Hi,
I have what I consider to be a bad strip scar. It's the big smiley face type about 1cm wide. I've looked into repair with Dr Quatela (who is recommended by this site and who did the original work), and was given the options of scar removal and FUE into the scar. I like the idea of scar removal but am afraid of (1) not being able to sit still long enough to allow for proper healing and (2) if I can manage to heal, getting the same results as before.
The alternative is FUE. I'm really on the fence about this option b/c although I want the scar fixed I'm afraid of more surgery, that is to say more visible scarring on my head (which to me seems to scream "Hair Transplant Recipient!" It makes me very embarrassed, rightly or wrong, so) I've tried to search out other people's experiences with this type of repair but seem to find, only posts dated immediately or shortly after post-op, posts from doctors, or threads that seem to stray from the original topic.
I'm hoping that those who have had an HT scar repaired via FUE might share their long term results and experiences. Especially anyone who might have had the scar repaired with beard hair. (I feel so desperate that I'd rather have the FUE scars on my chin and neck than on my head! Though from the pictures I've seen online, the beard scars seem to heal better than those on the head)
So, did the procedure work to your satisfaction?
Who was your doctor and would you recommend him?
Was there additional scarring that prevents you from cutting your hair short? Like the strip scar does.
If you had the repair with beard hair, does the hair look right? is there bad scarring on your face?
Any other advice?
Anything you might share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.