Can You Get Hair Restoration Surgery After Radiation Treatments?

February 11, 2012
Asked By:LB22 in Lexington, KY

I have a bald spot on the crown of my head that was caused by radiation treatments that I received to cure my brain tumor. Its been a year and a half since I've received the radiation and my radiation doctor says that the hair is not going to grow back. Is hair restoration surgery a good option for me?

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Answer: Hair transplant as well as SMP may be an option after brain surgery and radiation treatment.

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Answer: Hair transplant as well as SMP may be an option after brain surgery and radiation treatment.

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