2 years post brow lift and hair won't grow through incision. Is this normal or treatable? (photos)

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

The incision for a transcutaneous browlift can sometimes leave a visible white incisional scar. I would recommend seeing a good tattoo artist who can use a skin tone to assimilate the incision better.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your posted photos, it appears the inside the hairline forehead lift has a complication of poor wound closure, causing hair, follicle loss with resulting bald scar appearance in most cases pre-surgery a pre-hairline incision is offered if the thought of possible result is discussed. With the result you have now the options include nonsurgical, which is hair color, tattoo of your hair color in the bald scar, scar revision with, correct closure or flick  follicular Unit hair grafting into the bald scar areas. Best to virtual consult with fees can start depending on options from two to $300-$20,000. Again, best of virtual consult with.

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