Hi, On day 12 after my FUE transplant i was involved in a minor traffic accident causing me to bump my forehead very hard into the steering-weel. It caused a little bleeding and now on day 20 i notice that some of the follicles that were bleeding is now bald and the ones that still have hair has not grown any longer since the accident what is most likely to have happened? Is the hair lost forever? (The pictures are taken 2 hours after the accident and i sprayed the area with sterile salt water)
2 photos
Answers (5)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
March 27, 2018
Answer: If the injury was significant enough to cause normal hair loss, then you may have affected the transplanted hair as well.
It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen. Sometimes the "kink" and mean it was transplanted with a kink. There is no way to tell by photos alone.
If you are having post operative issues, it is best to contact your doctor for a follow up examination.The earlier you contact your doctor, the sooner you can treat any infection.
It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen. Sun does not "destroy" hair follicles.
