What Factors Influence the Quality of a Hair Transplant Strip Scar?

This question, from a member of our [tag]hair loss[/tag] social community and discussion forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. William Lindsey:

What are the factors that influence [tag]hair transplant[/tag] scar quality?

The most important component to getting superior scars is minimal tension on the skin edges before putting in the skin sutures. Taking the load off with a deep layer or 2, whether it’s on a facelift or [tag]hair restoration[/tag] surgery, has been shown for decades to limit widening in most, but not every, patient.

As I’ve posted many times, 1 in 30 of my hair transplant patients get a wider scar. Interestingly however, in 3600 or more facelifts, I personally know of only 2 cases of widening in front of the ears. Definitely more forgiving statistically than the scalp.

Dr. William Lindsey
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David
Editorial Assistant and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.