Hair Transplant for Scar Repair

In recent years, hair transplant surgery has been established as a new, highly effective method of repairing scarred or damaged skin on the scalp.

During a scar hair transplant procedure, a surgeon will transplant hair follicles into areas of scar tissue. Unlike traditional techniques (such as scalp micropigmentation), getting a hair transplant over a scar provides a permanent restoration solution

Dr Bonaros provides expert scar repairs at his hair restoration clinic in Glasgow. Contact us to find out more about getting a hair transplant for scar repair.

Hair Transplantation for Scar Repair

Scalp scarring can result from a variety of causes, including accidents, burns, inflammatory diseases, and surgical marks. Individuals also commonly undergo scar revision for prior transplant surgeries like FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation).

Hair transplantation has evolved remarkably over the years, providing solutions that extend beyond hair restoration for genetic hair loss. Today, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) surgery stands as a beacon of hope for individuals seeking effective scalp scar repair.

Understanding FUE for Scar Repair

FUE hair transplant surgery is a detailed procedure that involves the individual extraction of healthy hair follicles from a donor area (usually the back of the scalp).

These follicles are then implanted into the scar tissue. The value of FUE for scar repair is linked to its precision and minimal invasiveness. This allows a surgeon to carefully place new hair follicles into scarred skin.

Pre-Operative Requirements

Hair transplant surgeons and patients will have several consultations before a hair transplant for scarring can take place.
The purpose of these consultations is outlined below.

In-Depth Consultation

Before surgery, all patients should have an in-depth consultation with their hair transplant surgeon. During this initial consultation, your medical history, the nature of your scarring, and your desires are discussed. Your surgeon will explain the procedure, discuss potential risks and outcomes, and create a tailored treatment suited to your specific needs.

The Importance of Accurate Scar Assessment

Before determining a treatment plan, it is essential for your surgeon to thoroughly examine your scar tissue. This examination will cover factors such as the size, texture, vascularity, and flexibility of your scar.

Vascularity (blood supply) within the scar supports the nourishment and growth of transplanted follicles. This plays a key role in determining the viability of a hair transplant. Unfortunately, scars often have a limited blood supply, meaning they cannot hold densely packed follicles in the same way as healthy scalp skin.

Creating the Treatment Plan

With an understanding of the scar’s properties, a hair loss specialist can develop a tailored treatment plan. A common approach for scars with compromised blood supply involves a two-step procedure.

The initial session targets a moderate density of follicles, avoiding overwhelming the scar’s limited blood supply.
After a healing period of at least a year, a second procedure may be contemplated to enhance density whilst ensuring the optimal survival rate of the transplanted hair.

In certain cases, depending on the scar characteristics and the patient’s health, a more aggressive single-step transplantation might be feasible. However, setting realistic expectations and proceeding with caution is crucial to prevent damage to both the scar and the transplanted hair follicles.

Minimally Invasive Approach for Scar Coverage

At Dr Bonaros, we use the WAW Duo FUE system. This technology is effective for scar repair, allowing for gentle extraction and implantation, improving healing and coverage.

Its Hybrid Tornado Punch minimises trauma to the surrounding tissue, promoting better graft survival in scarred areas. The system’s precise control over angulation, depth and oscillation ensures optimal placement, improving the likelihood of successful graft integration even in challenging scar tissue.

Post-Operative Guidelines

Scar Repair Expectations

Knowing what to expect after your hair transplant for scars is essential for easing your recovery process.

After an FUE hair transplant procedure, you will most likely experience some discomfort in the transplant area. However, this should subside after a few days. It is also common for post-operative hair shedding to occur. This is entirely normal and actually indicates the success of the procedure, as transplanted hairs fall out to allow for new hair growth.

Despite this initial sign of progress, patients should maintain realistic expectations. It is essential to understand that full results can take up to a year or more to become apparent, especially with a multi-stage treatment plan.

There is a relatively high success rate for patients undergoing hair transplants to improve scarring. A 2014 study on the treatment of secondary cicatricial alopecia shows a 64% to 95% survival rate of all transplanted hair follicles. This research was conducted 13 months after patients’ hair transplant procedures took place.

Surgery Aftercare

After an FUE hair transplant for scars, it is important for patients to follow their doctor’s instructions for post-procedure care to ensure optimal healing and hair growth. These instructions may include guidance on how to wash your hair, as well as activities to avoid during your recovery period.

