Hairline Surgery Option

Hi Everyone!

Brand new to the group, diagnosed about a month ago and I am 41. Been taking Doxyccline 50 mg twice a day since then and applying a topical steroid. Had a quick question: Has anyone ever looked into this? I thought since we don't really have that many options at this point but to wear wigs, is there any information on Hairline Advancement? Might be an alternative?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Madmasoo on October 8, 2013 at 1:35pm

Again, it seems as if I should clarify: this is not hair transplant surgery/grafting, it is actual hairline advancement and from what I have searched on the topic, is generally performed specifically for transgender (male to female) patients. This is due to the fact that men have receding hairlines and when undergoing the change to female, this is problematic. It is also performed on women who have a natural hairline that is further back. Hairline forward/forehead shortened. So, the actual hairline (in our case, the scared section/band that has lost hair, i.e. a couple of inches) is surgically removed and where the hair starts again, is brought forward. It is often performed in conjunction with hair transplant surgery. Apparently you must have a flexible scalp and if one doesn't, they balloon expand the skin to move forward. Does this make sense?

Permalink Reply by sadandunsure on August 31, 2015 at 8:51pm

While there is no certainty that long-term results will remain, I've come across a few pics of hair transplant with scarring alopecia. I don't think it's hopeless. And for those of us on here who are dealing with this in our 20's and 30's, buying 2-6 more years with an in tact hairline could mean the world, even if it were to disappear again.

Also, It seems like those with CCCA and LPP get transplants (somewhat) frequently with success. Is CCCA easier to treat? It seems like I see more success stories with that.

Here are two frontal fibrosing/lpp -

http://mdnewhair.com/tag/dr-marc-dauer/

http://www.hairlossexperiences.com/view_topic.php?id=4493&forum...

https://hattingenhair.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/hair-transplant-resu...

LPP

http://www.truedorin.com/photogallery/case-studies-female-3542/1200...

Unidentified scarring

http://www.womenscenterforhairloss.com/photo-gallery/follicular-uni...

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/179183-dr-dua-hope-revive...

This study states she held 85% of implanted hairs by the 6 year follow up

It's a PDF so google "transplante capilar en una paciente con alopecia fibrosante"

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