How many days do transplanted grafts take to set inside scalp?

Question

I had a FUE hair transplant 8 days ago, I was taking basic care.Now because of my work assignment I need to travel short distances with obvious exposure to sun, again what worrying me is the fall of hairs today from transplanted zone while rubbing gently with a crust at the root. Did I loss any graft or they are perfectly embedded inside. Please suggest.

Scott Boden, MD · Answer

Your hair should be well "anchored" in place by 8 days post-procedure.  Gentle washing/shampooing the area at this time will allow any remaining crusts to dislodge without forcefully pulling the residual crusts.  You may see some hairs coming out, but the follicles remain embedded under the skin.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

IF you are worried about post operative care you need to contact your doctor.  Transplanted hairs are usually secure after a few days.

Dilan Fernando, MBBS · Answer

After 10-12 days your grafts should be fully embedded into your scalp. At day 8 i would still take precaution to preserve your grafts and avoid rubbing the area which can potentially dislodge transplanted follicles at such an early stage post-op.

Satinder Singh, MBBS, DNB · Answer

If one follows the basic care and washing of the scalp as prescribed then 10 days are good enough for the graft uptake.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

The transplanted hair will have less risk of dislodging after 72 hours but still upto 8 days you should be cautious and careful.Sun exposure you should be very careful and should avoid it.You may use a loose hat for protection .

How many days do transplanted grafts take to set inside scalp?

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Answer: Graft uptake

Answer: Graft uptake

Answer: The duration of the transplanted hair's Stability

Answer: The duration of the transplanted hair's Stability

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How many days do transplanted grafts take to set inside scalp?

Answers (10)

Answer: Graft uptake

Answer: Graft uptake

Answer: The duration of the transplanted hair's Stability

Answer: The duration of the transplanted hair's Stability

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