Your surgeon may also advise you to use certain medications or topical treatments to facilitate healing, help manage pain, and reduce the risk of infection.

In some cases, doctors may also prescribe oral medication like Minoxidil or Finasteride to help stimulate the growth of new hair after a scar repair procedure.

Are you looking for reliable scar treatment in the UK?
Book a consultation with Dr Bonaros to discuss the most effective methods for your scar restoration.

Hair Transplants for Scars - FAQs

Before undergoing a hair transplant for scars, it is essential to be as informed as possible.
To facilitate this, we have answered some commonly asked questions about scar repairs below.

Can hair grow on scars?

No, hair does not naturally grow on scars. When skin is badly damaged, it forms a protective layer of scar tissue that consists of collagen.

Unlike healthy skin, this thick scar tissue does not have hair follicles beneath the surface and often has a limited blood supply. The absence of hair follicles means no hair grows in a scarred area.

When performing a scar repair procedure, a hair transplant surgeon has to implant new follicles into the scar tissue. Adequate blood flow is essential for providing the nutrients needed to maintain these newly grafted hair follicles.

Is an FUE or FUT procedure better for scar repair?

Both FUE and FUT procedures are used to repair scarring on the scalp — but is one better than the other? Answering this question requires an exploration of the main differences between these two methods.

FUE procedure

Extracts individual donor hair follicles with “micro punches”
Faster recovery period
Minimal surgical scars
More expensive
Most suitable for small to moderate scarring

FUT “strip” procedure

Removes a strip of skin from the donor area to create hair grafts
Longer recovery period
Leaves a linear scar
More cost-effective
Most suitable for large areas of scar tissue

Depending on individual factors like your budget limitations and scar type and size, you may prefer either an FUE or FUT hair transplant for your scar tissue. However, patients aiming to reduce scarring will most likely want to avoid a large FUT scar from strip surgery. Hair transplant surgeons will generally recommend FUE, as the scars from this procedure are barely visible.

Fill out our online assessment form to receive an estimate of how much your hair transplant for scar repair will cost.

Dr Bonaros: An Expert Hair Restoration Surgeon

Based at his hair loss clinic in Glasgow, Dr Bonaros is passionate about helping patients regain their confidence through effective hair restoration.

As a full member of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (BAHRS) and Scotland’s only full member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), you can trust his expertise.

Depending on your needs, Dr Bonaros offers both surgical and non-surgical hair restoration treatments. When it comes to scar repair hair transplants, he uses the advanced FUE method to provide patients with effective, long-lasting results.

Regain your confidence with an FUE hair transplant for scar repair. Book an appointment with Dr Bonaros for a professional hair transplant and scar revision in Glasgow.

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Jackie Lambert

Dr Bonaros is an incredibly talent doctor in his field and has provided me with a wonderful hair transplant result. Finding information and pictures for female hair transplants was really hard. Hair is such a defining part of us all that is not realised until you start to lose your hair.
I suffered female pattern balding and hair thinning due to menopause and became very self conscious. I was worried about the treatment (as many on line photos looked so horrific), pain, recovery time, would it work, results etc. I also didn't want to lose more hair over the coming years, but also didn't want to have my head shaved at the back for the transplant.
Dr Bonaros answered all my questions and was such a knowledgeable and calming person that I knew he was the doctor for me and I was in safe hands.
On the day of the transplant, he and his team were amazing and so very kind and took great care of me. The aftercare and regular check ups were great.
I have just celebrated by first hair transplant birthday and the result are fantastic. I have consented for Dr Bonaros to share all of my journey photos with any other women out there contemplating this treatment. I cannot recommend highly enough. My hair is thicker and fuller and I even have a full fringe now.

Peter Walker

Can't thank the Dr and the team enough for such great work on my hair. It's been a year and I'm delighted with the results of my 4000 graft procedure.

The team were kind, professional and patient during the consultation stage. They answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.

During the operation every step was explained and the experience was made as comfortable as possible over the two days of my 4000 graft procedure. It's a morning of extractions from the donor area and an afternoon of inserting them into the recipient area with lunch provided. I brought some in-ear headphones for a podcast to pass the time and it does fly by. Dr Bonaros was present at all times performing the extractions and graft placement. They worked non-stop during this time.

The post operation care package you get home and the follow up emails and appointments to ask questions really made the whole post care process easy at what is a sensitive time.

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Really appreciate what the clinic has done for me. Thank you Dr Bonaros and Team!

graham jardine

Can’t thank dr Bonaros and the team enough,

I found them to be extremely professional, reassuring and kind.

