Q: Hi Dr. Bernstein. My question is: if you have a surgical scar or incision on your head that is relatively large, is it possible to do a hair transplant into this scar?
A: Hair can grow well in a scar. Since scar tissue generally has a somewhat lower blood supply than normal tissue, we have [...]
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Can Hair Transplant Repair Large Scar on Scalp?
August 4th, 2006What is Benefit of Staples in Closing Hair Transplant Donor Incision?
July 7th, 2006Q: I have heard that staples are uncomfortable after the hair transplant, why do doctors use them?
A: Staples are used for two main reasons.
The first is that being made of stainless steel; they don’t react with the skin and, therefore, cause little inflammation.
The second is that, unlike sutures which are used with a continuous spiral [...]
Will Hair Transplant Grafts Grow in Scar Tissue on Scalp?
December 6th, 2005Q: Can hair transplants grow in scars?
A: Grafts will grow in scar tissue as long as the scar is not thickened. However, they cannot be placed as close together as in normal scalp because of decreased blood flow. When performing a hair transplant into scar tissue, it is often necessary to perform the hair restoration [...]
Can Hair Transplant be Performed on Scar Tissue from Prior Surgery?
October 13th, 2005Q: I have had some surgical procedures on my head that left a fair amount of scar tissue. Can hair grow there? Is it a more difficult procedure? Are there any complications?
A: Transplanted hair will grow in scar tissue as long as the tissue is not thickened. Thickened scar tissue can be flattened with local [...]
Can You Perform Hair Transplant into Scar Tissue?
February 1st, 2005Q: Can you perform a hair transplant into scar tissue? A.H. – Rockland County, New York
A: Yes, hair grows in scar tissue, but not quite as well as in normal tissue. The scar is not as elastic as normal tissue so the grafts are at slightly higher risk of being dislodged; therefore, more care must [...]
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