could someone please expain what trichophytic closure is. Does this leave a scar that is hard to see even with a very short haircut. Is it poss to have my strip scar(s) removed with this procedure.

This is a closure method where either the top or bottom part of the donor incision is "beveled" causing hair to grow through the scar when it heals. So, you still have the thin scar, but there's hair growing through it. I had one with HT number 2, it really does work. Make sense?

Instead of trying to answer your question, I found a good link for you to view Dr. Shapiro's very thorough explanation of this closure.

http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/346...611093622#6611093622

Hope this explains it all.

Remember the scar is still there it just has hair growing through it

thanks guys.So i guess scar repair with trichophytic closure is poss? would fue into scar do a better job of hiding the scar?

Hi Dazz

To give you an idea of the scar. I had the T closure and I can get down to Guard 2 or so without anything showing. Even better if the clip down to 3 and then cut with scissors.
Fue will not leave a linear scar but it's more expensive and you will get less grafts in one session for the most part.

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thanks guys.So i guess scar repair with trichophytic closure is poss? would fue into scar do a better job of hiding the scar?

It all depends on YOUR scar, size, length, existing laxity,... etc - I have had FUE into my old Bosley scar with great success but your situ is unquie to you mate. It depends on a number of factors whether or not scar revison or FUE is the best option for YOU.

You have an existing scar which means you have already removed X amount of laxity.Tricho closure isn't a miracle cure, it is a form of closure which allows hair to grow through the scar. If you had your old scar removed your new one could still stretch as you aren't a virgin scalp This is were a Doc's experience is vital in order to determine the best approach in order to leave your situation better off post op. Most often the case is X amount of grafts are harvested whilst at the same time removing X amount of previous scars/scaring (depending on scars position) It's about prioritising the surgery to suit you best - Long term.

I get emails from many guys wanting to have their old scars removed and have a nice new neat Tricho in its place - Of course, who wouldn't !! But there are possible limitations due to previous surgery that have to get your head round.

Thanks again spex. Am still planning on meeting up. Any certain week day or weekends ok ?

dazzauk, drop me an email and we will try sort something out