Dr. Parsa Mohebi Discusses Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation (FUT) Scar Revision

In a recent article, recommended hair transplant surgeon Dr. Parsa Mohebi shared his expert opinion regarding follicular unit transplantation (FUT) scar revision.

According to Dr. Mohebi:

Hair transplant surgeons have been dealing with scalp scars in “strip” hair transplantation since the introduction of the follicular unit transplantation procedure. There are also other ways patients may end up having a linear scar after other scalp procedures such as neurosurgical operations or trauma to the head. Although most scars are hidden in patient’s native hair, some may become exposed due to their proximity to the hairline or when a patient keeps his hair short.

Depending on the size, type and location of scars, hair restoration surgeons may have to use different techniques to minimize their appearance. We have created an algorithm that hair transplant or other cosmetic surgeons can use toward the most effective methods to address follicular unit transplantation scars and the proper surgical or medical approach to them.

Among the factors that are being taken into account for scalp scar revision are: the prior history of scar occurrence and the patient’s reaction to injuries in other parts of the body. A proper physical examination can reveal what proportion of the visibility of scar is due to stretching or hypertrophic reaction and what portion has to do with hair transection. 

The scars that are wider than what is expected might have some components of stretching. To improve the visibility of stretched scars the surgeon needs to use a technique to minimize the contrast between the hairless scar and neighboring areas of the scalp by bringing hair inside the scar.

We will discuss trichophytic closure and its variants such as upper, lower, double edged or partial trichophytic closure, then evaluate the indications of each method. We will also evaluate the requirement for a follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure that might be used in addition to trichophytic closures in select hair transplant scars.

We created a system so that surgeons can assess the right surface of scalp that is needed to be de-epithelialized in order to bring the adequate amount of hair into the scar. Every hair restoration surgeon should be familiar and knowledgeable about the cosmetic products or non-medical methods that could be used to improve scars. We evaluate the role of a variety of techniques that might be used solely or in conjunction with surgical procedures for improving appearance of scars. Among those we will discuss: microfibers, foundations, and coloring agents for skin and hair or tattooing of scalp. We will discuss a comprehensive algorithm that can be utilized as a guide for surgeons to produce a better appearance of scar, if they are inevitable, to conceal their visibility.

We thank Dr. Mohebi for sharing his hair transplant scar revision knowledge, and hope this information benefits various hair loss sufferers.
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Blake – aka Future_HT_Doc

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