I just had a hair transplant (FUE) and it has been 22 days. My doctor asked me to wait for 25 days before i take a normal shower. I am still rinsing my hair with shampoo water and avoiding to touch my hair through out the day as much as possible. I have notice a bulb shape at the end of the transplanted hair which are shedding now. I m just concern if the hair with bulb means that the follicle is damaged. Please clarify if its normal or not. Thanks in advance
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An FUE is treated just like a regular hair transplant with regard to the recipient area, but the donor area has open wounds which require daily washing with soap and water. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires daily wa...
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Thanks for the question. A hair transplant operation can take four hours or more. Your stitches will be removed about 10 days after surgery. You may require up to three or four sessions to achieve the full head of hair you desire. Sessions occur several months apart to allow each tra...