Hair Transplants for cancer survivor?

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Hello my name is Kirsten Shupe and I am 32. When I was 15 I had a brain tumor, medula blastoma. I had 2 brain surgeries and a few months of high dose radiation treatments leaving my once beautiful thick head of hair sparse, thin, and bald in some areas. Is there any type of permanent treatment, like hair transplant or hair plugs that I do? Please tell me if you can help!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Scalp scars, craniotomy scars can be addressed with Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP)SMP can also address generalized thinning of hair.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

The best way of correction based on 35 years of doing this is excision with or without tissue expansion. Transplants r my second choice or weaves.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Hair transplants can work extremely well to improve density in those who experienced hair loss from radiation treatments to the scalp. The most important factor is how much donor hair there is to move from the back of the scalp into the areas of thinning. Not all patients with hair loss from radiation therapy have sufficient donor hair to proceed with a transplant but many do.Be sure to meet with an experienced hair restoration physician to discuss all the options available.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

We have had the opportunity to work with many patients with your history, sometimes in combintation with other doctor with different skill sets. Please contact me, send photos and I would be happy to start by a telephone consultation.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

If your cancer is in remission and your hair has grown in The  donor area,you can talk to a hair transplant specialist for a consult to see if you are a candidate.

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Answer: Cancer survivor after brain radiation and lost hair

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Answer: HT after cancer

Answer: HT after cancer

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