Q: I had an old hair transplant and I’m hoping to remove these plugs and of course am concerned how much additional scarring would result. I’m wondering if removal of the total hair plugs (which are perhaps 2 or 3 mm in diameter) by coring them out would result in a lot of additional scarring.
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In Hair Transplant Repair, Can You Repair Scars from Old "Plug" Hair Transplant?
May 1st, 2007Can Second Hair Transplant Repair Holes or Pits in Scalp from Prior Procedure?
January 29th, 2007Q: I recently had a hair transplant procedure done in Florida and it has been about 8 months. When I am in direct overhead light and when sunlight is behind me, I see many tiny holes that are not visible under normal light. I know these are where they placed the transplanted hair but need [...]
What is Hair Transplant Cost for Hair Plug Removal?
August 30th, 2006Q: I was looking at your prices for repair work and you mentioned that you charge $75 per graft removed. I had a hair transplant and received follicular unit grafts (one-hair follicles) but I think my hair loss is going to continue so I might in the future want to remove them. Am I interpreting [...]
Can Hair Transplant "Plugs" be Repaired by Lasers or Electrolysis?
December 8th, 2005Q: After a bad hair transplant, can you use lasers or electrolysis to remove the transplanted hair?
A: Electrolysis does not work well, because the follicular anatomy is distorted and it is too difficult to insert the needle in the right position.
Lasers will work as well with transplanted hair as it will with normal hair but, [...]
Can Repair of Old "Plug" Hair Transplant be Completed in One Session?
November 2nd, 2005Q: When performing a repair on an old, pluggy hair transplant, why can’t all the grafts be removed at once?
A: We always try to do this, but it is not always possible.
If the large grafts (plugs) are spaced too close together, suturing one will put tension on an adjacent graft and make it more difficult [...]
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