Does FUE transplantation damage vellus hair already present on the scalp?

November 22, 2017
Asked By:chuti in Bakersfield, CA

Hi, i would like to know in case of someone has growth vellus hair with minoxidil and attend to do a hair transplantation. Once the surgeon transplants grafts with the punch, can it kill minoxidil gain forever ? can it damage a normal follicule if the the punch touch it ? thanks

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January 11, 2018

Answer: All types of hair transplant surgery carries a risk of shock hair loss. It may affect the hairs you gained from Rogaine.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 11, 2018

Answer: All types of hair transplant surgery carries a risk of shock hair loss. It may affect the hairs you gained from Rogaine.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 27, 2017

Answer: Scalp

November 27, 2017

Answer: Scalp

November 26, 2017

Answer: FUE transplantation damage to vellus hair

November 26, 2017

Answer: FUE transplantation damage to vellus hair

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November 23, 2017

Answer: Vellus hairs

November 23, 2017

Answer: Vellus hairs

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