Was advised to massage my scalp on the 10th day post op after FUE transplant to help remove scabs? Are my grafts falling out?

April 5, 2017
Asked By:tommead10 in Fulham, F1

I started to massage the area to remove the scabs very gently and hairs kept falling out that where lodged into the scabs. Have I lost grafts completely or have I just lost the hair that was in the scab and the graft is lodged in my head? Please help as I feel it's been a waste of time if I've massaged all the grafts out!?

Answers (6)

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May 11, 2017

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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May 11, 2017

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

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

Answer: Post Op Scabbing

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
April 9, 2017

Answer: Post Op Scabbing

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
March 12, 2025

Answer: Post Op instructions should be followed after hair transplantation

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
March 12, 2025

Answer: Post Op instructions should be followed after hair transplantation

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon

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Answer: Hair transplant shedding

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April 7, 2017

Answer: Shedding with Scabs

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Answer: Shedding with Scabs

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