Hair transplant hair follicle damage. (photos)

December 30, 2016
Asked By:Zubeir khan in San Francisco, CA

I got 2 kind of swollen abscess on my head in transplanted hair area. I got it checked out by my doctor today and he said it was an abscess and he prescribed me antibiotics and said to see a dermatologist next week. I was wondering if this will cause any damage to the transplanted hair if taken care of early. Also just for my knowledge does a abscess form to indicate an infection or is it the middle stages of an infection. Thanks in advance.

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January 8, 2017

Answer: Abscess is an infection. It is a collection of pus that in built up under your skin.

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January 8, 2017

Answer: Abscess is an infection. It is a collection of pus that in built up under your skin.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 6, 2017

Answer: Abscess Likely Due To Buried Grafts After Hair Transplants

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January 6, 2017

Answer: Abscess Likely Due To Buried Grafts After Hair Transplants

Amir Yazdan, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
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January 3, 2017

Answer: Infection?

January 3, 2017

Answer: Infection?

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December 31, 2016

Answer: Abscess in recipient area

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