inser1 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Good Morning Everyone. I found this forum after doing some research into hairloss. A brief history of what I am talking about: Around the end of August, I had a cyst removed from my head. I thought the hair would grow back as it looked fine immediately afterwards. Unfortunately I developed a keloid scar where the incision is. My questions are: 1) Is there a chance that hair will regrow on its own? 2) What is the best procedure to restore the hair if need to restore it at a doctor's? Please keep in mind that I do develop keloids. 3) Cost of treatment? Please see the attached picture. The hairless area is around the size of a dime. This may be small but it is especially noticeable as it is on the back of my head and there is a sharp contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inser1 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 From the research I have done it seems like the best choice is FUE? Will this cause any complications? Should I wait it out first? Many thanks to those who have read this so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member xtatic5 Posted November 3, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 3, 2013 It could just be shock loss so I would give it a couple more months. If a procedure is required, I believe the keloid must be treated first and then FUE into it. It won't take many grafts, maybe 60, and might cost around $500. I don't know if keloids will form on FUE scars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inser1 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Wow it would take $500 for just 60? The red area is not growing hair I take it? It is already smooth and dry... Edited November 3, 2013 by inser1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member xtatic5 Posted November 4, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 4, 2013 Wow it would take $500 for just 60? The average price per FUE graft in the US is $8 (for a reputable clinic anyway). It certainly isn't worth traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inser1 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Does anyone have any additional input on treatment methods? I looked up doctors near me that can potentially perform a procedure to reduce the scar. I am located in DE. Are there any recommendations for doctors? I have searched quite a while for solutions but have not found one for keloids. Does anyone have any other ideas? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted December 4, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted December 4, 2013 Check out Dr Wesley or True and Dorin in New York. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inser1 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks Spanker. I did the online consultation. Do these offices generally reply pretty quickly or could it be a while? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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