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What are these black spots on my scalp that look like scabbing 2 months post FUE op? (Photo)

ay4188roMc4Dec 29, 2018
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone would have a say with regards to these black spots that look like scabbing 2 months post due op. The thing is, I had scabbed 11 days after post op and someone who looked at scalp says that it looks like the scabbing is possibly from the inside. Would be an infection? I don't feel sick at all.

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This appears to be shedding of grafts. This is a normal process. If you lost any grafts, then you will notice bleeding an a rice grain sized tissue.

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If you are concerned please follow up with your doctor for an exam. You will have hair loss after surgery. You may have graft loss after surgery. Not all the grafts will take. You won't really know until you see results in 6 to 12 months.

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If you are concerned please follow up with your doctor for an exam. You will have hair loss after surgery. Your hair will shed. You may have graft loss after surgery. Not all the grafts will take. You won't really know until you see results in 6 to 12 months.

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Personalized medical treatment advice on the Internet without a good history and examination is inaccurate and may lead to confusion and misinformation.It is best to contact your surgeon again for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

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