Will the shadowing in my transplanted area go away? (Photo)

Question

I had FUE 3 weeks ago. I had 3500 grafts in frontal are. It’s been 3 weeks and I still have the shaded dark area in recipient area of scalp. Is this going to go away over next few weeks? It seems to have been improved from a week ago. Bug I’m worried if this is permanent.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Part of what you see are the grafts and part is increased blood flow and low grade inflammation from the procedure. This should even out over the next 3-6 months.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  Discoloration may persist for several weeks to months.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Yes, discoloration such as the situation you described will continue to fade over time. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater can help prevent more darkening.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This shadow is actually the hair grafts that you are looking at and in time these grafts should grow and rather than see a shadow you will see hair there

Prabdeep Sohi, MS, MCh - Account Suspended · Answer

This is not permanent. You must begin to touch your scalp and massage it using your hands which may help the redness or shaded area that you have referred to, to fade. We advise our patients to use coconut oil to massage the scalp and it helps. Please consider consulting your surgeon to help you with your post operative care queries.

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