My surgeon said maybe 50%, maybe 0%. He only knowswhen the hair grow back. So, what is a reasonable expectation? Or, on average, what is the survival rate of transplanted hair into strip scar?
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Answer: Your doctor who performed your surgery (who knows you, has examined you, and performed surgery on you) can answer your questions
Yes, hair transplantation is the only option. 1600-2400 grafts are needed depending on your goals for where to place the hairline and the ultimate thickness. Be sure to get iron, thyroid, vitamin D and basic blood tests (hemoglobin) and have a good discussion with your doctor on who to prevent...
Thank you for your question. The small crusts around the micrographs will fall off naturally at around 10-14 days. You can wash your hair daily and gently with a mild shampoo. Try not to remove the crusts and allow them to fall off naturally. Just looking at your photos it appears that your...