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Hey friends, just had my third Strip HT done about two weeks ago. I would like to know how long should I wait before I can get an FUE scar repair done.
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If a strip scar widens, it generally begins at about the third month post-op. I just asked Dr. Cole how long he recommends you wait. He said to wait 6 months. Are you referring to scars from surgery previous to your latest you want repaired?
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You may find out that after complete healing, you will not need to add FUE into your strip scar. I had four strips and never had a need to add FUE into my scar which runs ear-to-ear.
Everyone is different. FUE into scars is especially helpful when a wider scar is not eligilble for a revision. If there is enough laxity and no other complications, a wider scar can first be revised (made thinner), heal again, and then add FUE grafts "only" if needed or desired at a later date. Yet some patients heal with a wider scar irrespective of the closing technique that was employed. Again, this is where FUE can be advantageous. A raised scar is more complicated and adding FUE can be dangerous or complicate the scar in some patients.
Obviously there wa not a trico closure method done on your strip procedure?
Best wishes as you heal and await the regrowth!
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Thanx for the responses. Before my third HT the scar wasnt nothing major at all. I was able to have a medium height faded hair cut and the scar was undectectable to the average person. I like having my hair short at times, but I would like to sport an almost "buzzed" look in the future. I'm thinking a few hundred FUEs into the scar would allow me to do this.Comment
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I suggest 9-12 months to make sure the scar has stabalized and the doctor knows what he is dealing with.Comment
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12 months it is. Thanx Doc.Comment
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