I am 11 days post-op hair transplant, are these scabs or grafts? (Photo)

Question

I am post 11 days Hair transplant. there are still scabs on the recipient area. I had contacted my doctor and he advised I can sleep on my back as usual from 10 days post transplant. however when I woke up, I saw some ( I assume) scabs on the pillow. Please see attached. Are these scabs or grafts? There is no bleeding at all.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

This appears to be shedding of grafts. This is a normal process. If you lost any grafts, then you will notice bleeding an a rice grain sized tissue.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

This is a normal process post hair transplant. Scabs begin to shed at this time post surgery. Please make sure you don’t pick the scabs and avoid excessive friction. Soaking the grafts as per your post procedure protocol is essential.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question and uploading photo. Based on the photo and your recovery period, there is nothing to worry about.These are scabs and they started falling of, which is great sign.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Great question. Those are normal scabs after the surgery and normal wound healing process, you don't have anything to worry. Good luck.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Shedding of the grafts after a week is normal provided that you did not pick them out or rub too hard when you shampoo

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