14 weeks post FUE and I want another opinion on how my results look? (Photos)

Question

The 1st day post-op I misread the instructions and made the mistake of gently tapping the recipient area with a soapy sponge, but I was gentle, no bleeding. About 4-6 days after the procedure, I noticed some cracks in between the recipient area after doing some light washing. Once the majority of the crusts came off 12-14 days after op, I didn’t have any little hairs in those areas and it kind of looked blank but when looking close, it looked like the follicle was in there without the hair on top. Does everything look normal to you?

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

You are right on track with growth. You did not cause any problems. Please wait for the next 6-8 months for more growth.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are concerned about your recipient area, please follow up with your doctor for an exam.
You will have hair loss after surgery. You may have graft loss after surgery. Not all the grafts will take. You won't really know until you see results in 6 to 12 months.

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

I think your results after 14 weeks are really good.  I would wait it out at least 6 months so you can see a significant amount of graft growth.  So far it looks good.

Steven Gabel, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears you are starting to have some significant growth of the transplanted hairs, and it does not appear to have any significant gaps. You will continue to have growth for the next several months.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Sp far the results are good with some early growth. Your immediate post operative washing technique must have lasted a long time, that should not be the case.  More growth will occur in the next 3-4 months

14 weeks post FUE and I want another opinion on how my results look? (Photos)

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