What happens if you put a graft on an existing graft where the hair have been pulled out (second hair transplant)

[alex85]

In two weeks a get a second hair transplant (+-200 grafts) to add density to my hairline. The previous transplant was 13 months ago. I worry about the following: yesterday I played with my little nephew (6 years old), while playing he pulled some of my hair out (ouch!). I guess 4-5 hair in my hairline. Definitely transplanted hairs.

Is it possible for my surgeon to see where the hairs have been pulled out? And what happens if he doesn't see it and place grafts on top of the pulled out hairs (not grafts of course)? Will the exisiting graft be transected and both not grow?

I can worry about the smallest things regarding my hair (transplant) so maybe you can ease my mind...or not haha.

Edited December 5, 2021 by alex85

[Westview]

All the new hairs will grow even if they've been transplanted right into an existing follicle

[digi23]

1 hour ago, alex85 said:

In two weeks a get a second hair transplant (+-200 grafts) to add density to my hairline. The previous transplant was 13 months ago. I worry about the following: yesterday I played with my little nephew (6 years old), while playing he pulled some of my hair out (ouch!). I guess 4-5 hair in my hairline. Definitely transplanted hairs.

Is it possible for my surgeon to see where the hairs have been pulled out? And what happens if he doesn't see it and place grafts on top of the pulled out grafts? Will the exisiting graft be dissected and both not grow?

I can worry about the smallest things regarding my hair (transplant) so maybe you can ease my mind...or not haha.

Your nephew did not pull out your grafts I am pretty sure since that needs to be done surgically. He did pull out some hairs which is different than grafts. The hairs will have grown out again fine in two weeks.

[alex85]

Thank you, of course I meant hairs haha.

[ITA]

@alex85Did you then let your grandchild live?  😂😂😂😂 Kidding, don't worry, your hair will grow back.

[H.K]

Kids always like to pull hair 🤣

I believe you shall consult your HT surgeon about that , maybe wait a little more that 2 weeks to be sure hair is regrown and visible  . specially that you are having only a touch up of ~200 grafts 

also make sure that surgeon use proper magnification tools .

 

[alex85]

So if an existing hair is trapped underneath of a newly placed graft there will still grow one hair (or two)?

[H.K]

As far as i know , if surgeon make incision where an  old follicle exist  , that will cause transection and damage to existing graft "check at 1:15" , that risk can be minimized via using proper magnification tools . and you may ask your surgeon is it worth waiting for pulled follicles to regrow , or if he can identify them at this moment . 

I believe 4,5 hair will not make difference in cosmetic look even if you are planting low grafts "200" ..

 

 

Edited December 5, 2021 by H.K

[Melvin- Admin]

If you had a hair transplant 13 months ago, there’s no way you’re gonna remove that hair permanently unless you remove it surgically. 

[Al - Moderator]

5 hairs is not going to matter a whole lot no matter what. So he does 205 grafts instead of 200. No big deal. As to whether the old ones will grow in, maybe they will and maybe they won't. I would guess at least 2 or 3 will grow back simply because it's highly unlikely to transect all 5 of the pulled out hairs perfectly enough to kill them all which is why it really doesn't matter. With that said, if you know the specific area where the hairs were pulled out you could mention it to the Dr and point out the spot and let him know if he sees any tiny hairs growing there then maybe assume those are good hairs regrowing rather than miniaturized hairs and leave that spot alone. Don't stress yourself out about it too much.