How does my FUT scar look? (Photo)

Question

I am 10 days out. I just got my sutures out. How does it look? Also how short do you think I can cut my hair with no problems ?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

FUT or Strip scars evolve over several months.  It may look great in the beginning but it may widen and stretch over time.  In other words you would have to wait at least 6 moths to see the final result of what your scar looks like.

Christopher Varona, DO · Answer

Your scar looks normal for he amount of time since your surgery. Its difficult to say how it will ultimately look because things like your body's natural healing, width of the tissue taking out, and whether your doctor did a trichophytic closure or not. Most likely you'll be able to wear your hair at a 3-4 on the clippers. If it isn't hidden enough once it heals, consider micropigmentation to take away the color contrast between the scar tissue and your dark hair.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photo but it is tough to say what the scar will look like in 6 months or even 6 years.  Much depends on genetics, closure, and amount of tissue excised.

Craig L. Ziering, DO · Answer

At 10 days you cannot predict what the final result of your scar will be as the healing and contraction of the wound takes place over many months. You can evaluate the outcome of your scar between 6 and 12 months, and if it is visible with the length that you want to wear your hair, than you should consider SMP.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Your wound looks healed and normal but the final wound repair and scarring results will take 8-12 months after donor harvesting with donor strip and/or FUE techniques.

How does my FUT scar look? (Photo)

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Answer: At 10 days you cannot predict what the final result of your scar will be as the healing and contraction of the wound takes place

Answer: At 10 days you cannot predict what the final result of your scar will be as the healing and contraction of the wound takes place

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How does my FUT scar look? (Photo)

Answers (7)

Answer: At 10 days you cannot predict what the final result of your scar will be as the healing and contraction of the wound takes place

Answer: At 10 days you cannot predict what the final result of your scar will be as the healing and contraction of the wound takes place

Answer: Healing of the donor area after strip technique

Answer: Healing of the donor area after strip technique

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