Pimple like bumps on the grafted hairs after beard transplant. What are they?

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Hello, I have a beard transplant surgery 11 days ago. The procedure i went under was FUT. The hairs were taken from back of my head and were implanted to my cheeks, side burns,mostache. I am attaching pics of my face. If you can see it closely there are bumps where hairs were grafted. Looks like a pimple but did not saw any puss. What are they?. Will they go away when hairs will shed? Is it something serious?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You need to go back to your surgeon for a recheck.  Photos cannot provide a diagnosis but the bumps and redness may not be typical.  It may be a sign of an early infection.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

Folliculitis is common with facial hair transplants. Beard hair transplants may require the use of acne mediation and steroids to help resolve folliculitis hair restoration.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I would worry about infection. Go back to your doctor to be checked out to see if there is an infection and if it should be treated.

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