Positive signs to look for after FUE hair transplant

Question

I am exactly 8 days post op. I had an FUE HT. My scalp seems to be feeling more normal than the past 7 days. I still have the hairs in the recipient area from the grafts. I had an unrelated dr appointment yesterday. My blood pressure was slightly high at 140/70 my oxygen level was at 98 which they said was good. I’m wondering if there are positive signs that can be observed this early as I’m told the first few days are crucial. Would it be obvious if you lost a graft? Or damaged it?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you lost a graft, you would notice some bleeding. If you are concerned, it is best to have your surgeon assess your donor and recipient areas.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

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Justin Rome, MD · Answer

The only positive sign you can notice after a procedure is from you following the Doctors instructions on the way to watch the donor and recipient areas, making sure both are clean and clear of excessive scabbing.  Now you just should be patient and wait for the hair to grow.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

The first few days after a transplant are crucial in that it is possible to damage and/or dislodge your grafts if you are not careful.  By day 8 they should be stable.  Grafts are grossly visible so if they would be visible if they came out.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The fact that you are asking this question suggests that everything is normal. Otherwise, you would be more specific in your questions

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