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Miniaturization of existing hair, one year after hair transplant. These hairs looked good pre-FUE. Should I transplant again?

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GrowFollicleGrowDec 25, 2016
This seems like a vicious cycle, you loose hair you add then you loose somewhere else and then you transplant those sides. Will it ever end or atleast be predictable?

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Sean Behnam, MD

This is normal. Your transplant hairs should be falling out starting after the first week and lasting for a few more. Because your scabs came off a little late, it is likely the hairs were ready to fall out and just came with the scabs. Your grafts are pretty safe at this point.

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Sean Behnam, MD

As long as you're gently removing the scabs and there's no sign of trauma to the grafts, such as bleeding, you should be fine. 12 days is a little late to remove them, as most patients lose all their scabs in about a week, so your grafts are particularly safe since they've had so much...

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Tim Neavin, MD

24 is on the younger side for a hair transplant.  Special considerations must be considered.  For one, it may make sense to maximize prevention methods with medications.  And, if you are certain you want to proceed with a hair transplant it should be done conservatively.  Be sure to see som...

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