Kinked hairs post FUE (Photo)

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I had a 3000 graft fue 6 weeks ago, when the hairs started shedding about 3 weeks after my FUE I noticed many of them where kinked almost double at the root. Im worried that this means theu were incorrectly placed and bent on the way in. Is this possible ot am i worrying about nothing?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is normal to lose transplanted hairs days to weeks after surgery.  It may take 6 to 12 months to see new hairs grow out.The kinked or "J" shaped grafts may be a technical issue.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Transplanted hair sheds after the operation and after the shedding it grows permanently. Do not worry it is very normal.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

Yes, you are correct they are poorly placed graft which are kinked upon placement.  It is hard to tell whether they will grow. So you will have to wait for your hair transplant to grow out.

Muhammad Jawad, MD · Answer

Kinky hairs are the sign of poor hair transplant technique ...Keep using minoxidil 5% along with propecia to get a better outcome

Brian Goertz, MD (retired) · Answer

That is concerning and is indicative of poor graft handling and placement technique. You will need to wait for 10-12 months to assess post operative growth.

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Answer: Proper Graft Handling and Placement

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