There is no denying the fact that hair transplants leave scars after operation. This is just a very simple fact of life. However, if the surgery you underwent was handled well by a good surgeon, then there is also a big chance for you not to get visible scars. Some scars when handled well are barely noticeable. Some appear to be very thin. In fact, some skilled doctors also have their own ways on how to make the scar totally disappear from the scalp.
The first thing your surgeon should consider doing would be to check the site where the path would be harvested. The donor tissue for hair transplant should be placed well in a good area. The width should not be more than one cm in most cases. This allows for the scalp to close much faster.
If the surgery is done successfully, the scars would hardly be noticeable. In fact, the patient can even strut a new short hairdo and it wouldn’t make any difference. However, if the patient is genetically prone to the appearance of keloid, then that’s one instance that the surgeon can not do anything else any more. Patients with this kind of genetic condition need another process.
If the patient is prone to the appearance of keloid, it is the surgeon’s responsibility to inform the patient of the possible outcome of the surgery. There is great possibility for unsightly scars to appear but at least, the patient would no longer have to worry about other things. Remember that if you know that you are keloidal, you should also inform your surgeon in case it is difficult to assess.
The next thing you should discuss with your surgeon would be the ways on how to cover such keloid scars. It can be hidden by wearing your hair a little bit longer. There are also some patients whose skin may be a little rubbery, thus making it stretch too much and wil make the scar appear as fast as well. These two conditions need closer attention from the doctor. This kind of condition consists 5% of transplants.
The other patients that consist the other 95% are said to not experience any problems when it comes to surgery. The surgeons are able to keep the donor strips thin and likely invisible and scars are also not common.