Q56 What remains in the donor area after extraction?
Conclusion
Dot-like scars approximately the diameter of the extraction tool remain, usually becoming less noticeable as hair grows. Even distribution matters more to appearance than the size of each individual dot.
Supporting information
FUE extraction.
Keene et al. (2018) note that tightly adjacent extraction sites can cause patchiness and may impair local blood supply, so sites should be distributed irregularly but evenly.
Risks and limitations
Risk is higher in people prone to abnormal scarring, and marks are more visible with short or very short hairstyles.
Next steps
Before surgery, clearly tell your doctor about abnormal scarring tendencies and whether you normally shave your hair short.
Reviewed by: FerriaMed · Hair Transplant Center | Dr. Wu Kaiyu
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