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What are my options to reduce ridging & reddish areas in recipient area? (Photos)

RegretfulmymiddlenameJul 18, 2022
I got a poorly performed transplant almost 3 years ago and have 2 triangle shaped raised areas in my temples. I will show pictures but because i havent shaved my head for a while you cannot see the extent of the issue. I shaved the hair in the area as i would also like to remove the hair and return to a similar hairline as before. Please let me know the options i have to reduce the redness and elevatikn of the area

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Dr. Sait Gokhan Bircan, MD.
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Answered on Jul 28, 2022
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