Can a hair transplant cover scars?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 19 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “Can beard transplant cover scars?” · “Can a scar be covered with a hair transplant?” · “Can a scar or burn be camouflaged with a hair transplant?” · “Can beard transplantation be used for scars?”

    Most providers agree that hair transplants can be used to cover scars63%Stated by 63% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh, Cosmoplastic Surgery, Instituto Médico del Prado México - Dr. Espinosa Custodio, Hair Harmony and You, Capital Hair Restoration, Young Hair Restoration Clinic, Hair Extreme - Medilife Hospital, and 6 more. on the scalp. This procedure can assist individuals with scars from surgeries, injuries, or conditions that have left visible marks. However, the process requires careful planning and assessment. If the scar comes from a scarring hair-loss disease such as lichen planopilaris or frontal fibrosing alopecia, surgeons generally want the disease to have been inactive for at least two years before grafting (the review's authors suggest 2 to 5 years), and a dermatologist should confirm this (Singh & Muthuvel 2021, PMID 34984092).

    About half of clinics emphasize that a consultation is needed47%Stated by 47% of the providers we surveyed. Including Moarm Hair Transplant Clinic Seoul, Hair Transplant Birmingham, Shape and Skin, Twachaa Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic, Hairtec Clinic, Dr. Paphon Asawaworarit, and 2 more. to assess the scar's condition and discuss the best strategy for a hair transplant. During this consultation, the surgeon evaluates the scar tissue to determine the feasibility of the transplant and the best approach. This is crucial because about half of providers also note that transplanting into scar tissue can be challenging37%Stated by 37% of the providers we surveyed. Including Capital Hair Restoration, Moarm Hair Transplant Clinic Seoul, Young Hair Restoration Clinic, and 3 more. due to factors like reduced blood supply, which can affect the transplant's success.

    There is some disagreement among providers about the success rates of hair transplants on scar tissue. About a quarter of providers state that the success of hair transplants21%Stated by 21% of the providers we surveyed. Including Shape and Skin, Hairtec Clinic, Moarm Hair Transplant Clinic Seoul. on scar tissue depends on factors such as blood circulation, the health of the donor area, and the patient's overall health. These factors can significantly influence the procedure's outcome. Conversely, a minority of providers acknowledge that the rate of hair that does not hold can be higher in scar tissue11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Hair Extreme - Medilife Hospital, Moarm Hair Transplant Clinic Seoul., indicating a risk of lower success rates in scarred areas.

    Regarding techniques, about a quarter of clinics claim that the FUE technique is often used to hide or camouflage visible scars21%Stated by 21% of the providers we surveyed. Including Face Toronto, Chesapeake Hair Restoration, Active Hair Clinic, and 1 more.. This method is preferred by some because it involves extracting individual hair follicles, which can be less invasive and leaves small dot scars rather than a linear scar. Additionally, a minority of providers assert that an experienced surgeon is needed11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Instituto Médico del Prado México - Dr. Espinosa Custodio, Moarm Hair Transplant Clinic Seoul. to achieve satisfactory results when transplanting over scars, highlighting the importance of choosing a skilled professional for this delicate procedure.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — the 17 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer.

    1. Yes, hair restoration can often be used to cover scarred areas on the scalp.
      Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh, Cosmoplastic Surgery New York, US
    2. … truth is that a hair graft can be performed over a scar, thus helping to conceal it.
      Instituto Médico del Prado México - Dr. Espinosa Custodio Ciudad de Mexico, MX
    3. YES , Hair transplantation can be done on the scars of the head due to any injury or chemical burns.
      Hair Harmony and You Bhubaneswar, IN
    4. Yes. Hair can be successfully transplanted into areas of the scalp affected by scarring, whether from previous surgery, injury, or trauma.
      Capital Hair Restoration Manchester, GB
    5. However, it is still possible to transplant on the scar tissue and have good surgery results to have a natural style.
      Moarm Hair Transplant Clinic Seoul Seoul, KR
    6. In these cases FUE is often used to hide or camouflage the visible scar.
      Face Toronto Toronto, CA
    7. … to this tissue can be challenging, but in most cases, we can improve the cover and camouflage of scars.
      Young Hair Restoration Clinic Sydney, AU
    8. Selected facial scars may be considered, although graft growth through scar tissue can be less predictable and requires individual …
      Hair Transplant Birmingham Birmingham, GB
    9. The appearance of the old pluggy transplant look can be greatly improved by applying a combination of modern techniques.
      Holt Hair Restoration Center Grand Rapids, US
    10. The hair transplant is possible on scars and burns as well as the rate of hair that does not hold can be higher.
      Hair Extreme - Medilife Hospital İstanbul, TR
    11. Yes! Hair transplants are great for filling scars resulting from a number of things.
      Chesapeake Hair Restoration Timonium, US
    12. Yes. Transplants can cover injury or surgery marks if healthy donor follicles are available.
      Shape and Skin Visakhapatnam, IN
    13. Yes, it can effectively cover scars and restore hair growth in those areas.
      HTP - Advanced Hair Transplant Clinic- Hair Transplant In Pune Pune, IN
    14. In these cases FUE is often used to hide or camouflage the visible scar.
      Active Hair Clinic İstanbul, TR
    15. Yes, hair can be restored in the scars of the scalp which occurred due to burns, chemical injuries, accidents and surgical procedures on the scalp.
      Twachaa Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic Gondā City, IN
    16. Yes. With DHI technology we can cover or fill in any scars on the scalp with a hair transplant treatment.
      Grow Pro Hair Gold Coast, AU
    17. At Hairtec Hair Clinic we can successfully treat scar tissue and re-implant follicles into it.
      Hairtec Clinic London, GB