2 days post FUE transplant. Can a heavy blast of wind damage my grafts? Airport had heavy blowing vent and it blasted me (Photo)

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So i am 2 days after my FUE and been super careful but typically me being so unlucky as usual I was at the airport walking when i felt a really strong blast of wind hit my entire top of head. Now terrified it has dislodged or damaged my grafts. I can't see much other that a tiny bit of blood but hard to tell if that wasn't there already. Bt afterwards my graft area was really tingling but it could be just me being paranoid. Would it be fresh running blood if damaged? Are the pics normal 2 days after?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Strong wind will not dislodge your graft.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor for a follow up examination.

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

It is unlikely that there is any damage to the grafts.  After two days they should be secure in the recipient sites and would not be injured by the wind exposure.  Follow your surgeons instruction and you should enjoy a nice result.  Best Regards - Dr. Weiss

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

dazzler2000,Very much doubt that it could! Had the blast dislodged even one graft, you would have had a fresh and active bleed. Be should to protect your transplant for the next four months from prolonged Florida Sun exposure. That is far more likely to damage a hair transplant. All the best,

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

It is highly unlikely that a few days post procedure a temporary and transient increase in air flow over the grafted area is enough to dislodge or damage newly transplanted follicular units. While I would not recommend repeatedly subjecting fresh grafts to the equivalent of a wind tunnel, I do not believe this is a cause for concern.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon, with experience in hair restoration.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say from the photos, but it is unlikely that a single blast of air could damage the grafts.  We tell our patients that as long as there was no active bleeding, then everything is ok.

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