Am I shedding hair or losing grafts (day 16 post op)? When can I rub my transplanted hair and shower normally? (Photo)

November 9, 2017
Asked By:sbnsbn in Los Angeles, CA

Greetings! Today while washing my hair, few hairs fallen out, what concerned me this hairs circled in red which have bulb by its end! Was wondering if this is the normal shading of my transplanted hair or am loosing my grafts because I did something wrong. Can I rub my ttansplanted hair and shower normally after 16 days post op. ? All responses are appreciated!

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November 9, 2017

Answer: Post op care

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David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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November 9, 2017

Answer: Post op care

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David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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November 17, 2017

Answer: It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery. The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 17, 2017

Answer: It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery. The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 9, 2017

Answer: Am I shedding hair or losing grafts (day 16 post op)? When can I rub my transplanted hair and shower normally?

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November 9, 2017

Answer: Am I shedding hair or losing grafts (day 16 post op)? When can I rub my transplanted hair and shower normally?

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November 10, 2017

Answer: Shedding

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November 10, 2017

Answer: Shedding

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