Hair Transplantation in Cicatricial Alopecia: The Role of Autologous Fat Transfer

In 2020, a study was conducted on 21 patients with scarring alopecia to assess the effectiveness of autologous fat transfer (AFT) and hair transplantation (HT). The study found that AFT significantly improved hair growth in the area of scarring alopecia, with hair regrowth being constant, early, and more predictable after the hair transplant. The study also observed that AFT in HT allowed for greater transplant density and reduced the need for multiple HT sessions. However, managing patient expectations was crucial, especially in cases of women with scarring alopecia, as the density achieved may not meet their expectations. The study concluded that AFT has tremendous potential in improving hair growth in scarring alopecia, suggesting the need for future studies.