Wanting to grow out mustache to cover scar on upper lip. Will hair grow where there's scar tissue?

July 31, 2011
Asked By:SeanzAustin

I have a small scar on the center of my upper lip which is fairly visible when i'm shaven, so I thought id go for a stylish moustache in order to cover it. Problem is, Iv'e read that hair won't grow on scars and im afraid it will still be visible.. altough iv'e seen 1-2 hairs grow from that one spot so i'm a bit confused. Basically, I wonder if theres any methods in speeding up the moustache growth? Or force hairgrowth around/on the small scar?

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Answer: If hair follicles were intact, hair should grow in that area. PRP can possibly be done to stimulate hair follicles

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: If hair follicles were intact, hair should grow in that area. PRP can possibly be done to stimulate hair follicles

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 14, 2016

Answer: Upper lip scar

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Answer: Upper lip scar

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August 1, 2011

Answer: Dealing with a scar of the upper lip

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Answer: Dealing with a scar of the upper lip

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