Almost 7 weeks after hair transplant, some transplanted hair has fallen, some has not. Is this normal? (Photo)

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It has been nearly 7 weeks I had a hair transplant and still some of the transplanted hair has Not falling off is that normal to have some falling off & some Not? Any answer would be appreciated

Fas Arshad, MBChB, MRCS, FRCS · Answer

This is a completely normal and physiological phase to be expected after a hair transplant. In my experience I have found that post hair transplant clients shed to different extents and also at slightly differing times. Most of the shedding however tends to be within the first 3 months. All the best with your hair restoration journey.

Michael Mouzakis, MD, MSc · Answer

Everything looks absolutely normal.It is the natural process of growth.Be patient and wait for 6 months,please
Good luck

Prima Tossaborvon, MD, MSc · Answer

Nothing to worry now. It's very normal that some will fall out and some will remain on the scalp and get longer.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello. Yes shedding in the recipient area is normal the first few months after a transplant. You have nothing to worry about.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question, Shedding process is the period of time when patients loose their transplanted hair. But it is temporary, and somites some of the hair does not shed, they just continue growing.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

It is usual for hairs within the grafts or the grafts themselves, to shed in the first few months after a hair transplant in the recipient area

Almost 7 weeks after hair transplant, some transplanted hair has fallen, some has not. Is this normal? (Photo)

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