I Have Two Strip Scars in the Back of my Head From Hair Transplants?

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What is the best way to camoflage or fix the scars?

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Concealing strip scars can be achieved by inserting hair follicle grafts into the linear tissue. These can be harvested from other regions of your scalp. Our clinic has also designed specialized Follicular Unit Extraction technology to safely extract body (as well as head hair) as viable grafts. These follicles can be relied upon if you no longer have a sufficient donor supply quantities remaining on your head. Here is an example of a patient from our office at the Dr.U Clinic who achieved excellent coverage of multiple strip scars using this approach. He was even able to confidently wear a buzz cut afterwards, without the scars being visible.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can camouflage scalp scars with Scalp MicroPigmenation.  There is a video of this here.

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Several options-  one is hair grafting right into the scar utilizing FUE obtained grafts, the other being attempting a scar repair using plastic surgery closure techniques.  Different techniques work better for certain patients.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Many patients who had a strip hair restoration procedure complain about scar left post operatively. They did not expect to be left with such a problem. The good news is there is help. You can proceed with NEOGRAFT or ARTAS robotic hair transplant procedure that allows to cover the linear scar left after the STRIP procedure. This amazing technology allows for the precise, artistic placement of new hair follicles to areas you are concerned about. The FUE procedure is truly a breakthrough for hair loss patients. It allows collecting and placing individual hair follicles without the use of scalpel and surgical removal of strips from the back of the scalp. There are many benefits: no linear scars, no stitches or staples, shorter more comfortable recovery, short haircuts possible after the procedure. Please consider that great option and schedule your consultation.

Angela Sturm, MD · Answer

Options involve covering with adjacent hair, FUE  or scar revision.  You should consult with a surgeon who can come up with the best plan for you.

I Have Two Strip Scars in the Back of my Head From Hair Transplants?

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Answer: FUE hair transplant Neograft or robotic is the best solution

Answer: FUE hair transplant Neograft or robotic is the best solution

Answer: Camouflage for donor site scars

Answer: Camouflage for donor site scars

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I Have Two Strip Scars in the Back of my Head From Hair Transplants?

Answers (9)

Answer: FUE hair transplant Neograft or robotic is the best solution

Answer: FUE hair transplant Neograft or robotic is the best solution

Answer: Camouflage for donor site scars

Answer: Camouflage for donor site scars

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