I shaved my head 11 months post-FUE, now I have scarring —is this a concern? (Photo)

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Hello doctors, I shaved my head with the razor 11 months post FUE, the front part where I had the transplant is okay but found these scars at the doner area (photos attached). Is there any thing to worry? How can I get rid of it. Please help.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

FUE harvesting is often misrepresented by doctors who promote FUE as a “scarless” surgery, but if you cut or shave your hair short, FUE harvesting of grafts can give you a “moth-eaten” appearance because the hairs that were harvested from your donor area do not grow back. Scalp Micropigmentation is a non-surgical treatment that can be used to help disguise the scars from an FUE procedure.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

There isn't anything to be concerned about unless you always shave your scalp like the picture you posted. In that case please consult with a clinic that provides smp such as ours.

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

It is completely normal for there to be visible marks from FUE when shaving your hair with a razor.  What you can do scalp camouflage which is also known as SMP (Scalp Micrpigmentation).

William Woessner, MD · Answer

You should consult a surgeon member of ISHRS.org for an in-office evaluation. You should consider scalp micropigment tattooing to camouphlage the scars that concern you.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a scar-less hair transplant for many patients. The areas of hypo-pigmentation that you have experienced are fairly common following an FUE procedure. We make sure all of our patients are aware of this possibility during their initial consultation. A slight stubble of hair will usually camouflage this or you could consider scalp micro-pigmentation to conceal the scars.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

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