Hit the head 50 days after FUE - could any damage to the grafts have occurred?

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I had Fue operation hair tranplant since arround 50 days and today during entering my car I hit my head. I

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

If you did not cut or have blunt trauma to your scalp you should be fine. It would be difficult to damage the transplant.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If the injury was severe enough to cause normal hair loss, then it may be an issue.  It would be impossible to dislodge a graft after a few weeks.

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

tamerkora,I hope that you are feeling ok.It is not very likely that you would damage grafts that were transplanted 50 days prior by blunt trauma while getting into car. Please visit your physician for the follow up care.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

By 50 days the grafts are completely incorporated into the scalp just like untransplanted hair.The likelihood of injury is extremely low.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is unlikely you did serious damage with a slight bump at day 50, however, you should feel free to consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to review your progress.
Best wishes,

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