Can hair transplant grafts be dislodged/killed from 2 weeks post op?

February 17, 2016
Asked By:hairquestion in Australia, AU

I had gone to my local GP to get my FUT stitches removed, as I had my transplant abroad and afterwards she had checked the recipient for any scalp pimples/infection. While doing this she ended up rubbing her finger over my receipt once causing quite a bit of friction on the skin. The area looks normal, so I don't think anythings gone wrong, but is it possible for one slightly harsh rubbing motion from a finger to cause a graft to dislodge or kill it at this stage? I'm 16 days post op.

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February 18, 2016

Answer: Possibility of dislodging hair grafts 2 weeks after hair transplantation

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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Answer: Possibility of dislodging hair grafts 2 weeks after hair transplantation

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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February 20, 2016

Answer: It may be possible to dislodge a graft after a week or two but it is unlikely. Most grafts are set within the first week.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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February 20, 2016

Answer: It may be possible to dislodge a graft after a week or two but it is unlikely. Most grafts are set within the first week.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
February 18, 2016

Answer: Rubbing after Hair Transplant- Dr. Alan Feller- Great Neck, NY

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February 18, 2016

Answer: Rubbing after Hair Transplant- Dr. Alan Feller- Great Neck, NY

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