Hi all. I had FUE procedure done a month ago. I’m scab free just have a pinkish head at the mo which is clearing day by day. I started the expected shed after 2weeks. My question however is. Some areas I’ve shed in, I can see the hair under the skin but other areas where I know follicules were implanted via post op pictures. I cannot see or feel the follicule at all. Will the areas with Just skin still have hair growth or should I be worried Thank you in advance for you responses.
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October 26, 2017
Answer: It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery. The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow.
An FUE is treated just like a regular hair transplant with regard to the recipient area, but the donor area has open wounds which require daily washing with soap and water. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires da...
Arm pit hairs can be used as donor hair but this is not something that is routinely done. If you insist on this, it would be best to see a doctor for a consultation.