Scarred Areas
Fixing The Donor Area
If there is adequate scalp laxity, the area of open donor scarring can be reduced in size or sometimes removed entirely. The patient below shows the typical scarring of the open donor technique. In his repair, a portion of the area was removed and the hair within the scar tissue was dissected out under microscopic control are re-implanted. Note the reduced size of the open donor zone. On his next procedure, this will be completely eliminated.
Covering Scarred Scalp
Although it is illegal in most states we occasionally see patients that have had hair systems, or artificial fibers that have been sewn directly into the skin. The body rejects these foreign materials and this often results in extensive scarring. The patient below had worn this type of system for many years. Fortunately he still had a moderate donor supply of thick, wavy salt and pepper hair. The after picture was taken after two sessions of Follicular Unit Transplantation.
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