How long after a coronal incision can you get hair transplants to another area?

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I want brow bone reduction/forehead contouring but also hairline transplants at the temples and widows peak of my hairline. I have two specific questions 1.If I get brow bone reduction done via a coronal approach how long do I have to wait for hair transplants to be transplanted to the temples/widows peak- could you do it right away since it is not the same area? 2. If I needed hair grafting to the coronal incision area, then how long would I have to wait to have that done?

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

Following a coronal incision for a brow reduction, there is a reduced blood supply to the scalp in front of the incision. To assure the best "take" of the grafts, I would suggest waiting at least 3 months for a hair transplant. If you want hair transplant grafts in the incision itself, I would wait until the coronal scar is mature, and this takes about 6 months. Possibly you will  not need hair transplant grafts in the scar itself, however. If you have the opportunity, I would suggest that you at least look at the NeoGraft technology and compare the results. It is our preferred technique for men because of the lack of a linear scar in the posterior scalp.Thank you for your question, and best of luck to you.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you had surgery for a forehead reduction, you need to wait until the scar has completely healed before having a hair transplant surgery.  You can also ask your doctor if you believe your case is different.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

After a coronal incision we recommend you wait at least 6 months post-op before making a that decision.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

If there is no infection or another complication about op , you may have HT after 3 wweks of op .But  it is better to wait at least 6 months for scar maturation and decide whether you need  hair restoration on scar or not.

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

Due to the nature of the brow surgery I would probably wait 6 months.  This way you could lie face down for harvest either by strip or FUE or Robotic without worrying about compromise or discomfort.  In all likelihood you will not need transplants to the scar as this area usually heals beautifully in the hands of most all plastic surgeons.  Good luck with your surgery.

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