a. The grafts were removed between 11-1 pm in the morning and placed between 2-6 pm, is this period enough for the grafts to remain viable? b. How long does it take for the grafts to get firmly placed? c. I did not wash my hair for 8 days and post 8 days have been applying shampoo foam and let water trickle over it from the back of the head to the front. Is this correct? d.I just touched a few dangling scabs and the hair came out along with the scabs. Have i uprooted the graft from the root?
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Hello and thank you for your question!
At 9 months post-FUE transplant, most of the transplanted hair should have grown in, but it's not uncommon to have some areas where the hair appears to be slower to develop. If you notice spiky stubble that hasn’t grown further, a few possibilities c...
You do not have to shave the recipient area for an FUE transplant if the existing hair density is low or the amount of grafts is small.Of course, it all comes down to the preference - and the skills - of your surgeon.
Thank you for your question. X-rays should not affect your hair follicles at all. Always consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,
