Losing graft (bleeding) at day 14-15 post FUE??

[BubbaGump123]

Hello - I had 2000 grafts done 14-15 days ago, which I believe was a rather successful and smooth process. Unfortunately today I noticed bleeding, which from what I read, means that for sure a graft has been lost. My doc previously told me that grafts are vulnerable in the first 5-7 days, and that just to be safe we can wait until day 10 after which he told me I can wash my hair as normal, which I did since day 10. From day 10-14 no issues either. But today I lost a graft - I did not know what was possible at day 14-15???

What do I do know? Can I still treat my hair as normal (washing/hats/hair products/haircuts)? Do I just wash off that bleeding part or should I do something to disinfect it or what else should I do? Does this mean I just lose that 2-3 hairs or does this mean something worse?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Bigmac]

At 14 days your grafts are well and truly secure. If there is no hair shaft in the incision it will have been shed. The bleeding is most likely a small pimple that was forming or you inadvertently scratched the area. I wouldn`t worry about it.
It would be great if you could document your HT experience on here.

 

[BubbaGump123]

Yeah the doc said it is folliculitis? Said it is a common occurrence after a HT and that it won't impact the grafts or the result of the HT? Have you heard of it?

 

[Bigmac]

Yea, Folliculitis happens quite often after surgery. Your doctor is providing you with the correct advice.
This thread I started years ago may be of interest to you.
Folliculitis
Where did you have your surgery?

 

[Dazzster26]

Hi Friend ,

had the same experience as yourself , exactly what Big Mac stated was said to me all was good , take it easy brother them grafts are safe and sound , all the very best

 

[BubbaGump123]

Thanks all for the support and info! FYI, I did my HT in East Asia.

 

[Bigmac]

It would be great if you could document your HT on here.

 

[Kevboy]

Just a spot.