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How would I know if my grafts dislodged?

  • BD92
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 1 year ago
Hey, it's now been 1 week since my FUE procedure of 1500 grafts. I've been following the proper shampoo procedure along with hair care supplements (viviscal). Plenty of hair has fallen ( whitish-yellow crust around them and scabs) within 5-7 days. Is this normal?

Doctor Answers 4

Shedding

February 8th, 2017
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It is normal for hairs to be shed by the end of the first month, along with scabs and crust during that period as well. As long as there has been no trauma to the head, bleeding, or picking at the scabs, you shouldn't worry about grafts dislodging. If you are still concerned you can always ask your doctor.

Sean Behnam, MD


Santa Monica Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 78 reviews

February 8th, 2017

Shedding

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It is normal for hairs to be shed by the end of the first month, along with scabs and crust during that period as well. As long as there has been no trauma to the head, bleeding, or picking at the scabs, you shouldn't worry about grafts dislodging. If you are still concerned you can always ask your doctor.

Sean Behnam, MD


Santa Monica Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 78 reviews

If you are not sure about the post operative care and what to expect it is best to see your doctor for a recheck.

June 28th, 2016
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If you are not sure about the post operative care and what to expect it is best to see your doctor for a recheck.  In general if you have bleeding or see large tissue that look like grafts, it may be a sign you lost grafts.

Web reference: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

June 28th, 2016

If you are not sure about the post operative care and what to expect it is best to see your doctor for a recheck.

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If you are not sure about the post operative care and what to expect it is best to see your doctor for a recheck.  In general if you have bleeding or see large tissue that look like grafts, it may be a sign you lost grafts.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

Shedding of the new hairs

June 28th, 2016
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Shedding of the new hairs in this period is normal and is a part of the procedure.

We recommend our patients from day 10 to wash and massage the scalp with shampoo with the weight of the fingers using fingertips in a circular motion to break down any crusts and scabs . Doing this during your hair wash will really speed up the healing process and break down all the crusts and scabs.
Most of the patients are scared to massage but it really needs to be done . If there is no bleeding where the graft came from ,it means every thing is under control and they are safe.
To feel better you may consult with your surgeon for his specific advice regarding washing

All the best 


Ilker Apaydin, MD
June 28th, 2016

Shedding of the new hairs

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Shedding of the new hairs in this period is normal and is a part of the procedure.

We recommend our patients from day 10 to wash and massage the scalp with shampoo with the weight of the fingers using fingertips in a circular motion to break down any crusts and scabs . Doing this during your hair wash will really speed up the healing process and break down all the crusts and scabs.
Most of the patients are scared to massage but it really needs to be done . If there is no bleeding where the graft came from ,it means every thing is under control and they are safe.
To feel better you may consult with your surgeon for his specific advice regarding washing

All the best 


Ilker Apaydin, MD

Dislodged grafts

June 26th, 2016
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If you lost any grafts, you would see bleeding at the recipient sites where the graft came from. Otherwise what you seeing is normal shedding. 
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

June 26th, 2016

Dislodged grafts

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If you lost any grafts, you would see bleeding at the recipient sites where the graft came from. Otherwise what you seeing is normal shedding. 
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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