Hello there, I had a fue surgery about a month ago. so i am close to a month post op. I am fully aware that there are hair shedding expected. I am currently going through that phase and seeing hairs coming out. I also see a little bulb attached to the shaft as well, so i am wondering is that the follicle. I am attaching a photo, would be great if somebody can give a quick feedback if thats normal Thanks
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January 17, 2016
Answer: Photos of your hair that has fallen out cannot give a diagnosis. It is normal to lose hairs after surgery
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Believe it or not, I have found after 22 years that the body does not need help to heal itself after HT. I tell my patients to put nothing on it unless it itches. If it does then put on some vit E on the donor, but not necessary for healing. Dr. Feller
That looks more like 750 grafts to me. Highly doubt there is 2,000 grafts there. Patients get so worried about grafts numbers and it seems these days some doctors are promising high graft numbers and not delivering. I frequently see patients in my office that tell me they had a 2500 graft F...
