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Can scalp advancement surgery and hair transplant be done at the same time to conceal scar?

anon146728May 20, 2022
Can hair be transplanted into or around the scar during scalp advancement surgery?

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Dr. Mehmet Fatih Okyay, MD, FEBOPRAS
Dr. Mehmet Fatih Okyay, MD, FEBOPRAS
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 17, 2022
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A.J. Amadi, MD

You are a good candidate for forehead reduction, also called hairline lowering, via a trichophytic incision that will hide the scar very well. Based on the photo, I do not believe you would also need to "contour" your forehead. This is done with the same incision that we make for brow lifting...

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Raising a 4cm forehead using the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Lift using tissue expansion is possible as I have done. Transplants are not normally needed with a properly done ITFL. I described this in my textbook covering tissue expansion. This would require an examination before moving...

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Hello - your photo doesn't show the bone well, but, the bone can be contoured. Watch our videos to learn more.

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