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FUE Hair Transplant scars: Are they really invisible?

Sep 23, 2014
The advantage of FUE hair transplants is that you won't get a big, ugly scar across the back of your head. Will a person be able to see ANY scars after their procedure -- or are they truly invisible?

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Dr. Amir Yazdan, MD
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Dr. Amir Yazdan, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon
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Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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Answered on Jul 22, 2015
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jul 6, 2015
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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS

Hello,Hair shedding from the transplanted area is normal. It typically occurs between 14 days and 42 days (2-6 weeks) following a hair restoration procedure. This is very normal, and in fact, expected. You should have been informed of this prior to your procedure in a discussion brought up by...

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Ozge Ergun, MD

Thanks for the question. Based on your photos, the 1500-2000 grafts might be good option for you, but it would be wrong to say something for sure. You should see a board certified surgeon. You can then plan the process together and discuss the results. I wish you all the best. 

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