I bumped my head 6 weeks post op and looking for a second opinion on damage of grafts. (Photo)

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Hi, I bumped my head yesterday on the corner of the laundry door. I am 6 weeks post op and have been extremely careful of my grafts up until this point. You can see that where I bumped my head there is a distinct reddish pink line. There was no bleeding or visible loss of hair, does feel swollen when I rub my finger over it. In your professional opinions given the information provided do you think I would have damaged any of the grafts?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are having issues after surgery or you have injured your scalp it is best to contact your surgeon.  You probably didn't damage the grafts but there is no way to tell for sure.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You should continue to gently rub your scalp. You probably did not harm your grafts, but you should consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

At 6 weeks it would be pretty difficult to really damage the grafts. If there was no blood or significant trauma, it is highly unlikely you did any permanent damage. But, the only way to know for sure would be to wait and see if hair growth changes, or to visit your doctor.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your photo with the concern. 6 weeks post-procedure, you should be fine, especially since the skin is still intact. the first 2 weeks is the most crucial, and you are far beyond that. Hope this helps.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

In my opinion the bumping of the scalp should not damage the grafts because they should have healed in place by then. However you should have your hair restoration physician take a look at it for good measure.

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