I work an operating theatre environment so I guess I was a bit of a tough customer however I was very impressed with my hair transplant from first consultation to the operation itself.

I’m now 4 months out and have loads of hair growth, my confidence has been renewed massively and my only regret is not having the treatment sooner!

Thanks again

Kind regards

Graham

Response from the owner:Dear Graham, Thank you for your wonderful review of Dr Bonaros hair transplant clinic in Glasgow. We're delighted to hear that you found our team professional, reassuring, and kind throughout your experience. It means a lot coming from someone with your background in an operating theatre environment. We're thrilled that you're already seeing significant hair growth and that your confidence has been renewed. It's always rewarding to know our efforts have had such a positive impact. We appreciate your kind words and for entrusting us with your care. Kind regards, Dr Bonaros' Team

Cayden

I had a 2000 graft hair transplant with Dr Bonaros just over a year ago. It was painless, very easy on my part (I just had to lie in different positions and amuse myself) and Dr Bonaros and his team were super informative and happily answered all of my questions both during our initial consult and the procedure itself.

I was seen at 8:50am and we finished up I believe around 4pm, with an hour lunch break (the surgery provided a hot lunch, and were very accommodating with my dietary needs)

Aftercare was very well explained and I was given all the necessary equipment and care instructions for my recovery.

I had no complications during or after the transplant, and healing with a lot easier than I expected. Patience and time are the main factors for the months after your transplant.

I am over the moon with my results, I am so much more confident and my self-esteem has come on in leaps and bounds.

Thank you so much for giving me a new lease on life!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at our hair transplant clinic in Glasgow. We're thrilled to hear that you had a painless and smooth procedure with Dr. Bonaros and his team. It's wonderful to know that you felt well-informed and cared for throughout your journey with us. We're delighted that you're happy with your results and that they have positively impacted your confidence and self-esteem. Thank you for choosing our clinic, and for your kind words. We're here for you if you need any further assistance. Warm regards, Dr Bonaros' Team

Brucr Petrie

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Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you are more than satisfied with the results of your hair transplant at our Glasgow hair transplant clinic. At Dr Bonaros' Clinic, we aim to foster a welcoming and professional environment for all our patients, and your kind words genuinely affirm our dedication. We’re thrilled that you chose us for your hair restoration journey and that you feel you made the right decision. Thank you for your recommendation, and for those contemplating addressing their hair loss, we are here to help you take that step with confidence. Best regards, The Team at Dr. Bonaros' Clinic

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Would highly recommend to anyone dealing with hair loss. Thank you!

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience at our Glasgow hair transplant and hair treatments clinic. Our aim is to provide efficient and affordable solutions for hair loss, and we’re pleased to know you’ve found a treatment plan that suits you. Your increased confidence is exactly why we do what we do. Dr. Bonaros and the entire team are dedicated to understanding each patient’s unique needs and making them feel welcome and supported throughout their hair restoration journey. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We're here to help anyone dealing with hair loss, and we appreciate your trust in us! Best wishes, The Team at Dr Bonaros' Clinic

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From the very beginning, the entire experience was fantastic. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and explained every step of the process in great detail

The procedure was surprisingly comfortable, with minimal discomfort during and after the surgery. The recovery went well, and I was provided with clear instructions and a goody bag to take away to aid my recovery.

I highly recommend that everyone consult with Dr. Bonaro and his staff before making a final decision. You won't regret it!

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Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. Bonaros provided professional care with your best interests in mind. At our hair transplant clinic in Glasgow, we pride ourselves on offering honest advice without any pressure. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!

Nathan Ryde

Dr Bonaros is a true professional putting the customers needs first. His patient centred approach and knowledge gives you the best results possible from the procedure with a keen attention to prevention and maintenance as hair loss is ongoing. I travelled up to his clinic for my 12 month review to personally thank him and his partner at the clinic. Both wonderful people who truly want the best for you. The results I have had are outstanding and exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for a hair transplant with fine precision and a doctor who is certified with a great reputation in this field I urge you to look no further as he delivers spectacular results !

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words. We're thrilled to know that you are delighted with the results and had a positive experience at our Glasgow hair transplant clinic. Our team, including Dr. Bonaros, is committed to providing patient-centered care with a focus on prevention and maintenance. We are proud to have exceeded your expectations and appreciate your trust in us. Thank you for recommending our clinic!