10 days after hair transplant removing scabs, loss of grafts?

May 21, 2017
Asked By:Kun123 in Rotterdam, 11

It's been 12 days since i had my hair transplant in Istanbul. The doctor told me to remove the scabs after ten days with baby shampoo. So at the tenth day i tried to remove the scabs by pressing gently on the scalp, however the scabs would not get off so i applied a little bit more force. my concern is that i saw quite a lot scabs that looked like a graft with hair bulb. is it possible that i accidentally removed some grafts, or is it just an early shock loss?

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May 24, 2017

Answer: Anything is possible. It probably is not likely but if you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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May 24, 2017

Answer: Anything is possible. It probably is not likely but if you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
June 5, 2017

Answer: The most likely scenario is that what you are seeing attached to the scab is the hair shaft that would be shed anyway.

June 5, 2017

Answer: The most likely scenario is that what you are seeing attached to the scab is the hair shaft that would be shed anyway.

May 22, 2017

Answer: Hair transplant post op

May 22, 2017

Answer: Hair transplant post op

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July 13, 2017

Answer: Removing scabs

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July 13, 2017

Answer: Removing scabs

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