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.

Safe to pluck transplanted hair from hairline? (Photo)

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