What percentage of transplanted hairs fall off within the first month of surgery?

May 5, 2019
Asked By:Abersaber

Roughly what is this range? Or do almost all grafted hairs fall? I want to do FUE and cover up my hairline but rather not look like an ugly duckling with a high forehead for 3-6 months until it grows back. What are the chances some grafts will stay and frame my face? This is the only thing stopping me from going thru with a hair transplant. Rather do SMP first then FUE to avoid the ugly duckling phase (including shock loss).

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May 23, 2019

Answer: Recovery varies between patients.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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May 23, 2019

Answer: Recovery varies between patients.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
May 6, 2019

Answer: Transplanted Hair Shedding

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
May 6, 2019

Answer: Transplanted Hair Shedding

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
May 6, 2019

Answer: Shedding

May 6, 2019

Answer: Shedding

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May 6, 2019

Answer: What percentage of transplanted hairs fall off within the first month of surgery?

May 6, 2019

Answer: What percentage of transplanted hairs fall off within the first month of surgery?

May 6, 2019

Answer: Shedding

May 6, 2019

Answer: Shedding

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