This is either completely normal, or I am having a catastrophic emergency

[fakeplstctrees]

Hello,

This is freaking me out, because it is either completely normal, or I am having a catastrophic emergency. I am a week post op, and although the actual hairs (stubble) remain, scabby things resembling dried up follicle material is flaking off. Is it possible for the hair to remain, but the transplanted follicle die and come out? That seems a bit unlikely, but I am nevertheless freaking out. This surgery is VERY important to me, and failure would be devastating. So I am turning to the knowledge and wisdom of my network brothers. Please respond immediately if you are able. All the best,

-Trees

[StaggerLee123]

Hello,

This is freaking me out, because it is either completely normal, or I am having a catastrophic emergency. I am a week post op, and although the actual hairs (stubble) remain, scabby things resembling dried up follicle material is flaking off. Is it possible for the hair to remain, but the transplanted follicle die and come out? That seems a bit unlikely, but I am nevertheless freaking out. This surgery is VERY important to me, and failure would be devastating. So I am turning to the knowledge and wisdom of my network brothers. Please respond immediately if you are able. All the best,

-Trees

 

Those scabby things resembling dried up follicle matter are just that: scabs.

 

Post op jitters are a bitch. Hang in there you've been through it before but welcome to the hurry up and wait phase.

[hairthere]

Those grafts are pretty secure after 48 hours and after 6 days you would have to really tug at them to lose them. Not sure what you mean by follicle material, but if the hair is still present it sounds more like skin/scabs are just flaking off. It's normal to feel anxious, but you'll be fine.

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

Do not panic. This is a normal occurance and if there was no bleeding post operatively the grafts are secure. Now you must be patient and wait 3-4 month before seing any hair growth.

[TakingThePlunge]

fakeplstctrees,

 

I agree with what's already been said, this does sound like normal scab flaking. But, I recommend contacting Dr. Wesley for his opinion anyway just to play it safe.

[fakeplstctrees]

Thanks everyone, I knew I was just bugging out, but it is difficult when there is so much on the line. I really do appreciate the prompt feedback. This is such a great community!

-Trees

 

By follicle material, I mean it is looks like dried up follicles, that's all.

[orlhair1]

I agree.....sounds like scabs flaking off......I do understand those post op jitters........we all have them.

[aaron1234]

I once pulled out a graft - 5 days post op - and there was definitely some bleeding. The flakes are just dead skin and the hairs are probably just shedding. Completely normal...

[NEWHAIRPLEASE]

Fake

I sent Dr Rahal and his nurse Mike about 5 pictures at about 5-10 post op...I had a lot of flaking..completely normal!

[fakeplstctrees]

Damn these Jitters, now time to wait!