Sometimes when I touch the transplant area I'll feel something like dirt or sand on my head but when I roll it off my head it's actually a small piece of skin with a hair growing out of it, I'm not scratching or picking these out they seem to be sitting there waiting to come out. Am I losing grafts this late or is it normal?
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July 11, 2018
Answer: It is normal to lose transplanted hairs days to weeks after surgery. It may take 6 to 12 months to see new hairs grow out.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
You had a very large area that was transplanted with only 3000 grafts. It also seems that few grafts were placed into the crown. Even with good mature growth, you will still have see through in the crown.
You are also still at 9 months post and there is room to improve. ...
The area transplanted was quite large and will not create the desired density. Plus, some (many) of the grafts did not grow and thus giving the light coverage look. Doing 4000 grafts in one setting with curly hair is very challenging and if done poorly or rushed could lead to negative...
It is a good idea to stay away from excessive direct sun and sweating for couple of weeks after hairtransplant. After two weeks there should not be a problem. However if you have unusual sensations you may want to do a follow up visit with your doctor.
