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I Have a Scar About an Inch or So on the Side of my Head How Can I Get Hair Back There?

October 2, 2012
Asked By:jordanbittem

i havent grew hair there in a couple years i like to get my hair cut short so how do i go about this and whats the cost? Can i? Thanks

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August 4, 2015

Answer: Hair transplant or SMP can hide scarring

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Answer: Hair transplant or SMP can hide scarring

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Hair Transplant for Scar Coverage

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Hair Transplant for Scar Coverage

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October 5, 2012

Answer: Scalp scar without hair.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 5, 2012

Answer: Scalp scar without hair.

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December 9, 2012

Answer: You can place new hair in the scar

Christopher J. Peers, MD
December 9, 2012

Answer: You can place new hair in the scar

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October 4, 2012

Answer: Scar on the scalp that doesn't grow hair

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October 4, 2012

Answer: Scar on the scalp that doesn't grow hair

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