I had a hair transplant roughly 12 days ago. On day 10-11, I had approx. 90 percent of scabs on my head. The scabs were small, but I decided to try and work them off. On day 11, I had a shower and massaged my head with some degree of pressure. I cleared my head over the course of two showers. Is it possible that I dislodged grafts? I don't recall any blood. Is it possible to cause trauma to the grafts and cause them to die? Should I be concerned? My head is a little red, swollen, and itchy.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: It would be unlikely to lose grafts in the shower after 10 days post surgery. If you are concerned check with your doctor
It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results. If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor. If you are having issues, it is best to follow up with your doctor for an examination.
Hair transplant surgery is not about "how many grafts" you need, but about how a doctor can match your goals and expectations. In general, an average person may have up to 8000 grafts available as their donor hair in their life time.
After one month, you can do almost anything including using Toppik. Artifical hair is not approved in the United States as it poses risks of infection and scarring. SMP may be another option.
