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Would PRP work over scar tissue? (Photo)

Angel125Jun 10, 2016
Hello I did a hair transplant on my hairline 1.5 years ago for a bald spot due to scarring from a car accident. The transplant helped but not as much as I would've a liked. Hairline still doesn't look even and the hair that was transplanted looks sparse, could PRP help?

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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. John Kahen, MD
Dr. John Kahen, MD
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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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