Senior Member N-6 Posted April 21, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi everyone, I'm one-month post-op my third procedure. Shedding has occurred. When I look closely in my bathroom mirror and tilt my head a certain way, I see tiny holes along the frontal part of my scalp, which is were the transplant occurred. Is this what people call pitting? Is this normal for someone just 1 month post-op who has shed? Thanks for reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member N-6 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi everyone, I'm one-month post-op my third procedure. Shedding has occurred. When I look closely in my bathroom mirror and tilt my head a certain way, I see tiny holes along the frontal part of my scalp, which is were the transplant occurred. Is this what people call pitting? Is this normal for someone just 1 month post-op who has shed? Thanks for reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baldie3000 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 This doesn't sound good. I'd like to know the answer on this too! What would cause this? I certainly wouldn't want holes in my head ~Baldie3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 N-6, Well, the quick answer is, it could be. Without seeing pictures it would be difficult to know for sure. Additionally, there is still plenty of time to heal, but it is not normal to see holes in your scalp. Do you have any pictures you can post for us? Who was your surgeon and did you talk to him/her about this? Baldie, Pitting typically occurs as a result of incisions being made too deeply for the graft. When the tissue heals, it creates a dimple like effect or tiny "pit" or indent in the scalp. This is not an expected result and is not normal. In the hands of an elite physician, pitting should not be an issue. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member N-6 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi, thanks for your response. Attached is a pic of my left and right hairline without flash and below overhead light. I haven't raised this with my doc yet. I'd rather not mention his name for now if that's cool. Please let me know what you think. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member N-6 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oops here is right hairline, don't know how to attach multiple pics. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member something Posted April 21, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 This is normal in some skin types. This is just tiny holes that were created during the surgery and reflect where the slit was made, not pitting. I believe you will heal in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member N-6 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 I hope so. I can't discern whether it is what people refer to as pitting or whether it just reflects incisions which have not yet healed. Thanks for your response Something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TheEmperor Posted April 21, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Originally posted by N-6:I hope so. I can't discern whether it is what people refer to as pitting or whether it just reflects incisions which have not yet healed. Thanks for your response Something. I did _lots_ of research and was surprised by this as well. Each incision leaves a tiny divot. If you look closely at some other's pictures you will see the same thing. When the hair grows and the skin cycles, I have found that they are becoming less obvious months after the procedure. I wouldnt worry about it. My Hair Loss Web Site - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 N-6, I agree with something that this doesn't look like pitting. Give it some time to heal. You should be fine! Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member N-6 Posted April 23, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks guys for your replies. Now, the waiting begins . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted April 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2008 N-6, How far post op are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member N-6 Posted April 24, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2008 Dakota, I'm one month post-op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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