How to tell if hair grafts were too deeply planted?

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How to tell if hair grafts were too deeply planted and how they look.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If the grafts were not properly implanted you may have issues with scarring and growth.  If you are concerned it is best to see your doctor for a recheck.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

Hair grafts planted too deeply will appear to grow out of a hole where upon it looks like the skin appears to pull downwards around the shaft of the hair. just like a golf hole with a golf flag inserted in the hole. This may not be the most attractive way for a hair to appear. Sometimes this will self correct after 6-18 months.Other ways to correct it are to punch it out via FUE and replant it in a more natural way.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Grafts that are planted too deep do not grow and often produce a foreign body reaction. These grafts may shed their growth centers with the graft.

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