Laser Resurfacing to Smoothen Hair Transplant Cobblestone Effect?

August 15, 2009
Asked By:Mike Tenant in Los Angeles

I had a hair transplant done years ago that probably was a mistake. I'd now like to just be bald.Trouble is, the transplanted area is covered in 2 to 3 mm depressions, many a much darker pink than the rest of my caucasian scalp. I can't just shave the area.My impression of laser resurfacing is that it can bring smooth skin to patients who begin with relatively mild skin problems. For those with more significant problems, improvements are partial.Can laser resurfacing give me a smooth pate, or is it likely to leave a bumpy, discolored mess?

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August 19, 2009

Answer: Perhaps Fraxel re:store can help

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 19, 2009

Answer: Perhaps Fraxel re:store can help

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 17, 2009

Answer: A combination of lasers will work best

William Groff, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist
August 17, 2009

Answer: A combination of lasers will work best

William Groff, DOBoard Certified Dermatologist
August 18, 2009

Answer: Combined non-ablative/ablative fractional resurfacing best for cobblestone scalp

August 18, 2009

Answer: Combined non-ablative/ablative fractional resurfacing best for cobblestone scalp

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Answer: When does laser resurfacing help?

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