Maybe my donor is overharvested?
I am 4 month post op after 2500 grafts and I have had it cut for the first time today grade 1 so it’s short and you can see the area where the surgeon has taken the grafts. I am fully aware how the transplant work and under no illusions the area won’t thicken out itself but I was under the impression the donor area wouldn’t be noticeable once healed. Is the donor area still healing? Has the surgeon taken too many grafts in a short area? It isn’t patchy just one big area going around the back and side of my head. I am hoping it isn’t noticeable when it grows a little more and maybe I can’t cut it too short anymore.
The number of grafts that are harvested and then produce a see-through donor area varies with (1) donor density, (2) hair shaft thickness and how many grafts were removed. Low original donor densities and super fine hair in combination can cause a see-through donor area with 2500 grafts harvested with FUE. Your surgeon can discuss risk with you and your specific situation
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