Donor area too thin 30 days post FUE. Will hair get better & thicker? Please help (Photo)

November 24, 2017
Asked By:MV007 in Montreal, QC

I’m now 30 days post FUE and disappointment with my donor area. Will my donor stay permanently that thin? If so, I should of done FUT procedure instead as I now see my scalp :( Unless thats shock loss... Pls help! Thx

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December 26, 2017

Answer: Post op

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December 26, 2017

Answer: Post op

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January 6, 2018

Answer: Donor depletion after FUE is permanent since harvested hairs do not grow back from the area it was taken.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 6, 2018

Answer: Donor depletion after FUE is permanent since harvested hairs do not grow back from the area it was taken.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 27, 2017

Answer: Thin Donor Hair

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Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
November 27, 2017

Answer: Thin Donor Hair

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November 27, 2017

Answer: Depleted Donor Area

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November 27, 2017

Answer: Depleted Donor Area

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Answer: Donor hair healing

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Answer: Donor hair healing

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