Transplanted hair falling out after 3 weeks, will it grow back?

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My concern is that my transplanted hair falling out with crust after 3 week of my operation and some hair are banded. And my crust is still not removed. So is it normal ?? Will my hair regrown ??

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. It is totally normal to lose transplanted grafts after first month. This is what we named as shock hair loss after transplantation. Your hairs will grow in 6-8 months. You will see your full result 1 year after transplantation. Please keep continue to follow the instructions what your doctor said.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is normal to lose transplanted hairs weeks after surgery.  It may take 6 to 12 months to see new hairs grow out.   After 2 to 3 weeks almost all your scabs should be gone.  If you still have considerable scabbing contact your doctor for a better washing regimen.

Corey S. Maas, MD · Answer

This is a good question that we get a lot in our practice. The loss of transplanted hair after follicular unit transplantation is common and termed Telegen Effluvium. It usually occurs in the 2nd or 3rd month after surgery and can be concerning, but rest assured it is normal. It can also occur sooner as in your situation.  You are still early in your recovery after your hair transplant, and sometimes the results take 6-8 months before you have an idea of how the surgery went. best of luck

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Shedding of the transplanted hair is perfectly normal after a hair transplant procedure and will occur anywhere from weeks 2 to 6 post op. Continue to follow your doctors post op care instructions and happy growing!

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Transplanted graft’s hair starts to shedding in the first week of surgery and may go on untill 4-6 th weeks after surgery. İt is not surprising to lost approx.  %70-80 of all transplanted hair shafts in first month when you are washing, gently rubbing  or touching the head. İt is shock loss and not permanent. Even your native hair may affected with that post traumatic transient hair loss&hellip;New hair at transplant and donor area starts to grow at 3-4 th month after surgery .

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