What Is Hair Pitting?

What exactly does hair pitting mean and how is it caused and is there any way to fix it?

I believe what you may be asking is the possible scarring that occurs after a hair transplant. It should not happen with modern day hair transplantation, but I still see it on occasion when patients come in for a consultation.

The “pitting” you are referring to is just what it sounds like: an inward indent into the scalp – a pockmark on your head about 1/8 inch in diameter (or more). This happens when the surgeon or the staff is inexperienced. It can also happen if the patient does not heal very well. Or even a combination of both.

You really cannot fix it completely. Some have tried steroid injections, dermal fillers, or even micro-abrasion, but in my experience it never really works the way you intended and patients are left dissatisfied. The best advice is not to get yourself into a situation where you may end up with pitting. To start, you should research whichever surgeon you decide to go with. Don’t go bargain hunting for cheap surgery, because like a bad nose job, it will stand out and you’ll end up spending years and spending thousands of dollars trying to fix it.