Hair Transplant on Scars in Turkey
Grafting hair into scar tissue can camouflage scars from surgery, accidents, burns or old strip-harvest (FUT) procedures. Scar tissue has a poorer blood supply than healthy scalp, so grafts are placed more conservatively and survival can be lower — sometimes a second session is planned. The scar's thickness, flexibility and blood supply are assessed before confirming whether and how it can be treated; suitability depends on that medical assessment.
Natural Hair TurkeyIstanbul · Personal assessmentWhy scar tissue behaves differently
Healthy scalp has a rich blood supply that nourishes newly placed grafts. Scar tissue is different — it is denser, less elastic and less vascular, which means grafts implanted into it can be harder to keep alive. That does not rule out a transplant, but it changes the approach: placement is more conservative, densities are lower, and expectations are set honestly from the start.
The nature of the scar matters. A thin, flat, supple scar generally accepts grafts better than a thick, raised or tight one. In some cases the scar may be treated first — for example to soften it — before grafting is attempted.
Old FUT (strip) scars
A common request is camouflaging the linear scar left by older strip-harvest (FUT) procedures at the back of the head. FUE grafts can be placed into and around the scar to break up its visible line, which often makes it far less noticeable when hair is worn short. Because donor skin near the scar may itself be altered, planning is individual.
Setting realistic expectations
The aim of scar work is camouflage and improvement, not erasing the scar completely. Results depend heavily on the individual scar and can be less predictable than transplanting into healthy scalp. A surgeon will be honest about what is achievable for your specific scar before you commit; individual results vary.
Options that complement grafting
Grafting is not the only way to improve a scar, and it is sometimes combined with other approaches. Scalp micropigmentation — tattooed pigment that mimics tiny follicles — can shade a scar to reduce its contrast, either instead of or alongside grafts. Where a scar is thick, raised or tight, a surgeon may suggest softening it first so it can better support grafts. The right combination depends on the scar and your goals, which are discussed at assessment.
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