How long should i wait to get a hair transplant on a recently-revised scar on my lip?

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How long should i wait to get hair transplant on a recently revised scar on my lip? Thank you

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It’s generally recommended to wait at least 6–12 months after a scar revision before considering a hair transplant. This allows the scar to fully heal, stabilize, and mature, which can improve the success of grafting and ensure better results. However, the exact timeline depends on factors like the size of the scar, your healing process, and your surgeon’s assessment. I recommend discussing this with your surgeon to determine the best timing based on your specific situation.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear Bright904109,

Thanks for the question. Depending on the type of anesthesia administered, the recommended waiting period before undergoing a hair transplant varies. If you had general anesthesia, it is advisable to wait approximately two months. On the other hand, if local anesthesia was used, you can proceed with your hair transplant in a shorter timeframe.

Hair transplant procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia, and the operation sites for anesthesia and hair transplant do not interfere with each other. This allows for a more efficient and streamlined process.

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John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

If you're considering grafting a scar on your face, you should consult a qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for an in-person evaluation and personalized recommendations. The timing for scar grafting can depend on multiple factors:
The scar's characteristics&mdash;such as its depth, location, size, and how well it's healed&mdash;can influence the timing of a graft. Your general health and skin condition can also impact how quickly your skin might heal after a graft. If you've undergone other treatments (like PRP, laser therapy, or application of topical creams), the timing and sequence of therapies might affect when a graft should be done. Your surgeon can provide specific recommendations based on examining the scar and considering your medical history. Your age, how quickly you heal, and other factors can influence a graft's timing. My personal recommendation is while most scar revisions will be their widest at three months, to remain on the safe side, I would wait six months prior to transplanting hair grafts into a facial scar. Unless there are other factors to consider, this is an acceptable time line.

John Diep, MD · Answer

You normally wait up to 1 year after lip surgery in order to do a hair transplant onto the scar. The scar tends to mature by 1 year after surgery. Once the scar is mature, then you can do FUE hair transplant surgery into scar to reduce its visibility. You might need more than one surgery.

Christine M. Shaver, MD · Answer

Often waiting at least 6 months is recommended before adding hair to a scarred region. You will want to wait until the scar is fully healed, i.e. it is no longer pink and now appears white and flat. If it is raised or thickened at all, then steroid injections will be needed to soften the scar. Thick scars have less chance for successful graft take. Scars in general also have less natural blood flow and often multiple hair transplants may be needed to fully disguise the scarred region.

How long should i wait to get a hair transplant on a recently-revised scar on my lip?

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How long should i wait to get a hair transplant on a recently-revised scar on my lip?

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Answer: Hair transplant can be done 1 year after lip surgery

Answer: Hair transplant can be done 1 year after lip surgery

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