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Staged Hair Transplantation in Face and Scalp Scars After Carbon Dioxide Laser or Platelet-Rich Plasma-Assisted Scar Tissue Remodeling

research Staged Hair Transplantation in Face and Scalp Scars after Carbon Dioxide Laser or Platelets Rich Plasma-Assisted Scar Tissue Remodeling

July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine”

This study concluded that preparing scars with either platelet-rich plasma or CO₂ laser significantly improved outcomes in hair transplantation for patients with cicatricial alopecia.

research Treatment of Postsurgical Scalp Scar Deformity Using Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

11 citations , May 2019 in “BioMed Research International”

The researchers reported that follicular unit hair transplantation achieved a mean graft survival rate of 80.67% and significantly improved patient and observer satisfaction in individuals with stable cicatricial alopecia from postsurgical scalp scarring.

research Hair transplantation in burn scar alopecia

8 citations , January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing”

This review discusses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration in burn alopecia, highlighting follicular unit extraction and transplant as preferred methods but reports no new clinical findings.

research Scalp Reduction for Alopecia

16 citations , October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

In this report, a 17-year-old boy received successful scalp reduction surgery for alopecia due to a thermal burn, achieving excellent cosmetic results without hypertrophic or keloidal scarring.

research Scalp Reconstruction and Repair

9 citations , November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

This article reviews techniques for repairing scalp deformities and concludes that combining older methods with modern hair restoration allows for satisfactory treatment of large scarred areas.

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community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

in Transplants 23 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

community Microneedling and hair transplants - my hair surgeon advised against it

in Microneedling 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started on Finasteride, switched to Dutasteride, and is considering microneedling but was advised against it by their hair surgeon due to potential scalp issues affecting a planned hair transplant. Other users suggest alternatives like Minoxidil, PRP, and avoiding microneedling due to the risk of scar tissue impacting transplant results.

community Can pp405 revive dead follicles for long time bald people? Are those even dead? After 10+ years bald

47 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles but is unlikely to help with long-term baldness where follicles are replaced by scar tissue. It is seen as a potential adjunct to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but its effectiveness on deeply fibrotic or scarred areas is doubtful.

community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.

community Could microneedling for the next 5 years cause any permanent damage?

in Microneedling 22 upvotes 3 years ago

Microneedling for hair loss and its potential long-term effects. Some users believe it can cause fibrosis and scar tissue if done too frequently or deeply, while others claim it has improved their hair loss when done correctly. There is limited scientific research on the topic.

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