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Creases and folds in scalp after hair transplant. What is this?

March 23, 2017
Asked By:f.rest123 in London, GB

Ever since i got my hair transplant 2 months ago, a couple of creases appeared on my scalp which werent there before. What is this?

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April 2, 2017

Answer: If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "lines or creases" you should contact your doctor.

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April 2, 2017

Answer: If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "lines or creases" you should contact your doctor.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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March 26, 2017

Answer: Post procedure scalp folds

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD
March 26, 2017

Answer: Post procedure scalp folds

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September 4, 2017

Answer: Creases on scalp

William Rassman, MD (retired)
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September 4, 2017

Answer: Creases on scalp

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