3 Weeks Post OP - Some hairs looking weird

[Ron5566]

Hey guys,

So I started to shed about a week ago, about 30% of the hairs, their bottom (The parts that comes out of the scalp), seems little curve, I am not sure what does it means but hopefully nothing bad, I haven't asked my doctor yet because I want to ask you if I have a reason to be worried about, I know grafts are supposed to be secured by now but what is the reason for the bottom part to look like so curve? 

I attached two photos, one hair alone and in the second picture you can see one normal hair vs one curved.

 

Thanks in advance!!

 

[pkipling]

This is completely normal. At three weeks, the grafts are definitely secure - and it's expected that they start shedding around this stage. I can't say for sure why some are curved and some aren't, but it's nothing to worry about either way.

And a good rule of thumb to remember in terms of losing grafts - If a graft were dislodged, it would be quite painful (and would typically bleed). So it seems as if you're good to go. Now the patient waiting game begins!  

[Szotz_257]

What surgeon did you go to? The way it bends looks unnatural and may be symptomatic of mishandling during the implanting.