Hair Transplant on Scar Repair
Scarring and bald patches that result from injury, surgery, or even a prior hair transplant can be effectively camouflaged with this advanced grafting technique performed by Dr. Linkov.
What’s Involved in Scar Repair Surgery?
Scar repair hair transplants are a specialized procedure that focuses on grafting follicles directly into the scarred tissue and blending with the surrounding hair. Often performed using FUE excision, it can be very impactful for masking face lift and brow lift scars.
The goal of scar repair surgery is to:
- Camouflage linear FUT scars or FUE dot scars from previous hair transplants
- Fill or mask traumatic or surgical scars
- Enhance density where previous grafts may have failed
Beyond technique and artistry, success often depends on scar vascularity, donor supply, and scar location.
Types of Scars Treated
Examples of scars that can be treated are:
- Donor strip scars that have widened from tension
- Recipient site ‘pits’
- Old ‘plug’ sites
- Face lift or brow lift scars
- Linear or circular pox-type scars in the beard or brows
- Over harvested donor sites
Many types of scars in the scalp, sideburns, brows, or beard can be treated with a targeted hair transplant, but each case is unique and requires a consultation.
Scar Revision Techniques
- Camouflage grafting — directly into scar tissue.
- Scar excision — where larger scars are surgically removed to decrease size before grafting.
Every scar is unique meaning no two scar repair surgeries are the same. Each case requires a bespoke plan and consultation.
Which Scars Benefit Most?
The types of scars that benefit most are linear FUT donor scars, facelift scars, recipient site pitting, and stable traumatic scars. It’s best to avoid treating recent scars with active inflammation.
What to Expect
After a consultation and agreed upon restoration plan, your surgery is booked and performed in-office. Results improve gradually over 6-12 months, with any subsequent surgeries occurring a year out.
Ready to Start Your Hair Restoration Journey?
Each scar is a unique case and scar repair always begins with a personalized consultation. Let’s assess your hair goals together and find the right, confident approach for your needs.
Linkov Hair Surgery
150 E 56th St, #1A
New York, NY 10022
(212) 970-9404