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Bleeding on front hairline post FUE: Is this a sure sign of lost/damaged or dislodged grafts?

geronimo123Aug 9, 2016
I woke up to find myself bleeding in the recipient area (front hairline) on Day 5 post FUE. I fear I may have been rubbing or picking the area where the transplantation was done. I feel extremely worried that I have damaged it. Is the bleeding a sure sign that the grafts have been damaged and lost? I have no itching and have been following all post op care. Except in my sleep it seems I may have faltered, and caused a lot of damage.

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Sean Behnam, MD

It most likely is just the hair being shed now that the graft has established itself. If there's no blood and you're taking the scabs out gently then at 10 days the grafts are strong enough that they won't simply fall out from gentle rubbing. 

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Jae Pak, MD

In general bleeding at the transplant site is not a good sign after having surgery. If you are concerned see your doctor for a check up.

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Sean Behnam, MD

At this point your grafts are pretty safe and it's unlikely they'll be harmed by you getting sick, unless maybe it is a really serious illness. I wouldn't be too worried, just try your best to get better. If you have concerns about it or a specific reason you think it may affect your grafts, you...

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Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS

You should be washing your hair with a special shampoo twice a day with a particular method to help remove the scabs within the first few days.  In our office, patients return the day after procedure to get their first hair wash and to be trained on how to wash their hair. A special shampoo is ...

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Jae Pak, MD

Many doctors have different post operative care and recommendations.  If you believe you have too much scabbing see your doctor.

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Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS

As long as the grafts are placed correctly and well cared for post surgically (especially in the first 5 days), having elevated blood pressures will not cause undo harm to the grafts.

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