2 months po FUE. Tiny holes and scalp looks rough. All transplanted hair fell off. Is this how it was supposed to look? (Photo)

Question

Scalp looks rough and with pot holes all over. All the transplanted hair fell off. Is my scalp/ hair progress in line with what is normal for anyone who does FUT HT 2 months ago?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery.  The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow.  If you feel you have scarring it is best to follow up with your doctor.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting your photo and question. A transplanted follicular unit is placed into a slit. The transplanted hair falls out anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months after the procedure. New, permanent hair will start to grow 4-6 months after the procedure. In your case, the scalp appears with the normal range. You just need time. If you are concerned, you can always go to your hair transplant doctor for a check-up. Best of luck!

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

the transplanted hair shaft will seperate from the follicles. The hair shaft falls off with the scabs after a couple of weeks. The hair follicles remain under the skin and start to grow in after a few months. It may take up to a year for all the transplanted hair to grow in.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

These 'holes' are marks from the recipient site tools used by the surgeon and you will eventually see hair grow out of them making the holes almost invisible

2 months po FUE. Tiny holes and scalp looks rough. All transplanted hair fell off. Is this how it was supposed to look? (Photo)

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2 months po FUE. Tiny holes and scalp looks rough. All transplanted hair fell off. Is this how it was supposed to look? (Photo)

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