Scab and attached hair. Did I pull out the grafts?
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It is common for hairs to shed after a transplant and they may come out with some of the crusting. Fortunately, At two weeks post surgery, it would be unusual to have the actual hair root (graft) come out with the crust - the hairs should be well engrafted by then,
It is common for hairs to shed after a transplant and they may come out with some of the crusting. Fortunately, At two weeks post surgery, it would be unusual to have the actual hair root (graft) come out with the crust - the hairs should be well engrafted by then,
Transplanted hair follicles are generally secure after the first week or two. If you are concerned you should contact your doctor.
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Transplanted hair follicles are generally secure after the first week or two. If you are concerned you should contact your doctor.
Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/
An FUE is treated just like a regular hair transplant with regard to the recipient area, but the donor area has open wounds which require daily washing with soap and water. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires daily washes as well to keep the recipient area free of crusts. I generally recommend the use of a sponge and supply my patient with a surgical sponge to fill with soapy water and press on the recipient area daily. By repeating this daily, all crusts can be washed off without any fear of losing grafts. IF any crust are present, use a Q tip and dip it into soapy water, and roll it on the crusts and that will lift them off without dislodging them, but never rub them, just roll the Q tip on the recipient crust. I like to see no evidence of any crusting in the recipient area and the crusts from the donor area gone in 7-10 days with daily washing.
An FUE is treated just like a regular hair transplant with regard to the recipient area, but the donor area has open wounds which require daily washing with soap and water. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires daily washes as well to keep the recipient area free of crusts. I generally recommend the use of a sponge and supply my patient with a surgical sponge to fill with soapy water and press on the recipient area daily. By repeating this daily, all crusts can be washed off without any fear of losing grafts. IF any crust are present, use a Q tip and dip it into soapy water, and roll it on the crusts and that will lift them off without dislodging them, but never rub them, just roll the Q tip on the recipient crust. I like to see no evidence of any crusting in the recipient area and the crusts from the donor area gone in 7-10 days with daily washing.
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The individual follicular units are secure at 2 weeks and you did not likely remove any grafts. You likely just pulled out the hair in the follicle. This did not likely damage anything and your hair should start growing at 3 months. Hope this helps!Dr. Sajan
The individual follicular units are secure at 2 weeks and you did not likely remove any grafts. You likely just pulled out the hair in the follicle. This did not likely damage anything and your hair should start growing at 3 months. Hope this helps!Dr. Sajan
Web reference: http://www.651hair.com/procedures/hair-transplants/
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