How Do Hair Transplant Scar Go Away?

One of the questions frequently asked by those who want to have a hair transplant is how the hair transplant scar will go away. In this article, we have answered the questions of “When and how does the hair transplant scar go away?”

Hair transplantation methods have reached very professional levels today. Extremely easy and painless, modern hair transplantation procedures provide a great advantage as they generally do not leave any scars. However, the FUT method, which is an old technique applied for hair transplantation, causes permanent scars on the nape of the person, called the donor area.

When does the hair transplant scar go away?

Thanks to the hair transplantation methods applied using technological developments today, scars do not occur most of the time. When hair transplantation is performed with the FUE method, the possibility of scar formation is almost negligible. Redness occurs only in the transplantation area after the operation. These rashes usually disappear completely within 2 weeks. Some people, for example, are very light-skinned people, this period can be extended up to 2 months. However, from week to week, the redden is gradually decreasing.

For more information about redness, see also: Redness After Hair Transplant

Is there a scar in the FUE Technique?

In FUE hair transplantation and sub-methods, hair follicles are collected one by one from the donor area and transplanted to the relevant area. In this way, in case of good care after the procedure in both the donor and the transplanted area, there are no scars or traces of the procedure. However, since the channels can be opened incorrectly in FUE hair transplantation performed by people who do not have enough equipment and experience, scars may remain as a result of deformation on the scalp. Therefore, hair transplantation must be done by experts and experienced people in the field. It is very important to follow the recommendations and instructions of the experts on hair care after the operation.

In the FUT hair transplantation technique, which is one of the oldest methods, hair follicles are not collected one by one from the donor area. Instead, the hair follicles are taken in layers together with the scalp and the transplant is performed in layers. Removal of the scalp in the FUT technique causes permanent scars in the donor area. That’s why the FUT technique is no longer used today.

When do the scars in the donor area go away?

The scars in the donor area where the hair follicles are collected one by one heal in a short time. Since no incision is made in the donor area in the FUE method, there are no problems such as stitches or permanent scars. Small holes are made in this area. These tiny holes are usually closed in as little as 10 days.