Senior Member Janna Posted September 29, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2014 At Shapiro Medical, we often get referrals for some of the lesser known causes of hair loss. In this post we present the use of hair transplants in chemical burns. This is not uncommon and there are a fair number of females who will accidently suffer a 3rd degree chemical burn of the scalp during hair lightening. Because the blood supply is poorer in this type of scar, we have to usually plan on two sessions. The first one adds some hair but also converts the scar tissue into more normal dermal tissue with a better blood supply. The hair transplants also act as small skin grafts that will attract a better blood supply and the tissue becomes healthier. The second transplant can be done more densely. If one is too aggressive the first time around you can get necrosis and poor growth. It is very rewarding to do these type of patients. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted September 30, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 30, 2014 Wow that must have been painful. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bismarck Posted September 30, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 30, 2014 Great work. Curious, was this a pro bono case? Either way, really gave her a new lease on life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted September 30, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 30, 2014 Stellar work! I hope that poor girl sued the salon that disfigured her. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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