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Hairline lowering surgery, what can I do about scar and hair re growth. (photos)

Moon princessxoSep 19, 2017
I got the hair line lowering surgery in January 2017, right after got alopecia and got thinning and lost some hair.. the alopecia spots went away but still have thinning hair on one side and my scar is white and noticeable... how can I fix both? Please help. Should I rely on scar cream? Or hair grafting for either? I've been using women's rogaine since February

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Brian Goertz, MD (retired)
Dr. Brian Goertz, MD (retired)
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Sep 20, 2017
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