I picked at scabs 5-6 days after my FUE hair transplant and some hair came out with it, did I ruin my transplant? (Photos)

April 9, 2018
Asked By:tj8894 in Winnipeg, MB

after 5-6 days I picked at some of the scabs in the crown area of my head and when I did that some hair fell out with the scabs also when I went to bed the next morning there was more shedding of hair so now I’m worried that the crown area of my head is ruined and that the transplant went to a waste. Will the hair grow back or did I pull out the roots since it was only about 5-6 days post op

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July 3, 2018

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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July 3, 2018

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
April 11, 2018

Answer: Picking at scabs

April 11, 2018

Answer: Picking at scabs

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April 11, 2021

Answer: Post op hair care

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April 11, 2021

Answer: Post op hair care

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October 2, 2018

Answer: 1st week post-op

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October 2, 2018

Answer: 1st week post-op

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April 10, 2018

Answer: Do not Pick the Scabs

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April 10, 2018

Answer: Do not Pick the Scabs

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