Dr Carman 650 FU Graft Burn Repair

[Dr. Timothy Carman]

One of the more satisfying cases to do as a Hair Transplant Surgeon are those involving repairs or reconstruction following injury/accidents. This patient suffered third degree burns to two areas in the frontal scalp region, each about 6 cm2. Grafts were placed at a maximum density of about 50 FU/cm2. The results are showing grafted hair parted in the center of each of the scarred areas following growth of the grafts. Success in these cases really brings a smile to the patient's face!!!

[Steven Gabel, MD, FACS]

Dr. Carman

 

Great result. There is always some uncertainty when grafting into scar tissue. The fact that you were able to do high density grafting into a scar with this result is excellent. Really nice job. Did you to a few test grafts first to see if they would grow prior to implanting the full scar?

 

Steve Gabel, MD

[Dr. Timothy Carman]

Hey Steve- The entire case itself was small enough that we just went ahead without the test case. Because the nature of the scarring was not a scarring alopecia, we weren't concerned about growth issues relative to that issue, only that of adequate blood supply. At the time of surgery, the vascular potential of the skin is judged based on blood flow response to the incisions made, and density adjusted accordingly. Her blood supply was judged as excellent at the time of transplant, and the results bear that out. Thanks Steve.

Edited March 8, 2013 by Dr. Timothy Carman

[Steven Gabel, MD, FACS]

Your planning shows with the great result.