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Can "dead" grafts be recognized?

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c0cllcApr 19, 2018

Hello Doctors, sorry for my english- it's not my native language. I had my transplant 10 days ago. All seems to be fine, the scabs are almost off and nothing hurts anymore. So when i examine my new hair, some of it is already growing and some is staying short.I know there will be shedding at some point - but right now i wonder what the reason for those not growing hairs might be.I mean - they are quite a lot, maybe 40% and they stay short.Is that an indicator for dead follicles? Thank you!

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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