Using FUE to Conceal the Scar from a Strip Hair Transplant Procedure

If [tag]follicular unit grafts[/tag] from [tag]FUE[/tag] are transplanted into the scar from a [tag]strip procedure[/tag], how short can the hair be cut without exposing the [tag]strip scar[/tag]?

This insightful answer was provided  by Dr. William Lindsey of Reston, VA who is one of our recommended hair restoration physicians.

It all depends on the [tag]FUT[/tag] scar. An excellent follicular unit transplantation scar may be undetectable, but they are rare. A very good strip scar can be camouflaged with just a small buzz of overlying hair and, if needed, a [tag]follicular unit extraction[/tag] procedure may help but probably not.

While a good scar may need FUE for a buzz cut to conceal it, a poor scar may require a lot more work. How much work depends on both the doctor and the patient as both have a role in the healing process.

Lastly, one patient’s idea of a bad scar may not be the same for all others. Recently I had a patient see me about a scar that really concerned him. While I think that I can improve it, I did tell him that I’d personally grade his scar as a “B” or “B+”. Improving a B scar to an A scar may not be worth as much to him as perhaps improving a D to an A, which would result in a dramatic change.

Dr. Lindsey McLean VA

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David – aka TakingThePlunge
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