2 weeks post hair transplant and newly transplanted hairs are breaking off at the root

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I'm a 50+ yo female. Two weeks ago I had FUT for hairline advancement. Three days ago I noticed several of the newly transplanted hairs are breaking off at the root, leaving the tiny hair below the skin. I'm worried - I don't think this is normal, and why is it happening? Will those hairs come back in time? Why are they breaking off?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You should see your doctor for a recheck.  Transplanted hairs usually slide out after several days to weeks.  They do not break off at the root.  Non-transplanted hair may fall out due to shock loss from surgery.  It is unclear what you are exactly describing so it may be best to have an examination.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

What you are seeing is the normal shedding that occurs after a hair transplant and this is not a problem what-so-ever,  Most if not all of the transplanted hairs will shed in the next few weeks and then regrow in 5+ months

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hair goes through a cycle of growth. After hair transplant the hair shaft detaches from the follicle and comes to the surface and falls off. It will then start to grow in after a few months.

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