On day 3 of FUE procedure. Some transplanted hair shafts are stuck to the scalp. Are the grafts still viable? (Photo)

November 17, 2017
Asked By:omarion07 in Dublin, IE

I recently had an FUE procedure and I'm on day 3. I've noticed that a few of the transplanted hair shafts were flat and as if they were stuck to the scalp. I showed them to the doctor and he said that this could happen but the follicles are firmly anchored inside. Is this true? Are the follicles still healthy and uble to produce hair in the future. Please find image attached below. I've circled on the hair shafts that appear to be flattened and stuck to the scalp. Thanks

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Answers (3)

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January 8, 2018

Answer: If the grafts look like it is falling out of your scalp, then it would be an issue. Without an examination or knowing

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 8, 2018

Answer: If the grafts look like it is falling out of your scalp, then it would be an issue. Without an examination or knowing

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 21, 2017

Answer: Day 3 of post-op

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November 21, 2017

Answer: Day 3 of post-op

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November 18, 2017

Answer: Grafts outside of the scalp

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November 18, 2017

Answer: Grafts outside of the scalp

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