Patchy donor area one month after FUE. (Photo)

Question

I have had my second hair transplant about a month ago. First surgery was a strip surgery. And even though it left me with a linear scar, I was able to cover it mostly with longer hair. This recent surgery was a 2200 FUE. The hair on the back looks very diffused and patchy. I am not sure if it is shock loss or it is over harvested. And i dont know how to deal with it at the moment, and I am not sure if i should get a micropigmentation that early. Any help or advice is appreciated.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may take several weeks to see how your donor area may turn out.  At this point it may be too early to tell but if you're concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

It's only been a month, so it's not unusual for your donor area to look a little sparse/patchy. If it's shock loss you just need to give it a few months to recover and grow back, otherwise wait to see what the over harvested area looks like fully grown before deciding if you need to consider scalp micropigmentation.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

It is normal for the donor region to look a little thin just a month after the procedure. Your donor region will thicken up over the coming weeks and months.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Scarring appears to be a real problem for you. The best treatment for this is scalp micropigmentation, something we do every day (see below)

Patchy donor area one month after FUE. (Photo)

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