Question regarding Dr. Rassman's study on graft anchoring in HT with reference to his journal article?

June 5, 2016
Asked By:Tumbleweed 9 in Australia, AU

If Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Rassman so clearly mentioned in their research articles, that after day 9 there is no risk to the graft, then why can't I tug gently on hair shafts ( NOT CRUSTS, NOT SCABS), just the transplanted hair itself, if they come off easily. Isn't it easier that way than to let dead hair keep hanging on the head for weeks / months, causing folliculitis / foreign body reaction. Regards, Dr. Kiren Kodali

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June 6, 2016

Answer: Tug on the hair shaft after hair transplant surgery

June 6, 2016

Answer: Tug on the hair shaft after hair transplant surgery

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