This question, from a member of our Hair Loss Social Community and Discussion Forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. William Lindsey:
I wonder if a prospective patient should/could look at other scars on their body (e.g., other operations, old injuries etc.) to help predict the possible outcome of his/her hair transplant scar?
I posted a case a few years ago that showed a guy with a large keloid (a white man aged 40) on his neck from surgery elsewhere and we were fortunate to have an almost imperceptible scalp scar. But, the patient and I discussed the chance of getting a bad scar before proceeding.
All things you should discuss with your hair restoration physician before signing up.
Dr. William Lindsey – McLean, VA
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David (TakingThePlunge)
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