I am considering FUT. Is trichophytic closure really a scar-less procedure?

October 15, 2016
Asked By:runnithan in Singapore, SG

I am considering FUT . Is trichophytic closure really a scar-less procedure ? I have read patients experience such as a wavy pattern formed by slight change in direction of hair growing through the scar. Any thoughts on this ? I don't have bald patches on scalp, rather I am concerned about thinning particularly on temples, crown . Is FUT a better option than FUE for "not completely bald" cases ?

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October 18, 2016

Answer: There is no such thing as a scarless surgery. Any cut on the skin, even FUE, will leave a scar.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 18, 2016

Answer: There is no such thing as a scarless surgery. Any cut on the skin, even FUE, will leave a scar.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 15, 2016

Answer: Trichophytic closure scar?

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
October 15, 2016

Answer: Trichophytic closure scar?

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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Answer: FUE vs FUT

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Answer: FUE vs FUT

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June 21, 2017

Answer: Is a trichophytic closure scarless?

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