Q: How far into the scalp are the grafts placed and is the follicle far enough into the scalp that it will not be damaged? I have heard that the critical time to not touch your scalp is the first 2-3 weeks after the procedure. A: The growth part of the follicle is 3-4mm into [...]
What is Hair Transplant Graft Depth and How Long After Transplant can Grafts be Dislodged?
February 27th, 2009
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Topic: Hair Transplant
Tags: Graft Depth, Graft Dislodgement, Graft Dislodgement After Hair Transplant, Hair Follicle, Hair Follicle Growth Center, Post-op
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 4:52 am
After Hair Transplant, What are White Specks on Scalp?
September 26th, 2007Q: After the day of the procedure, I could see what appeared as white specks on top of my scalp. Some are sticking out above the scalp more than others. I was wondering if the entire follicular unit should be at the level of the scalp. Is it normal for some part of it to [...]
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Topic: Post-op
Tags: Appearance After Hair Transplant, Follicular Unit, Graft Depth, Recipient Sites, White Specks on Scalp
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 9:39 am
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