I had about 2,200 FUE grafts implanted almost five months ago in the front to correct a slightly receding hairline. My scalp is still red where the grafts were implanted. The surgical coordinator says this is normal since I have fair skin but I'd like a second opinion. There are no bumps, cysts etc. Also, how is my progress for 5 months? Thanks!
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Over harvested donor area from FUE will always look thinner if you keep your hair short or shaved. It's a paradox when choosing FUE since a strip FUT surgery will not loo over harvested.One way to address the issue is Scalp MicroPigmentation.
Your donor area will always look "thinner" proportionate to the number of hairs taken out after a FUE harvesting surgery. The hairs will NOT grow back from the donor area (where it was taken). If it all goes to plan the donor hairs will grow in the area it was transplanted. It may take 6 to ...
Your donor area will always look "thinner" proportionate to the number of hairs taken out after a FUE harvesting surgery. The hairs will NOT grow back from the donor area (where it was taken). Your surgeon may have harvested too many grafts in a linear fashion. If this bothers you, it can be c...
