Is my density normal 27 days after hair transplant? Why are the scabs still intact? (Photo)

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I had FUE hair transplant 3000 grafts 27 days back. I am attaching a picture of my implant area. I am concerned that there are 2 places where the scabs ate still there. When I try to remove it seems the area has not healed. It's still very stuck to the scabs. Also I am worried about my density and results after these 27 days. Is everything normal? Please help. Help me in understanding about the apparent results of the transplant and the density? Also, why are the scabs still not getting removed?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.In general, you should not have scabbing after about 2 weeks.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Great questions, no, unfortunately it is not normal those big scabs after 27 days PO and they are NECROTIC AREAS related to decrease of the blood supply in your recipient area. I will suggest you to do nothing to the scabs and to see your hair surgeon immediately. It is too soon to respond about the density question, I will suggest you to let the hair growth 10-15 months for the evaluation of the final results including density. Good luck

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

27 days is much too early to see results from a hair transplant.  However, the scabs you mention look to be on the thick side and could well be due to loss of skin in the area.  This is uncommon and is more common in smokers.  You need to go back and see your surgeon; that area needs attention.

Peter Ebizadeh, MD · Answer

I suggest you go visit your surgeon asap as these are necrotic areas and will not viable grafts that will grow in the future.

Dilan Fernando, MBBS · Answer

Hi there, your area of permanent "scabbing" is actually skin necrosis or at least it appears to be. I would recommend you urgently see your surgeon as you will not grow hair in this area. All the best.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

You have some serious post-op issues and need to go see a doctor for medical attention. You have what appears to be necrosis and it needs to be treated ASAP. Unfortunately this also reflects on the possible results for your hair transplant and it doesn't look like it will be a great result.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The scabbed areas look abnormal.  It is tough to tell from photos for sure, but you might have some tissue necrosis in those areas.  Definitely run, don't walk, back to your original surgeon for evaluation and treatment because scarring and additional trasnplantation to those areas is likely.God Luck!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Your donor density has not changed, but the black area reflects necrosis (death) of your skin in these areas. The hair will never grow in this black area because it will eventually fill in with scar. Go back to see your surgeon

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