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Hair growth in scalp scars after face lift

Jenny in Whitby
I have a fairly wide scar on the top of my head, close to the brow and am concerned that hair may not grow back in this area. Does hair tend to re-grow in the scalp area if the skin is scarred? Thank you.

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