I had a skin graft operation back in 2012 on my scalp. My surgeon said that I could get the size of the graft reduced to allow more hair. I did a bit of research, and the surgery is called scalp expansion. What does it involve? How many surgeries would there be? How long would it take? How long is the recovery? Would I have to stay in the hospital overnight? And, most importantly- would they have to shave my head? I'm just upset because there's no hair growing where the graft is. It's embarrassing.
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December 19, 2012
Answer: Scalp expansion
December 19, 2012
Answer: Scalp expansion
December 19, 2012
Answer: Scalp Reconstruction With Excision Of Skin Graft
December 19, 2012
Answer: Scalp Reconstruction With Excision Of Skin Graft