health
May 5, 2026
Doctors reconstructed the hair of a girl who lost 70% of her scalp in Bogota
An accident almost cost a 7-year-old girl her life in Bogota. The minor lost 70% of her scalp after a pulley pulled off her hair, causing severe injuries and significant blood loss.
TL;DR
- A 7-year-old girl in Bogota survived a severe accident that resulted in the loss of 70% of her scalp.
- She was treated at Hospital Simón Bolívar and spent three months in the ICU.
- Specialists performed a complex hair transplant, implanting over 2,000 follicles in a procedure lasting over eight hours.
- The successful transplant has led to hair regrowth and has positively impacted the child's emotional state, increasing her confidence.
- The case is highlighted as an advancement in public healthcare, improving the patient's quality of life.