How to cover scar from hairline lowering procedure? (photos)

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Hello, I received a hairline lowering procedure 9 years ago, and I am very satisfied with the result. However, it has left a scar that is sometimes noticeable in the bright light, and a few people have noticed it. I would like to know what my options are to cover my scars on my left and right temples. I know hair grafts have a more difficult time growing over scar tissue so I would like to know my best option. I am a 35 year old male with a full head of hair and limited familial balding.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

You have a hypopigmented scar from hairline surgery. Repigmentation is needed. My first choice would be light therapy with an Eximer laser or UVB. Sometimes a Fractionated Erbium laser will aid in adding pigment. Avoid tattooing procedures as the color changes with time. Find a scar expert.
Jeff Rapaport MD FAAD 
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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It appears you scar is well healed.  You can consider scar revision or microneedling for improvement.  Hair grafts are another option.  I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss options.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there,

Looks pretty good but I think micro needling can definitely help!  Have a consultation with a qualified provider.
Best of luck!

How to cover scar from hairline lowering procedure? (photos)

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Answer: Micro needling with PRP

Answer: Micro needling with PRP

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