Donor Scar Repair: Corrective Surgery for Donor Scar

October 2022 in “ Hair Transplantation ”

donor scar repair hair transplantation linear scars strip harvest excision follicular unit extraction FUE scalp elasticity scar revision overharvesting large punches

TLDR Improving donor scar appearance in hair transplants involves careful technique and addressing factors like tension, scalp elasticity, and patient habits.

The document discussed the challenges and solutions related to donor scar repair in hair transplantation surgeries. It highlighted that linear scars from strip harvest excision could be influenced by factors such as tension on closure, scalp elasticity, and patient habits like smoking. While meticulous technique usually resulted in good scars, wide or multiple scars could occur, prompting patients to seek scar revision. Follicular unit extraction (FUE) could also lead to problematic scars due to overharvesting or using large punches. The chapter explored causes of poor scarring and methods to improve the appearance of donor scars.

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