transplant surgery! Patients the previous surgery in the moustache area from cleft lip have great results as do patients with scars in the area from other regions.It is likely that some grafts will grow, and your surgeon can give you a better idea what the chances are depending on your specific situation. In general, it's likely you'll have better coverage and camouflage than you do now. It is unlikely your scar will get worse.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, you can have hair transplants into a mustache scar or even scalp micropigmentation if the scar is not very large

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