On 6th days post my FUE surgery, I was massaging my dry scalp in circular motion slowly with my finger tips. I found out that the crisp & probably scabs were falling out of scalp. I continued this for the next day too in order to get rid of scab ASAP. On next day I noticed that HAIR were embedded in those scabs/crust. I have read that 10 days post surgery grafts are fixed in scalp and shampooing was allowed to remove scabs for first 2 weeks. Have i done wrong? Tell me what to expect & do now :(
Answer: Don't panic, it's normal This is a normal part of the healing process of hair surgery. By 2 weeks after the procedure, almost all patients will see hairs shedding from the grafted area. This is an important step to allow room for the new hairs to grow in several months later. It is critical to properly wash and scrub the scalp starting at 1 week after surgery to remove all the scabs and dry crusts from the scalp skin. If you tend to have very dry scalp skin always, you can apply a light moisturizing cream, lotion or oil once a day to help soothe the dry skin. For most patients however, the dry and flaky skin will go away after 2-3 weeks of proper scalp cleaning. If any other symptoms remain like burning, itching, numbness or pimple formation (folliculitis), you should always let your surgeon know. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Don't panic, it's normal This is a normal part of the healing process of hair surgery. By 2 weeks after the procedure, almost all patients will see hairs shedding from the grafted area. This is an important step to allow room for the new hairs to grow in several months later. It is critical to properly wash and scrub the scalp starting at 1 week after surgery to remove all the scabs and dry crusts from the scalp skin. If you tend to have very dry scalp skin always, you can apply a light moisturizing cream, lotion or oil once a day to help soothe the dry skin. For most patients however, the dry and flaky skin will go away after 2-3 weeks of proper scalp cleaning. If any other symptoms remain like burning, itching, numbness or pimple formation (folliculitis), you should always let your surgeon know. Hope this helps!
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February 5, 2019
Answer: Post FUE hair shedding It's normally for the grafts to shed with the scabs. The important part of the hair root has normally taken hold within 5 days. You should wash gently and let the scabs fall off by themselves. No aggressive picking. It's always best to call and discuss these concerns with your surgeon. You entrusted them to perform your operation. They're there to help you along the way as you recover.
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February 5, 2019
Answer: Post FUE hair shedding It's normally for the grafts to shed with the scabs. The important part of the hair root has normally taken hold within 5 days. You should wash gently and let the scabs fall off by themselves. No aggressive picking. It's always best to call and discuss these concerns with your surgeon. You entrusted them to perform your operation. They're there to help you along the way as you recover.
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Hair Transplant Dear gaenjaboy Thanks for the question. If necessary, hair transplant can be repeated 3-4 times depending on the density and the number of the hair follicles on the donor site. A second hair transplant can be planned in cases of continuing rapid hair loss, with patients who desire a high density of hair, for the purpose of providing a hairy scalp on those sites where no prior transplantation has been done, and for the purpose of correcting the outcome with those patients who have had an unsuccessful hair transplant in some other clinic. I wish you all the best.
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Hair Transplant Dear gaenjaboy Thanks for the question. If necessary, hair transplant can be repeated 3-4 times depending on the density and the number of the hair follicles on the donor site. A second hair transplant can be planned in cases of continuing rapid hair loss, with patients who desire a high density of hair, for the purpose of providing a hairy scalp on those sites where no prior transplantation has been done, and for the purpose of correcting the outcome with those patients who have had an unsuccessful hair transplant in some other clinic. I wish you all the best.
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June 25, 2018
Answer: Losing grafts Hello this is completely normal. Grafts are actually firmly rooted after 5 days in majority of cases. Sometimes you may get early shedding. Please stick to your aftercare (this should have been covered in your post operative instructions).
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June 25, 2018
Answer: Losing grafts Hello this is completely normal. Grafts are actually firmly rooted after 5 days in majority of cases. Sometimes you may get early shedding. Please stick to your aftercare (this should have been covered in your post operative instructions).
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Scabs and hair Thank you for the photo. What you are experiencing is very normal. The hairs may fall out with scabs. But this does not mean that the follicle fell out. In all likelihood, you are fine. But do not massage aggressively. We ask that patients just rinse for the first 10 days.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Scabs and hair Thank you for the photo. What you are experiencing is very normal. The hairs may fall out with scabs. But this does not mean that the follicle fell out. In all likelihood, you are fine. But do not massage aggressively. We ask that patients just rinse for the first 10 days.
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