My Donor Scar is Still Partially Pink 18 Months After My Surgery

Hi. I have had 2 transplants including one with NHI. Both went well with great results however in both cases my scar was wider than most results I have seen (my scalp is not tight) and my scar is still very pink (at the back of the head but not on the sides) 18 months out from my last procedure. I will be getting further procedures at some stage & am wondering if it is likely that my scar will eventually fade (do you have patients that have scars that stay pink?) & if you have any recommendations for reducing pinkness after future procedures (any particular creams or potions?)

Thanks!

If you are one of our patients, you should come in for a visit when you are in the US, or send me a photograph and then we can speak over the phone.

Yes, there are treatments for very red scars that persist for long periods of time such as topical steroids. Their chronic use, however, could produce problems if it gets absorbed into the body with prolonged use, but for a short term use (a week), it should not be a problem. Most of the redness will continue to fade over time.