Scab and attached hair. Did I pull out the grafts?

September 12, 2016
Asked By:hairyransplant in Oklahoma City, OK

I got my hair transplant 2 weeks back. Still have some scab. While removing some of the scab which while apprently was loosely attached to the hair. I pulled out small hair shafts with slightly thickened ends. Did I pull out grafts? I thought they should be secure after two weeks?

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September 19, 2016

Answer: Transplanted hair follicles are generally secure after the first week or two. If you are concerned you should contact your docto

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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September 19, 2016

Answer: Transplanted hair follicles are generally secure after the first week or two. If you are concerned you should contact your docto

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 15, 2020

Answer: Did I damage my hair transplant?

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2020

Answer: Did I damage my hair transplant?

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2016

Answer: Damaging grafts two weeks out from hair transplant

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September 21, 2016

Answer: Damaging grafts two weeks out from hair transplant

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September 14, 2016

Answer: Scab and attached hair. Did I pull out the grafts?

September 14, 2016

Answer: Scab and attached hair. Did I pull out the grafts?

September 14, 2016

Answer: I doubt

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September 14, 2016

Answer: I doubt

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