Strip (FUT) Scar Repair with SMP / Vinci Hair Clinic

[Vinci Hair Clinic]

Repair of a strip scar with tram lines making it more obvious with a short, shaved hair cut. SMP was added to help camouflage the scarring.

 

[bullitnut]

Looks superb that, why is it that the tram lines from the sutures used to be so common years ago? whats the actual reason for them? were the sutures too tight or is it simply down to poor surgical skills?

 

[Vinci Hair Clinic]

bullitnut wrote:

Looks superb that, why is it that the tram lines from the sutures used to be so common years ago? whats the actual reason for them? were the sutures too tight or is it simply down to poor surgical skills?

Hi bullitnut,

There are a few reason why tram lines, train track scarring can occur, of course it can be down to poor skills. It's important the doctor has a good knowledge of wound closure and suturing skills, it's not a given it comes naturally and is a skill. The tightness of the skin laxity, size of the strip removed, especially after multiple procedures all have to be taken into consideration; as well as ensuring the suturing is to a high surgical standard, and not rushed.

 

[bullitnut]

Thanks for the reply, i had these train tracks in the past and so did everyone else who got butchered by the same UK surgeon which is why i asked.

 

[Vinci Hair Clinic]

bullitnut wrote:

Thanks for the reply, i had these train tracks in the past and so did everyone else who got butchered by the same UK surgeon which is why i asked.

It still goes on today, but does seem much less common than in the past; as said, suturing is a highly skilled aspect of an FUT procedure, sometimes it is overlooked or assumed it's simple but takes time to master, and time to perform.

 

[bullitnut]

I agree and it can be equally distressing for a patient to have bad donor scarring as it is to get a bad ht result......another reason why research is so important.

 

[jasonhpi]

so i know this is old but what did you have done to make the scar so flat? Laser treatments or dermabrasion?

 

[Vinci Hair Clinic]

jasonhpi wrote:

so i know this is old but what did you have done to make the scar so flat? Laser treatments or dermabrasion?

Hi jasonhpi, Our client did not use laser or dermabrasion, the micro scalp pigmentation treatment he had does not flatten the scar but helps to conceal the scar and this can give the illusion that the area is flat. Hope that answers your question.

 

[Dazzster26]

That is some amazing work done patient must be very happy ¬b`