1 week post-op FUE: I have a collection of blood bubbles on my head. (Photo)

Question

I had a fue one week ago last night while washing my hair i noticed a collection of blood bubbles on my head I removed scabs wz my hands and noticed some of hairs lost wz scabs and bathed my head and applied gentiamycin ointment.. Did i went wrong or the lost hair is irreversible? Is it normal to fue one week later..thx

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

It sounds like you had a hematoma (blood collection), but it could also have been a large scab you are describing. The photos appear to suggest you had a skin breakdown or loss in the wake of it all. It does appear small however. It is had to say if grafts were lost. The best thing is to wait and see how your growth comes in at the 10-12 month mark. Do discuss with your doctor

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "blood bubbles" you should contact your doctor.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

It is possible to damage grafts that soon after surgery.  I suggest you see your surgeon for an examination.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you removed  scabs after a hair transplant fro the pictures, it looks like you may have removed the grafts. Pulling scabs off at one week will probably cause hair loss of the graft. I wrote a scientific paper on this warning people never to pull off crusts from the recipient area

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