Can Transplanted Hair Be Lasered, and the Area Resurfaced?

Question

I would like to laser some of my transplanted hair so that I can return to my natural hairline because my current hairline is too low. Is this possible? Would fraxel resurfacing help the skin to return to normal? Can anyone suggest a doctor who has done of does this type of work? Thanks

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can laser away hairs but it may still leave or expose underlying scar.  It is hard to go back to "normal" after a bad result.  You would need to understand what is possible and reset some of the goals. See several doctors and ask to meet or talk to others in your situation.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

Laser assisted hair removal can be performed on transplanted hair.  Ablative or coagulative skin resurfacing as would be performed by a device sold under the Fraxel name brand would not have any effect on hair growth.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Bones.  Laser hair removal for transplanted hair would be no different than laser hair removal on the original hair.  The second part of the question is the more difficult one.  If you have scarring left over after the transplanted hair has been removed with lasers, the type and look of the scar would determine our recommendation.  Post a photo for further suggestion.  Good luck.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I would have to see you first. Lasering and resurfacing your skin is generally not a good idea if it is in a visible place

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired) · Answer

I have had two patients who had successfull laser removal of transplanted hair. The work was done by clinics familiar with routine laser hair removal and no special experience or familiarity with hair transplants. The first patient had old fashioned hair plugs from the 70's and needed some resurfacing for scarring. The second patient had modern follicular unit transplants that left no appreciable skin scarring. Remember that the transplanted hairs will not one back after laser removal and you will have a net loss of your permanent donor hair source.

Can Transplanted Hair Be Lasered, and the Area Resurfaced?

Answers (5)

Answer: Wants to laser off transplanted hair

Answer: Wants to laser off transplanted hair

Answer: Laser removal of transplanted hair

Answer: Laser removal of transplanted hair

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Hair Transplant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can Transplanted Hair Be Lasered, and the Area Resurfaced?

Answers (5)

Answer: Wants to laser off transplanted hair

Answer: Wants to laser off transplanted hair

Answer: Laser removal of transplanted hair

Answer: Laser removal of transplanted hair

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Hair Transplant

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.