Regular Member louierah Posted May 22, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 Does anyone know the best way to minimize the appearance of scars? I have appointments at some derm docs and plastic surgeons in early June to see if lasers would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member louierah Posted May 22, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 Does anyone know the best way to minimize the appearance of scars? I have appointments at some derm docs and plastic surgeons in early June to see if lasers would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hatrick Posted May 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 you could maybe try a very small FUE procedure to add some hairs into your scar line. My Hair Loss Weblog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Tessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted May 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 Lasers wont do a thing because there will still be no hair there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hounddog Posted May 22, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 Is there any reputible scar revision doctors in the Chicago area? I know everybody raves about Dr. Feller, but traveling and I dont get along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted May 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 How about steroid cream or injections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted May 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 HOUNDDOG Dr Konior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ja-Man Posted May 22, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 I recently read of someone on the HLH forum that had a series fraxel laser treatments done on his donor scar and saw a great improvement. I noticed that fue into the scar can improve the color by bringing more blood flow to the scar, but there may be issues with that, as you shave to the skin. Any scarring in your recepient area? I've been browsing the forum for the past year, I plan to post pics soon to get some top docs advise on improving part of my donor scar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hounddog Posted May 22, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2008 PLEASE GROW HAIR, Is the FUE/Scar procedure an expensive one? Should I anticipate spending more on that than on the HT itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted May 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2008 I like that name. Nothing like begging hair to grow. It depends how long and wide your scar is and whats acceptable to you. Well if your going to have a transplant then the original scar will be removed for no charge. Im not sure if thats what you were looking for in your second question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member louierah Posted May 23, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2008 no scars in the recipiant sites just the donar scar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted May 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2008 Louierah Are you asking a question or making a statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member louierah Posted May 23, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2008 answering a question above that asked if there was scars in the recipiant area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hounddog Posted May 23, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2008 Probably done as far as HT goes. Just want to look into the scar revision as I like to wear my hair short and dont see that as a possiblity with a donar scar. I just imagine that procedure being expensive, and wanted to get kind of a ball park figure. Thanks for your response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted May 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2008 If you just want the scar excised through the strip method it will cost anywhere from 1500-3000. That is the cheapest route and the first one I would take before fue. It all depends on how much . If your scalp is tight then fue might be a better option and depending how bad your scar is it could cost anywhere from 2500 - 5000. Without pic its hard to even guesstimate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dr. Ricardo Mejia Posted May 26, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 26, 2008 Louie: Every option has its risks and benefits. Without a proper scalp exam it is difficult to recommend the best advice. However, in general, options to consider would be: 1. Rexcise the scar using a trichophytic closure. To mimimize tension even more, consider doing it in stages rather than the whole scar at once. 2. FUE tranpslants into the scar 3. Steroid injections are not typically recommended unless you have a thickened hypertrophic scar. It will not do anything for a smooth scar, other than to risk more atrophy or stretching. 4. Fraxel or laser treatments could potentially affect adjacent hair bearing areas. Fraxel treatments have been used to minimize the appearance of scars. 5. Tattooing is not a good option due to color mismatch and fading of scars. It appears you have alot of donor area left. If you have abandoned transplants for a shaved look instead, then I would consider these options. However, if you are continuing with your hair restoration process in the future, this scar will generally be removed with the next transplant, and any corrections can hopefully be improved then. Ricardo Mejia MD, FAAD Jupiter FL Hair Transplant Network recommended physician; photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted May 26, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 26, 2008 Louierah, You seem to be lucky, your scar looks very thin and almost unnoticable from the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hounddog Posted May 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 27, 2008 I think the scar looks good also. Louierah, at what length with your hair is your scar hidden. Do you think you could get away with a #2 clipper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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