What is Hair Transplant Graft Depth and How Long After Transplant can Grafts be Dislodged?

Robert M. Bernstein M.D. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:52:00 +0000

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 the scalp. Grafts can be dislodged the first 10 days, so you need to be careful not to scrub your scalp during this period. After that, the grafts are permanent. At 2-3 weeks they can’t be dislodged, even by vigorous scrubbing.

After Hair Transplant, What are White Specks on Scalp?

Robert M. Bernstein M.D. — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:39:31 +0000

Q: 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 be above the scalp? (I did not receive the procedure from you.)

A: It is normal for the grafts to be a little elevated and you should expect them to flatten as they heal.

The effect may be exaggerated in the shower as the grafts become hydrated, but they should settle down soon after you dry off.

As long as the grafts were no larger than follicular units and the graft sites no larger than the size of a 19g needle, there should be no permanent marks.

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What is Hair Transplant Graft Depth and How Long After Transplant can Grafts be Dislodged?

After Hair Transplant, What are White Specks on Scalp?