Hi, I had a 1500 Fue hair transplant done about a month ago. I followed the post op care instructions to a tee. But it looks like I have small holes or pitting where the grafts were inserted. Not really sure what this is or if it is normal. My doctor is half way around the world, I reached out to him already, but have yet to get a response. Please see attached pictures. Anything I can do? Really concerned.
2 photos
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
September 14, 2015
Answer: Scarring or pitting can happen after surgery due to poor technique or inherent scarring of the patient.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Scarring from hair transplant surgery at the recipient sites can be an issue. It depends on the technique and the instruments used. It also depends no how the individual heals. There isn't much you can do about it at this point. You would have to wait to see how it heals...
No, it is not. The anesthesia should have been gone within hours. The feeling you are describing is a ''numbness''. Yet, that should have been gone by now as well. You should go back and check with your doctor about the numbness. If it is causing irritation or redness I would recommend you to...
Dear Luiswww,Thank you for writing in with your question. One of the things to keep in mind when looking to restore your hair is that there are non-surgical options to address hair loss, that generally work best to actually regrow hair in areas that are lost in young men like yourself. It may...