Hair Transplant Scar Removal

Hair Transplant scar removal is a cosmetic treatment for those who undergo hair transplant operations to achieve an ideal look. Hair transplant scar removal operation differs depending on the method used for the previous hair transplant operation. FUT method, which is a surgical method, leaves a surgical scar afterward, those who undergo hair transplant with the FUT method, prefer hair transplant scar removal operations to erase the scar. However, in FUE hair transplant operation is an advanced method that does not leave a surgical scar. However, the method preferred for hair transplant is determined after a detailed examination to choose the most efficient method for the patient’s conditions and expectations.

Today’s cosmetic procedures can provide solutions to many skin problems including sunspots to surgical scars. Surgical scars can completely be erased by various methods.

What Are The Methods Of Hair Transplant Scar Removal Operation?

The following are the methods used in hair transplant scar removal operations:

Laser Treatment: Laser treatment is the most common method for scar removal operations. In this method, laser beams make tiny punctures on the skin, and skin cells increase collagen production to heal these punctures meanwhile erasing the scars. Laser treatments are also used for wrinkles, lines, or spots.
Hair Simulation: Hair simulation can be preferred as a hair transplant alternative and also as a scar removal. Hair simulation also called hair tattoo or micro pigmentation, tattoos tiny dots simulating hair appearance, and can cover scars and make them look like hair lines.

What Is Laser Scar Removal Procedure Like?

Hair Transplant scar removal with laser is a method that can be preferred by anyone at any age. The biggest advantage of the laser treatment is that it does not require a second treatment. After laser treatment, the scar cannot become apparent again. Laser treatment has no side effects. Following is the must-know information about laser treatment:

Laser treatment may require a few sessions depending on the size and depth of the scar tissue.
After the treatment, the skin renews itself over time, after renewal, results become apparent.
Laser treatments do not have serious complications or side effects. In some cases, a burning sensation or redness may be experienced, however, they disappear in a short time.
In laser hair transplant scar removal operations, ideal results can be achieved if the scar is not too deep.
Laser treatments renew the dead skin layer and trigger healing.
Laser treatments are performed under local anesthesia and patients can be discharged on the same day.

What Is Hair Simulation Scar Removal Procedure Like?

Hair simulation scar removal is a very similar method to tattooing, using tiny needles to create a hair-like look. It is also similar to permanent makeup. Hair simulation operations can be preferred by those who do not have enough grafts for hair transplant operations. In the scar removal procedure, hair simulation creates a hair-like look on the scar tissue and makes it blend with the rest of the hair. The ink used in hair simulation operations is a special product that does not cause harm or irritation and is removed from the body over time.

Is Hair Simulation Permanent?

The permanency of hair simulation operation is an important factor in whether to choose it for scar removal or not. However, hair simulation operation is not permanent as laser treatments. The duration of the hair simulation operation is different for each patient, but generally color fades in 3-6 years. Many factors such as exposure to the sun, chemical products, and chlorine affect the duration of hair simulation.

Is Hair Transplant Possible On The Scar Tissue?

Hair Transplant on scar tissue is an advantageous method that works both ways for the patients, while hair transplant operations scars can be hidden. The FUE method, which is an advanced hair transplant method, can provide solutions for problems such as scars caused by burning, damage, or surgeries. The following are the factors that affect the success of the hair transplant for scar tissues:

Scars condition
Conditions of the cells in the scar tissue area
Depth of the scar
The extent of the damage on the scar tissue area

To operate, blood circulation in the scar tissue area must be healthy and the tissue around must be normal, which leads to the fact that not every scar tissue is suitable for hair transplant operation.

What Is Hair Transplant On The Scar Tissue Procedure Like?

Hair Transplant on scar tissue requires a more sensitive approach compared to other methods. If the area is damaged, the success rate drops for the operation. The FUE method is the preferred method for hair transplant on scar tissue. Following are the procedure steps:

Operation is performed under local anesthesia and patients do not feel any pain or aching
Each graft is extracted individually by FUE micro motors.
Tiny incisions are made in the transplant area
Extracted grafts are transplanted individually through incisions.

In hair transplant on scar tissue operations, small scars are covered with denser grafts, larger scars are covered with low-density grafts to achieve the ideal look.

Is Hair Transplant Possible Without Scar?

A Hair Transplant without a scar is an important aspect for those who want to undergo a hair transplant operation but do not wish to have scar removal operations afterward. Today’s cosmetic surgeries for hair transplant are evolved not to require incisions. Using micro motors for hair transplantation operations prevents skin damage and does not leave surgical scars.

What Are Scar-Free Hair Transplant Methods?

Scar-free hair transplant method is the FUE hair transplant method that uses micro motors to extract and transplant grafts. In the FUT method, grafts are cut in strips from the donor site. In FUE method has various sub-methods such as Sapphire FUE hair transplant, and DHI hair transplant, these sub-methods are based on the FUE technique and do not leave surgical scars. Methods are determined according to the patient’s needs, conditions, and expectations after an examination by the surgeon. The Sapphire FUE method can also be used for hair transplant scar removal operations.

Unveil a renewed you with our Hair Transplant Scar Removal service at Forbest Clinic, Istanbul. Our specialized team effectively diminishes the visible signs of past hair transplant procedures, leaving you with a more natural, seamless result.

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