Is a hairline reduction still possible if a have scar tissue? And if so, at what time?

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Hairline lowering after FUE hair transplant? Had my first hair transplant one year ago To lower my hairline. Ended up with scarring in my hairline. Had a new one at another clinic to fill it in 3 Months ago. I feel my skin rising. 2 stiff bumps are forming underneath my skin and i feel my skin is rising. Scared that i might have hyperfibrotic healing. Is a hairline reduction still possible if a have scar tissue? And if so, at what time?

Kristy Truong, MD · Answer

Hi Lijn. If you are predisposed to hypertrophic scarring, I would be very cautious in undergoing a procedure such as hairline lowering that will involve an even lengthier scar that may be even more apparent than the scar that you currently have. That being said, there are post procedure measures such as steroids and an anti neoplastic agent that inhibits fibroblasts that can be used after the surgery that can help and if the incision is tension free, there can be good results but you have to really weigh out the risks and benefits.

Is a hairline reduction still possible if a have scar tissue? And if so, at what time?

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