3 Techniques to Repair Scalp Scar

Scar left by chemical burn

Irregular patches left by FUE

3 techniques are available in our center to reduce size of scalp scar：

1. Scalp Micropigmentation

2. FUE-Grafting into scar

2. Excision and Re-Closure

The advance of Scalp Micropigmentation has made it the preferred choice in most cases. Also it changes our preference for hair transplant technique, when FUT making a return. The downside of FUT, the linear scar at the back of the head, can now be easily fixed by SMP, leaving the patients with the option of wearing skin head even after a FUT procedure.

Technique 1 : Scalp Micropigmentation

Our SMP ( Scalp Micropigmentation ) is performed using our patent device to introduce pigment into the scalp to mimic natural hair follicles. The goal of SMP is to reduce the reflection of light from the balding scalp , somehow similar to the use of artificial fibres.

Indications

•   Scar left by previous FUT hair transplant procedure
•   Scar or mottling left by previous FUE hair transplant procedure
•   Any scalp surgery, including facelife

Our Technique

•   Create pigmented slits that look like natural hair follicles;
•   Control the direction and flow of the slits to blend in seamlessly with the existing hairs
•   It crucial to match the pigment with the individual's skin complexion
•   The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and mild sedation in an aseptic envirnoment

Postop Care

•   Special formulated ointment will be provided to assist color retention and wound healing
•   Avoid shampoo for 2-3 days
•   Avoid sunburn to the scalp

Number of Session

•   It usually just one session to achieve the required result
•   Touch up may be required
•   Under normal circumstance the color would last 3 to 4 years

Technique 2 : FUE-Grafting into Scar

FUT Scar - Before

After Grafting into Scar

Indications

•   Scar left by previous FUT hair transplant procedure
•   Any scalp surgery, including facelife

Our Technique

•   We use FUE to extract graft from the donor area
•   2-hair and 3-hair follicular units are used for better result
•   The number of grafts transplanted is limited due to the compromise of circulation in scar

Postop Care

•   The use of silicone and Vitamin C gel is recommended for the first few months

Number of Session

•   It may take more than one session to achieve the required result as not 100% of graft transplanted will grow。

Adjuvant Therapy

•   Topical Minoxidil and silicone gel can be applied after the procedure。
•   It can be combined with SMP to give a more 3-D appearance。

Technique 3 : Excision and Re-Closure

Case 1 : Scar Repair

This man had hair transplant elsewhere. Donor scar was 5-6 mm wide.

We excised old scar and harvested 1700 grafts. New scar was only 2-3 mm wide.

Case 2 : Scar included and excised in 2nd FUT Procedure

Hair transplant in another center with wide scar.

Old scar included in the new strip with 2,500 grafts.

Indications

•   Scar left by previous FUT
•   Any scalp surgery, including facelife

Our 3 Steps Technique

•   Step 1 : Excise old scar
•   Step 2 : Trichophytic Closure with lower edge of wound trimmed 2mm
•   Step 3 : Postop Care

Number of Session

•   May take more than one session to excise wide scar in stages

Adjuvant Therapy

•   It can be combined with FUE-Grafting +/- SMP in a second procedure to give better result
•   Topical Minoxidil and silicone gel can be applied after the procedure