My hair sticks up after my hair transplant. Can FUE fix it?

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When I'm fixing my hair to go out I often struggle with certain areas in which the hairs stick out. Like they were implanted at the wrong angle. Can a surgeon tell which hairs are at the wrong angle and FUE procedure to remove those hairs, and reinsert them at the proper angle? Even if they have to be inserted somewhere else on the head?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If your hair "sticks straight up" in the wrong direction, that is a more of a technical error by the surgeon. The direction angle and distribution of how the hair grows is one of the most important factors that your surgeon controls during surgery. It cannot be changed.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It will grow in the angle that it was placed in. I would advise you to follow up with your provider.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes it is possible to “re-do”, although it can be expensive. I strongly suggest you see an expert and be seen in person. Do your homework on who is a good doctor in your area. Best wishes.Dr. T

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Yes, it could be one of the recipient site complications following hair transplant surgery. You need to be seen in person. I will suggest you to book a consult with a trained and experienced hair restoration in your town or state. Good luck.

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

Its important when hair transplant is performed that the hair transplanted is inserted at the correct angle and direction. If the patten is not followed of the native hair the transplanted hair will not appear natural.

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