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

December 28, 2018
Asked By:sap 123 in London, GB

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.

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Answers (5)

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May 1, 2019

Answer: This appears to be shedding of grafts.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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May 1, 2019

Answer: This appears to be shedding of grafts.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 1, 2019

Answer: Scabs post surgery

January 1, 2019

Answer: Scabs post surgery

January 23, 2019

Answer: 11 days post-op

January 23, 2019

Answer: 11 days post-op

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December 29, 2018

Answer: Scabs after hair transplantation

December 29, 2018

Answer: Scabs after hair transplantation

December 29, 2018

Answer: Shedding

December 29, 2018

Answer: Shedding

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