Bumped head- did I do permanent damage?

[LonelyGraft]

Hey all

im exactly 4 weeks post op today. As I was getting into my car I hit my head rather hard on my door pillar right where my hairline was grafted. I did have my hat on. There was no bleeding just a bit of redness. Could I have done permanent damage?

[LaserCap]

You want to be careful the first few days post op.  After 7 days you can typically return to normal activity.  If it's been 4 weeks I would honestly don't worry about it.  (Plus there is nothing you can do at this time so why worry about it).  To feel better I would take photos of the area.  Wait 6 months and take another set.  Do the same at 12 months.  If you notice an empty area, bring it up to the Doctor.  Most doctors will guarantee the grafts.  I am certain they will replace a non growing graft at no cost to you.  

[Stuart01]

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If you don't have any type gash or abrasion you did not cause any damage. It is very hard to damage to the grafts one month post op surgery.

 

[pkipling]

At 4 weeks post-op, it's practically impossible to damage a graft by bumping your head. The grafts are secure/anchored by this point.... And even still, a general rule of thumb is that if there's no bleeding, then a graft wasn't dislodged.

The main thing to worry about relatively long-term is sun exposure, so stay out of the sun for the next 5 months and those grafts will be good.