Treating Hair Loss Caused by Synthetic Hair Implant

September 2021 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Inderjit Kaur

androgenic alopecia synthetic hair implant necrosis follicular unit excision infection scarring FUE

TLDR Synthetic hair implants can cause infection and scarring, so safer options like follicular unit excision are recommended.

A Malaysian-Chinese man suffering from androgenic alopecia underwent a synthetic hair implant, which led to necrosis on the frontotemporal recess area of his scalp. The necrotic tissue was removed and, after a 12-month healing period, a follicular unit excision (FUE) was performed. The synthetic hair implant caused infection and permanent scarring on the scalp. The study concludes that synthetic hair implantation is controversial and risky, and safer options like FUE should be suggested to patients.

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