Extensive donor site keloids in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation

Shimona Garg, Anand Kumar, Ankita Tuknayat, Gurvinder Pal ThamiInternational Journal of Trichology 2017 9(3):127-129Hair transplantation, a generally regarded as a safe surgical modality for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, is not without its potential risks and complications. A case of an extensive keloid formation at donor site following follicular unit extraction is discussed. Hair transplant surgeons should be aware of this significant potential complication, especially in patients having previous keloidal tendencies to avoid such disastrous outcomes.
Source: International Journal of Trichology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research