Repairing Mediocre Transplant Results from 10 Years Ago

Hello Dr. Rassman. I had mini-grafts preformed at [name removed] 10 years ago, with mediocre results. The grafts were placed in the wrong direction, and I also have “ridging”. Can mini-grafts be removed and then re-transplanted as smaller (follicular) units? Can anything be done to reduce ridging? Thanks

I have written extensively on this type of repair. The condition of ridging reflects a build-up of reactive tissues below the skin so that the skin at the hairline has an elevated ridge that is easy to see. This was a common result of the older plugs, rarely (if ever) seen in follicular unit transplantation. The ridge is best removed with the old plugs, just like we did on Dean’s Story and in the recommended articles below:

• Repair – Dean’s Story
• The Art of Repair in Surgical Hair Restoration Part I
• The Art of Repair in Surgical Hair Restoration Part II