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It is possible for previously transplanted hair grafts to be removed and placed in a different area, to correct the mistakes. However, I do not recommend this option because it may lead to a less natural-looking hairline and further scaring.
Hello, and thank you for your question. Let me start by saying if you are not 100% sure about getting a hair transplant, don't do it. you, I'm guessing that's why you are asking the question. Yes, you can remove grafts within the first few days. The longer you wait the more difficult it is, and it will get to a point where you'll have to let them grow out and then remove them. Please find a reputable surgeon with whom you are very comfortable with to ensure great results. Best of luck to you.Dr. T
It’s easy to remove them within the first 5 days and after that it becomes progressively more difficult as information to grow a hair gets permanently put into the scalp. Still, even with the first 2 weeks, it’s possible to pluck them out. Between 3-6 weeks weeks and the time they grow out (in 3-8 months), it’s almost impossible to remove them. They are hidden beneath the scalp getting prepared to manufacture a new hair. Once they grow out they can be removed (or at least reduced) by laser or by surgical excision. Removal of grafts is not always easy and that’s why it is so important to ensure that one has a good lifelong hair restoration plan before starting a surgery. It is very challenging sometimes to remove hairs without disrupting surrounding akin or disrupting other neighbouring hairs. One should ideally never plan a procedure with the thought that hairs will be removed. However, in the event that they must be removed, it is possible to remove some or all - albeit it is associated with many challenges.
I'm sorry to hear you're still experiencing pain after your hair transplant. It's not typical for pain to persist this long after an FUE procedure, so it’s understandable that you’re seeking further help. The sharp, stabbing pain in the donor area and the pressure-like pain in the recipient are...
Hello, and thank you for your question. Typically, it takes at least 12 months before you start to see permanent results. I suggest you hold on for a few more months, and if you are not happy, I will contact your surgeon and discuss it with him/her. Best of luck to you. Dr. T
It sounds like you’re considering restoring the corners of your hairline to achieve a more youthful look, and that’s definitely possible with a hair transplant. Since you’ve noticed some recession but aren’t sure about your Norwood classification, it’s likely you’re somewhere around a Norwood 2...
