11 days post FUE, crust, scabs, dead tissue, and black bulbs falling out. Are these actually follicles? (Photo)

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11 days post FUE, crust, scabs and dead tissue (with black bulb like things) are falling out. Are these actually follicles?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

This appears to be shedding. If you are still concerned, it is best to contact your surgeon for all post-surgery issues.

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Those look like the hair above the follicle, not the follicle itself.  Continue with the directions of care you were given.  You will see final results at 12-18 months after your procedure.

Dilan Fernando, MBBS · Answer

The picture you have posted appears to be normal shedding of scabs. The transplanted hairs will continue to fall out over the course of 4-8 weeks. This is expected. The remaining follicles will be embedded within the skin and will start to grow after 2 months.

Robert Jones, MD, FISHRS · Answer

What you are experiencing is entirely normal. Over the next few weeks, all the scabs and hair shafts will shed and start to regrow at about 3 months,Dr. Robert Jones

Joseph MacDonald, MD · Answer

No, from the pictures it doesn't look like the hair follicles have fallen out. It looks like scabs, some skin caps, and lots of hair shafts, which are expected post op. The follicles should still be safe and sound in the skin and will start to produce a new hair shaft in approximately 3 months.

11 days post FUE, crust, scabs, dead tissue, and black bulbs falling out. Are these actually follicles? (Photo)

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11 days post FUE, crust, scabs, dead tissue, and black bulbs falling out. Are these actually follicles? (Photo)

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Answer: 11 days post FUE, crust, scabs, dead tissue, and black bulbs falling out. Are these actually follicles?

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