Bald patch/hair loss due to ponytail facelift. What are my solution options? PRP, hair implants, cosmetic tattooing? (photos)

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Since getting surgery, I've lost hair around the incisions in hair line. It's been a year and the hair has not grown back. What are my options ?

Michael Zacharia, MBBS, FRACS, FAAFPS · Answer

Localised hair loss around the incisions in the hair line can be caused by hair shock or damage to the hair follicles. In women, this area can be visible especially when the hair is tied up. Non-surgical techniques such as injections with growth factors (e.g. PRP, factor 4, stem cells, exosomes) can encourage hair growth. Although often effective, results can sometimes be unpredictable and suboptimal. In these cases, hair transplant (FUE) to the affected areas can be considered to address this concern.

Giray Genc, MD · Answer

Hello, there may occur after the surgeries have incisions inside of hair bearing skin. There are two ways to solve this problem. You can conceal the hairless area covering with close hair. Or ypu can get hair transfer

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for query. It is not unusual to have some temporary hair loss after a ponytail face lift because of the surgical “shock”. However you have had this for a full year and that is not common. At this stage I would recommend some local steroid injections with PRP. Hair transplants can be done later if this does not resolve the situation in a few months. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon who should be able to help. All the best!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It could be that your scar widened over time. A scar revision should be able to narrow the scar so it doesn’t look
Like a bald patch

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

In your case scar revision with a zig-zag scar or heart transplantation should be considered. You should discuss this issue with your surgeon. Good luck.

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Bald patch/hair loss due to ponytail facelift. What are my solution options? PRP, hair implants, cosmetic tattooing? (photos)

Answers (7)

Answer: Facelift

Answer: Facelift

Answer: Scar revision or hair transplantation

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