Is this a normal look for 7 weeks post op from an FUE? (photos)

There is obviously global thinning in the donor area,the question is whether this is due to “shock loss”,overharvesting or a combination of both.I am a little concerned about overharvesting as you had a large FUE (>3000) and several prior strips.At this point only time will tell,and that could take another 3-6 months to declare itself.

Over harvesting from FUE can be an issue and cause the patchy appearance.  It may also be due to shock hair loss.  It may take 6 to 12 months to see growth if there was shock hair loss.

While shock loss could be present, as another doc mentioned, it could have been over-harvesting which will prove to be the case if it does not resolve in the coming months.  If that ends up happening you can consider SMP which we do all the time for this indication when patients consult us for this issue.  It can also fill in the scars too!  

Thanks for submitting your photos and based on them everything looks like expected and how it should be. Gabs will be covered by hair grow but it needs some time,ofcourse.There is no need to worry.

THe donor region was thin to begin with having a previous FUT procedure. After another procedure that has been some shock loss and it will take time for hair to regrow. Using medication, topical creams and PRP can help with hair thickness and density.

It is still too early to tell at only 7 weeks. If you do have any concerns it is necessary that you share them with your doctor and make sure that everything is communicated and tracked. Hopefully it isn't overharvesting but I would just say that it is a little shock loss and maybe just some slower growth in the donor area. 

Thank you for your question and sharing your pictures, at seven weeks the area must be completely healed and it looks fine as per the pictures, the hair surrounding the areas will grow and cover the spots.

At 7 weeks there should be nothing to see, no holes anywhere and a healed recipient area which will soon start growing hair.