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9 days post op FUE, how can I know the different between graft falling or it's just hair? (photos)

ahmedafifiAug 5, 2015
I'm 9 days after OP FUE and while I'm washing my head i see some hair is falling i want to know if it's normal ana also how can i kn w the different between graft falling or it's just hair

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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
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Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Ekrem Civas, MD, FISHRS
Dr. Ekrem Civas, MD, FISHRS
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Aug 14, 2015
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Aug 6, 2015
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Dr. Roy Stoller, DO, FAOCO, FAAO
Dr. Roy Stoller, DO, FAOCO, FAAO
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Mar 19, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Aug 6, 2015
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