It's my 9th day since the transplant and some hairs have fallen out with the scabs...when I showered and gently rubbed my head to help slough off the crusts more hairs in the crusts fell out. I know you typically shed your hair but is it normal for it to happen prior to the 14 days? Did these hairs not take, did I rub too hard? Just simply curious. Thank you!
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November 28, 2016
Answer: It would be best if you contact your doctor for a follow up exam if you are having issue after surgery.
Hair
transplants come in two forms, a follicular unit extraction (FUE) and a
follicular unit transplant in strip form (FUT).
For an FUE most of the scabs are closed after the 4th day, so
by the 5th day you can resume most activities.
For strenuous activities I would wait a full week. For a...
Having numbness in the donor area is common after a procedure. It can persist for 3-6 months post op before resolving. As long as you are not having any redness or pain in the area, you are ok.
There are advantages and disadvantages of any surgical procedure. It is best to see a doctor for a consultation to find out which type of surgery is best for your particular case. Scarring is one disadvantage of hair line lowering surgery but in most instances it is not significant.