Hair Transplant into Scars: New Study Reveals Surprising Findings

🧑‍🔬A new study published in Nature Regenerative Medicine explored the transplantation of hair follicles into scars.

🩺The study found that transplanted hair follicles can increase epidermal thickness, dermal cell density, and vessel density in mature scars.

💉Transplanting hair into scars can inhibit pro-fibrotic cytokines and remodel fibrotic tissue.

🔬Hair transplant into scars can be considered for various types of scars, including those from hair transplant surgery, facelifts, burn injuries, and trauma.

💡Considerations for hair transplant into scars include scar vascularity, hair density, recipient site depth, and potential graft popping.

Can hair be transplanted into any type of scar?

—Hair can be transplanted into various types of scars, including those from hair transplant surgery, facelifts, burn injuries, trauma, and post-cancer reconstruction.

What results can be expected from a hair transplant into a scar?

—Hair transplant into scars can increase epidermal thickness, dermal cell density, vessel density, and inhibit pro-fibrotic cytokines, resulting in an improved scar appearance.

How long should scars mature before considering a hair transplant?

—It is recommended to let scars mature for at least six months before considering a hair transplant into them.

Are all scars suitable for hair transplantation?

—Not all scars are suitable for hair transplantation. The success of graft survival depends on scar vascularity and thickness.

Are there alternative treatments for scars besides hair transplantation?

—Yes, other treatments for scars include surgical scar revision, fat transfer with or without PRP, and scalp micropigmentation.

00:00In this video, the transplantation of hair follicles into scars is explored.

02:54A study published in Nature Regenerative Medicine found that transplanted hair follicles can remodel mature scar tissue towards a healthier phenotype.

05:00Hair transplant into scars can be considered for various types of scars, including those from hair transplant surgery, facelifts, burn injuries, trauma, and post-cancer reconstruction.

07:55Considerations for hair transplant into scars include scar vascularity, hair density, recipient site depth, and potential graft popping.

09:23It is recommended to let scars mature for at least six months before considering a hair transplant into them.

09:43Other treatments for scars include surgical scar revision, fat transfer with or without PRP, and scalp micropigmentation.