Senior Member fakeplstctrees Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 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 2/14/2011 Surgery #1 Dr. Ivan Cohen - 1539 grafts, 1's - 475 2's - 989 3's - 75 2/20/2012 Surgery #2 Dr. Carlos Wesley - 2570 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 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. I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 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. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 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. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member fakeplstctrees Posted February 27, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 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. 2/14/2011 Surgery #1 Dr. Ivan Cohen - 1539 grafts, 1's - 475 2's - 989 3's - 75 2/20/2012 Surgery #2 Dr. Carlos Wesley - 2570 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 I agree.....sounds like scabs flaking off......I do understand those post op jitters........we all have them. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 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... Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 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! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member fakeplstctrees Posted February 28, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2012 Damn these Jitters, now time to wait! 2/14/2011 Surgery #1 Dr. Ivan Cohen - 1539 grafts, 1's - 475 2's - 989 3's - 75 2/20/2012 Surgery #2 Dr. Carlos Wesley - 2570 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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