How much can donor area stretch?

[Secretasianman]

What happens to your scalp as you have more hair transplants? I've had several HT but looking to finish off with a scar revision and the leftover hair transplanted on the hairline.

 

How much does does the scalp stretch compared to the sides and back of the head? Does density also decrease on the scalp? Does your crown drop lower?

 

Appreciate your answers

[Thehairupthere]

Everyone's scalp stretches different amounts, it really depends on it's elasticity. There are exercises that can be performed to increase elasticity so scar will heal properly if the skin is already very tight. The crown may dip slightly because of several procedures but nothing noticeable.

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

I agree that before a scar revision or after having several previous procedures scalp exercises should be done to possibly increase elasticity prior to the procedure. Some patients have very tight scalps to begin with and they will be more limited in the number of procedures that can be performed. Also keep in mind that there is a risk of a wider scar even after a scar revision. It is important that proper techniques are used to close donor wounds under minimal tension.