Safe to pluck transplanted hair from hairline? (Photo)

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I am 6 months post-op from an awful transplant that left me feeling incredibly depressed and disfigured. The hairline I received was very straight with a ridiculous widows peak, completely unnatural! I've been avoiding formal events and wearing hats ever since. Today I plucked the hairs to bring the hairline back. I've decided on electrolysis + SMP, but am concerned I'll be left with permanent scars/marks. Is this a legitimate concern, or will the 'shocked' follicles eventually settle?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to fix a bad hair transplant.  You need to see a doctor for an examination to see what can be done.  Plucking your hairs will not likely solve your problem.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

It is tough decision but I will suggest you to do nothing and to return with your original surgeon or to look for a 2nd opinion. My best advise is do not touch or pluck more hairs, let the hairs grow and the redness goes away. If you have a unnatural hairline 10-12 months after the surgery then a 2nd and corrective surgery can be performed but you need to avoid more scarring in recipient area. I won't suggest SMP. Good luck.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you keep plucking the grafts, sooner or later the hair will not return and in those grafts that you pluck you will eventually kills these hairs.

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