What will happen to my pre-existing hairs after a hair transplant? (Photo)

January 17, 2016
Asked By:HairNoHair in Sweden, SE

I finally had a hair transplant about 10 days ago. It was about 4800 graft (that´s what the doctor said at least!). Does it look like one? 4800 grafts? Hopefully the grafts are securely anchored in and hairs are getting ready to shed. I had considerable amount of hair at the area of transplantation. I wonder what will happen to those pre-existing hair after hair transplantation. They were very thin and tender and I do not see any of them after the procedure. will they come back?

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January 21, 2016

Answer: The pre-exiting hair may fall out eventually or may fall out with shock hair loss. These are possibilities.

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January 21, 2016

Answer: The pre-exiting hair may fall out eventually or may fall out with shock hair loss. These are possibilities.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 19, 2016

Answer: Loss of existing hair post ht

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January 19, 2016

Answer: Loss of existing hair post ht

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January 19, 2016

Answer: In some situations

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January 19, 2016

Answer: In some situations

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February 18, 2016

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February 18, 2016

Answer: What will happen to pre-existing hairs after a hair transplant