I am a 30 year old African American male considering 2000 grafts FUE. I have a history of keloid formation on my sternum. I did a test of 15 grafts 1 year ago and did not scar. I am however still concerned about the chances of scarring with 2000 grafts. Any suggestions? Should I stage the procedure? maybe 500 at a time?
Answer: FUE and keloids Keloiding and hypertrophic scarring can occur anytime to anyone. If you have a history of it than the chances are obviously higher. FUE is usually talked about in terms of small scars. It is true. But there are MANY MANY small scars produced by FUE that is not talked about and they coalesce into one large fibrotic sheet. This could set off a significant keloid or hypertrophic scar reaction. I personally would not do a hair transplant on a patient with your history. It's like throwing the dice.
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Answer: FUE and keloids Keloiding and hypertrophic scarring can occur anytime to anyone. If you have a history of it than the chances are obviously higher. FUE is usually talked about in terms of small scars. It is true. But there are MANY MANY small scars produced by FUE that is not talked about and they coalesce into one large fibrotic sheet. This could set off a significant keloid or hypertrophic scar reaction. I personally would not do a hair transplant on a patient with your history. It's like throwing the dice.
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January 21, 2016
Answer: Keloid and fue I have not seen keloid formation after fue procedures but it is a possibility. I think your conservative approach makes sense.
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January 21, 2016
Answer: Keloid and fue I have not seen keloid formation after fue procedures but it is a possibility. I think your conservative approach makes sense.
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