Does anyone that has experience with hair transplants and vitiligo? I have one vitiligo spot on the back of my head, that covers much of the hair in my donor area, which is white. Can these white hairs be transplanted to the hairline or will the vitiligo spread to this area?
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Answer: Hair transplant with vitiligo - can the white hairs be transplanted to the hairline or will the vitiligo spread? (photo)
Previous Scalp Micropigmentation (MPG) treatment is not a contraindication for any hair transplant procedure. In fact, we regularly perform hair transplant procedures on patients having undergone MPG. There is no reason why you cannot do it.
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Hello, thank you for your question. Results and therefore the success of hair transplants on scars might vary depending on the case. I recommend waiting one year before getting the second hair transplant treatment. Usually, you will get the ultimate results after 12 months of getting the...