Will there be visible scarring after a hair transplant?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 137 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: “Will there be scarring?” · “Will there be visible scarring?” · “Will there be any scarring from a DHI hair transplant?” · “Will I have a visible scar?”

    Many potential hair transplant patients worry about visible scarring. Most providers claim that FUE leaves minimal, tiny, or nearly invisible scars68%Stated by 68% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dr. Özlem Biçer, Dr. Nitesh Lamoria, Moser Medical, 740 Park Beauty, Kaayakalp - Kolkata, Aron Nusbaum, M.D., and 14 more. and does not leave a linear scar55%Stated by 55% of the providers we surveyed. Including City Clinics, Crown Hair Institute, Dr Shukan Kapadia, Balance Hair Restoration, Dr. Roxanna Sadoughifar Hair Institute – Hair Transplant Clinic Tehran, Dr Hakan Clinic, and 14 more.. About half of clinics assert that FUE scars are usually concealed by surrounding hair45%Stated by 45% of the providers we surveyed. Including Palm Beach Skin & Hair Restoration - Dr. Leena Ramani, Dr. Andre Nel Hair Restoration, Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh, Cosmoplastic Surgery, New York Hair Transplant, HairPalace, Alvi Armani, and 14 more., even with short hairstyles, and that FUE scars heal quickly and become virtually invisible over time38%Stated by 38% of the providers we surveyed. Including Skinaa, Lee Hair Restoration, Modi Hair Plant Clinic, Dr. Robert Jones Hair Transplantation, Rehaira DHI Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey, Minnerva Clinic, and 14 more.. However, a few providers acknowledge that FUE scars may be visible11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Skin & Smile Masters - Panipat's 1st premium hair transplant clinic, Prime Grafts Clinic, The Hair NP, The Skin and Hair Clinic, NeoGraft, Mediwell Hair Clinic, and 9 more. with very short haircuts.

    About a quarter of providers admit that there is no 'scarless' procedure29%Stated by 29% of the providers we surveyed. Including Vinings Surgery & Hair Restoration Center, EstePera Hair Transplant Turkey, Jason Champagne, M.D., Rosanelli, Tampa Bay Hair Group, Hardik Doshi, M.D. FACS, and 14 more.; all hair transplants result in some scarring. They also claim that scarring is inevitable23%Stated by 23% of the providers we surveyed. Including Aventus Clinic, Dr. Rajpal Aesthetics Plastic Surgeon, Dr Madhu's Advanced, Dr. Manoj Khanna, Hair Growth Doctor, Kosmoderma, and 14 more. but can be minimized or concealed. The visibility of scars21%Stated by 21% of the providers we surveyed. Including Canadian Hair Transplant, Medihair Hair Transplant Melbourne, Drs Hébert et Dorval, Cozmaa, Advanced, Ohio Hair Restoration, and 14 more. depends on hair length, individual healing characteristics, and surgical technique.

    For the FUT method, about a quarter of providers state that FUT leaves a linear scar in the donor area24%Stated by 24% of the providers we surveyed. Including Pure Dermatology Cosmetic & Hair Center, Best Hair Transplant Clinic, Varona Hair Restoration, North Shore Hair Transplant Specialists, MD Hair Labs & Vitality, Saleem Plastic Surgeon, and 14 more.. About one in seven clinics claim that FUT scars are usually concealed by surrounding hair18%Stated by 18% of the providers we surveyed. Including GS Tricho Derma Clinic, Dr. Vikesh Vij, CaloAesthetics® Plastic Surgery Center, St. Petersburg Center for Plastic Surgery, Liverpool Hair Transplant Clinic, Queen Clinic, and 14 more., but the linear scar remains a consideration for patients.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — drawn from 189 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer, showing 24. 7 translated into English from the clinic's own language.

    1. With the FUE technique, there is no linear scar. Translated
      New Hair Graft Grand Baie, MU
    2. Scars are usually not noticeable if the patient use donor hairs less than 2cm length.
      Dr. Özlem Biçer İstanbul, TR
    3. … small wounds are formed in the donor area, which are usually almost invisible to the naked eye after recovery. Translated
      Integrafts - Hair Transplant Center Indonesia Jakarta, ID
    4. … the donor area) and the use of modern tools, the traces are practically invisible even with short hair. Translated
      Sonia Capelli Powodów Drugi, PL
    5. No, the DHI hair transplant does not leave scars minimizing the trauma suffered by the follicle during its extraction.
      Asli Tarcan Clinic | Haartransplantationen in der Türkei Istanbul Köln, DE
    6. FUE leaves tiny, almost invisible scars, while FUT may leave a linear scar.
      Dr. Nitesh Lamoria Jaipur, IN
    7. … follicular units from within the existing hair, there is minimal scarring in the donor area.
      Aron Nusbaum, M.D. Miami, US
    8. In the donor area, there is a minimal scar, as natural hair from the donor region covers the fine existing scar (which has an average … Translated
      Clínica Bloch São Paulo, BR
    9. It is worth noting that with the Power FUE method, there are no marks or scars after the procedure. Translated
      Derma Hair Clinic Dr. Karalexis Athens, GR
    10. … micro grafts rather than a large strip requiring stitches, scarring is minimal and not visible (unlike with traditional hair transplant procedures).
      SmartGraft Atlanta Hair Center Marietta, US
    11. Modern techniques like FUE and DHI leave minimal to no visible scarring.
      Dr. Roxanna Sadoughifar Hair Institute – Hair Transplant Clinic Tehran Tehran, IR
    12. Virtually all scars are well hidden with the exception of an extensive body shaping procedure for patients who have lost in excess …
      Vinings Surgery & Hair Restoration Center Atlanta, US
    13. The punctures are extremely tiny, leaving unnoticeable scars.
      Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh, Cosmoplastic Surgery New York, US
    14. With SmartGraft FUE technology, scarring is minimal.
      740 Park Beauty New York, US
    15. In the FUE technique, there is no visible linear scar. Translated
      Clínica Bottura Cuiabá, BR
    16. FUE leaves no linear scar.
      City Clinics Sheffield, GB
    17. FUE leaves tiny punctate scars; FUT leaves a fine line, usually covered by hair. Translated
      Dr. Cristiano Lucero Balneário Perequê, BR
    18. No, this surgery won't leave any visible scarring behind.
      Kaayakalp - Kolkata Kolkata, IN
    19. One long, thin scar for FUT, thousands of extremely small, round scars for FUE, and smallest, point-shaped scars for …
      Moser Medical Vienna, AT
    20. With advanced FUE techniques, scarring is minimal and almost invisible to the naked eye.
      GS Tricho Derma Clinic Haridwar, IN
    21. While some scarring can occur, it is virtually undetectable.
      Crown Hair Institute Beverly Hills, US
    22. … and more refined techniques most of our patients are getting almost negligible and undetectable scars.
      Dr Madhu's Advanced Telangana, IN
    23. Each time the hair follicles are extracted, they leave a small round scar.
      Skinaa Jaipur, IN
    24. … properly in a high-quality clinic, this technique leaves only very small, dot-like marks that are usually not noticeable unless the hair is shaved very short.
      Dr Hakan Clinic Istanbul, TR