Hair growth direction inconsistency following FUE and one side growing stuck out from my skin. (Photo)

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I've had a FUE beard transplant about 3 months ago and have had really good growth. On one side of my face the hair is growing in a very good direction, downwards and close to the skin. On the other side of my face however, and I think this is based on the fact a different medical professional was working on each side separately, the hair grows outwards and backwards towards my ear. Do you think both sides will eventually grow in the preferred downward direction?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If the doctor made the incision in the wrong angle (direction), your hairs will grow in the wrong angle (direction).  If your hairs are growing out in an awkward direction, it will always grow in that direction.  You cannot correct this.  This is a technical error made by the surgeon, not the technician.   (Unless the technician made the recipient site incisions - which is illegal in most states)

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

The direction of the hairs will not change over time. If it's an issue for you, you should talk to your doctor about what may have happened, since this would have happened due to inconsistencies during the surgery.

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

Correct angle and orientation are critical to achieve a good result for a beard transplant.  It does look like from your photos that the angles of insertion are different on each side of your beard.  At this point, I'm not sure there is much you can do, although you should follow up with your surgeon.  One idea would be to grow your beard hair long and wax them to keep them orientated.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have a problem with the direction of your beard hair, you need to see your doctor and ask him about it. Direction of the hairs are controlled at the time of surgery.

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