Scabs even after a month. Can transplanted hair fall out with roots during the first month?

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Hei Dr. I have got Hair Transplant one month ago. I still have scab in my scalp and most of the transplanted hair have still not fallen off. But when I massage in showering, some hairs fall off with root (at least looks like root). Can transplanted hair fall off with roots in the period of one month as well ? Are not all grafts set permanently ? Looking forward to your answers. Thanks in advance Regards Bijaye

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You will lose your transplanted hair as well as some of your native hair weeks after surgery.  You may look worse before it starts to look better. It may take 6 to 12 months to see the results of a hair transplant surgery.  It is always a good idea to follow up with your doctor for a recheck if you have concerns.

John E. Frank, MD · Answer

I get asked this question often and this also happened to me personally.  After 3-4 days, the follicle cells have become for the most part a permanent part of your dermis.  What is coming out is most likely coagulated blood cells (and hair shaft of course).

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

It is completely normal to lose the transplanted hair in 3-4 weeks after a hair transplant.  In fact over 90% of people lose their transplanted hair shafts and hair follicles enter their resting phase before they can start growing in 2-3 months.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

The recovery can vary dramatically. The roots can come out but its rare unless the placement was not done well. This can vary also by FUT vs FUE and Neograft vs artas vs Manual.  So, you have a lot of variables to consider. Its best to talk to your doctor directly about this since every case is unique.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This indicates poor washing. You must wait until these scabs fall of with gentle finger massage during your shampooing process.

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