Bumped head on 2nd day after hair transplant. Will I be OK?

Question

With my luck, I bumped my head getting out of a taxi cab. I wanted to know if this will have rattled my transplants out? I'm about 65% sure I didn't bump right on the area of the grafts, but further back. If I did knock some grafts out, I should be able to see them in my medical cap when taking it of right? I just want to know if I will be ok?

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

As long as you did not see active bleeding following a bump to your head the second day following a hair transplant, you probably did not create any problems.  If you saw active bleeding, you may have dislodged one or more grafts.  Bumping your head on a car is not uncommon following a hair transplant primarily because you are trying to be very careful.  You can always have a physician evaluate you to see if you have done any damage, but based on your story, I think this is unlikely.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are concerned about bumping your head after surgery it may be best to see your doctor for a follow up.  In general it should be fine.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

You will be reassured to know that the same thing happened to myself after my hair transplant. Unless you had any fresh bleeding your follicles will be fine. In my case my staff had to replace some follicles as I had some bleeding. You will be absolutely fine. Stick to your aftercare to the T and you will get a great result. Good luck

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Based on the information you provided it is unlikely you damaged any grafts.If there was no evidence of bleeding or loose grafts than you should be fine.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

If you didn't bump the transplanted area then you should be perfectly fine. Try not to bump your head again, keep the recipient area clean and follow your hair restoration surgeons post op care instructions. Happy growing!

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Physically removing the grafts so early on would almost certainly cause bleeding. If there was no sign of trauma when you checking following the taxi, I doubt there's any permanent damage.

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

If you knocked out a few grafts, most likely you would have experienced some bleeding. If you did not notice any bleeding, then you most likely did not displace any grafts. The grafts are most vulnerable during the first 5 days after a transplant. After 5 days, the grafts begin to take root and are more stable. I would not stress about it. Good luck!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Many people accidentally bump their head. If you did not bleed then you probably did not lose any grafts so don't worry

Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

If it makes you feel better, you're not alone: it's amazing how many people (including yours truly) bump their head after their surgery, no matter how careful they try to be. I have one word for you: RELAX! Unless you somehow managed to knock out dozens of grafts, which I doubt (you'd have experienced what would have looked like fairly significant bleeding,) it wouldn't make a noticeable difference in your final result.Thanks for your question--I hope this was reassuring!Dr. Ballon

Bumped head on 2nd day after hair transplant. Will I be OK?

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