Can You Get a Hair Transplant on a Scar? Everything You Need to Know

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Beyond the Skin: What You Should Know If You Have a Hairless Scar

Scars can result from surgeries, accidents, burns, or even previous cosmetic procedures. When they affect the scalp or beard area, many people wonder: can you get a hair transplant on a scar?

The good news is yes — it is possible, though certain conditions must be met. At Hairfix, we evaluate each case carefully to offer a personalized, realistic, and safe treatment.

Why doesn’t hair grow on a scar?

When the skin heals after a deep cut, burn, or surgical procedure, the original hair follicles may be damaged or destroyed. This means the area loses its natural ability to grow hair.

Additionally, scar tissue can be thicker or more fibrous, with reduced blood flow, making it harder for transplanted follicles to take root — but not impossible.

When is a hair transplant on a scar possible?

At Hairfix, we use advanced techniques like FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) to extract healthy follicles from donor areas (such as the back of the head) and precisely implant them into the scarred area.

Here are the key conditions we evaluate:

✔️ The scar must be fully healed (at least 6 to 12 months after the injury or surgery).
✔️ The skin should have some degree of flexibility and blood circulation.
✔️ There must be a sufficient donor area with healthy follicles.

In some cases, we combine the transplant with regenerative treatments like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) to improve the quality of scar tissue and boost transplant success rates.

Which areas can be treated?

Hair transplants on scars aren’t limited to the scalp. They can also be performed on:

🔹 Beard (from surgeries, injuries, or severe acne scarring)
🔹 Eyebrows
🔹 Cosmetic or neurological surgery lines
🔹 Areas affected by previous hair transplants using poor techniques (like FUT with a linear scar)

Results: Does it look natural?

Yes. Although scarred skin is different, the results can look very natural if performed with proper technique, specialized instruments, and a hair design tailored to each individual.

Hair follicles transplanted into a scar can grow just like natural hair. However, they may require closer follow-up during the first few months to ensure successful adaptation.

Hairfix: Expert Medical Care, Less Than 10 Minutes from San Diego

We are located inside NewCity Medical Plaza in Tijuana, featuring a certified operating room, a medical team experienced in scar transplants, and advanced technology to optimize your results.

For your convenience, we also offer private transportation from the airport or the San Diego border. Everything is designed to make your treatment comfortable, safe, and stress-free.

Take Back Your Image. Close the Chapter.

We know a scar can be a constant reminder — but it can also mark the beginning of something new. At Hairfix, we turn scars into opportunities for renewed confidence.

Book your free consultation and find out if you, too, can grow hair where you once thought it was impossible.

Dra. Karla Saldívar

Dr. Karla Saldívar is a teacher in Clinical Nutrition and an expert in hair grafting on the head, beard and eyebrows, as well as hair mesotherapy to increase density and improve hair quality. Graduated and graduated from the Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco, Campus Tijuana, Mexico, Dr. Karla Saldívar has trained with the best hair restoration doctors nationwide, in addition to her extensive experience in the use of artistic and technological skills. Her priority is to help her patients to recover not only their hair, but their safety and self-esteem, which is why she is characterized by making her patients feel comfortable and providing them with quality care.