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8 Days after FUE transplant, gaps appearing between the new grafts. Is this the shedding stage or something is wrong? (photos)

campbell02May 15, 2018
Hi...I have attached a (day 2) photo and a (day 8) photo. As seen on (day 8) photo, I noticed gaps or separations appearing between the new grafts. Is that the shedding stage or something is wrong? Is shedding supposed to look like this? After 8 days, most of the scabs are still intact. I have followed my doctor's instructions properly. Just got worried when I noticed it this morning. Please let me know, I appreciate any help or advise. Thanks

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