Is the donor area healing normal after 3000 grafts FUE? (Photos)

July 18, 2017
Asked By:omis in Calgary, AB

Hi , I had 3000 grafts with FUE , today is day 32 . my donor area is not looking good . is it a shock loss ? is it going to get better or I will have those scars for ever ? my natural hear looks more empty and weak than before the surgery . please help me with solutions . thank you

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July 24, 2017

Answer: Donor area

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David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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July 24, 2017

Answer: Donor area

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David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
October 31, 2017

Answer: ​You may be seeing shock loss and/or donor depletion. It may take 6 to 12 months to see if the area may recover.​

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

Answer: ​You may be seeing shock loss and/or donor depletion. It may take 6 to 12 months to see if the area may recover.​

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
July 25, 2017

Answer: Donor area healing after 3000 grafts FUE

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July 25, 2017

Answer: Donor area healing after 3000 grafts FUE

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April 12, 2021

Answer: Shock Loss post op

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Answer: Shock Loss post op

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