I'm 14 days post FUE. Dead hair follicles after FUE procedure?

December 12, 2017
Asked By:Cilo in Brooklyn, NY

I was wondering if there is any way to determine on whether or not the transplanted hair follicles survive during the fue. Can you tell if a hair follicle is dead just by examining the scalp?

Answers (3)

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December 31, 2017

Answer: You cannot tell if a hair follicle is "dead" by just looking at your scalp. It will take 6 to 12 months to see your final resul

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 31, 2017

Answer: You cannot tell if a hair follicle is "dead" by just looking at your scalp. It will take 6 to 12 months to see your final resul

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
December 13, 2017

Answer: Not long enough.

December 13, 2017

Answer: Not long enough.

December 14, 2017

Answer: Recipient follicles

December 14, 2017

Answer: Recipient follicles

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