I had a hair transplant back in 2001 that left me with an unsightly scar in the back that goes practically from ear to ear. I have to grow my hair at least two inches to cover it, and when it’s wet it look horrible. I’d like to see if this could be corrected. What should be my next step and can this be accomplished?
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There is always hope that a less than ideal donor scar can be improved. The best method for correcting an unsightly scar in the donor region will depend on several factors including: 1) the width of the scar; 2) the location of the scar with respect to how high or low it was placed in the donor region; 3) the elasticity of the surrounding scalp; and 4) the baseline follicular-unit density in the region immediately adjacent to the scar.

There are two basic modalities available for correcting the scar. One can undergo a scar revision at which time the scar is excised and the remaining incision is meticulously repaired. An open scar revision like this will depend on the width of the scar and the elasticity of the surrounding scalp. A tight scalp may preclude this option since there needs to be some redundant scalp available to stretch into the defect which is left following removal of the scar. Tension is one of the single greatest contributors to the creation of a wide scar following a strip harvest procedure. You will have a high risk for developing another wide scar if the revised incision is closed under tension. Read the Story

I am between a 3 and a 4 on the Norwood scale. I know it’s hard to give a price without seeing me, but I am asking for an estimate that will give me some kind of idea what I can afford.

Thanks in advance,
Terry
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Mr. Terry,

As you might expect, meeting a patients expectations depend on many factors with regards to their current state and end goals. Many men depending on age could be very happy with as little as 3000 grafts (esp is you are more of a stage 3 than 4), but I would not be surprised if you came back in at a later date and add another 1500 grafts.

In addition to your pattern hair color, quality and curl can have significant benefits or detractions with regards to your overall happiness. So many factors go into achieving ones desired goal that it can be hard to say what you might spend. But I suspect it would cost somewhere between 10K-15K to produce and nice end result. Read the Story