Is this a hair graft or just the hair bulb? (Photo)

It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery.  The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow.The photo looks like a dried up graft. If you are concerned, go back to see your doctor.

Hi Bulldog447,
Thank you for posting your question on realself.com. It is normal for the transplanted hair to be shed. It is also common to see them with the last remaining scabs as they tend to be a bit more dense. I concur with your surgeon the implanted follicles are secure now. For some the next phase is difficult. Waiting for them to grow and for the hair to mature. The photo you attached shows only the scab (surface epithelium) and the hair shaft but no bulb which remains safely imbedded in your scalp.
Best Regards,
Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

This is a shed graft.  Most people shed the grafts starting on the first few days. They may notice whitish crusts that look like grafts after washing and may even see these on the scalp after washing. These whitish bumps are grafts that have taken on a bit of water in the skin of the grafts, just like your finger get water-logged after you swim for a while. These crusts/grafts will shed over the next 3-4 weeks. IF have significant crusting, you did not do the correct wash immediately after the surgery as you should not have any significant crusts by the first 3-4 days.