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Can hair grow back after an injury? When should I consider a hair transplant? (Photo)

I got 4 stitches in my chin after a bike accident, that was about 2 weeks ago, now that the stitches are removed I can see the skin but I can't see hair growing back. So how long it will take to know whether there will be hair regrowth or it'll remain permenet bald. Also hair transplant on scar tissue in possible or not and when should I consider a hair transplant, should I do it after 1 or 2 months or should I wait?

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Traumatic injury from cuts and lacerations will leave a scar and there may be hair loss. Only time will tell.

June 28th, 2016
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Traumatic injury from cuts and lacerations will leave a scar and there may be hair loss. Only time will tell.

Web reference: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

June 28th, 2016

Traumatic injury from cuts and lacerations will leave a scar and there may be hair loss. Only time will tell.

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Traumatic injury from cuts and lacerations will leave a scar and there may be hair loss. Only time will tell.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

Beard Transplantation

June 27th, 2016
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In my opinion a duration of 4-6 month would be necessary.
6 month later a review with a surgeon about healing and scar would be the best.
They will advise you about the final treatment.
Ozge Ergun, MD
June 27th, 2016

Beard Transplantation

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In my opinion a duration of 4-6 month would be necessary.
6 month later a review with a surgeon about healing and scar would be the best.
They will advise you about the final treatment.
Ozge Ergun, MD

Hair reegrowth

June 26th, 2016
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If you lost hair from a laceration, it may not regrow. IF it was from blunt trauma, it will probably regrow. This can be best treated with scalp micropigmentation while you wait it out. 

Web reference: https://scalpmicropigmentation.com/

William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

June 26th, 2016

Hair reegrowth

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If you lost hair from a laceration, it may not regrow. IF it was from blunt trauma, it will probably regrow. This can be best treated with scalp micropigmentation while you wait it out. 

Learn more: https://scalpmicropigmentation.com/

William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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June 25th, 2016
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I always advise my patients to wait 6 months. A significant amount of temporary hair loss can sometimes occur after injury. After 6 months, you can review with your surgeon the healing, the resultant scar and all options including hair transplants and scalp micropigmentation.
Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
June 25th, 2016

Hair transplants after injury

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I always advise my patients to wait 6 months. A significant amount of temporary hair loss can sometimes occur after injury. After 6 months, you can review with your surgeon the healing, the resultant scar and all options including hair transplants and scalp micropigmentation.
Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD

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