Will Hair Grow Through The Scalp Scar After A Custom Forehead Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Also my hair is not covering the scar where the forehead was inserted. It’s 2.5 month now since the surgery. Is this expected? Shall I wait longer or do I start considering hair transplant? I think I can see some hair growing but I don’t understand why the gap. I can temporarily hide it with Toppik. What are the other patients’ experiences on this?

A: While some shock hair loss is not common around scalp incisions it can occur. Some to complete regrowth is to be expected. Treatment should include topical minoxidil until 6 months after surgery. Hair transplants would not be considered until maximal regrowth is seen.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon