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I have cutis verticis gyrata (CVG). Would scalp subcision/fat injection be a viable option to correct? (Photo)

November 6, 2020
Asked By:Forceful48874 in Houston, TX

I'm considering scalp subcision of CVG furrows, fat liposuction to harvest fat and fat injection into the CVG furrows to prevent them from scarring back down and to achieve a lasting, smooth contour of my scalp. See following link: https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/subcision-injection-fat-grafting-cutis-verticis-gyrata/?doing_wp_cron1604362226_2001841068267822265625&doing_wp_cron1604669919.3235900402069091796875

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