Bumped My Head 5 Weeks After Hair Transplant Surgery … Will this Affect the Final Result?

This question comes from a member of our Hair Restoration Social Community and Discussion Forums:

Five weeks ago, I underwent a successful follicular unit transplantation (FUT) procedure with a reputable hair transplant surgeon. The healing process was moving along nicely, but earlier today I hit my head on an open car trunk and I’m now worried I may have dislodged or damaged grafts. Can bumping my head 5 weeks after hair transplant surgery affect the final result?

Although I definitely understand your concern, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about. The implanted follicular unit grafts are usually anchored between 7 to 10 days after the hair transplant procedure, and unless the “bump” caused a significant cut in the scalp (one deep enough to potentially damage follicles or require sutures which could create scar tissue), you have not damaged any new or native follicles.

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Ashkan says:

September 1, 2014 at 7:03 am

I had a FUE procedure about 4 weeks ago. I accidently bumped my head at 27th day. There were a few hair missing and the spots bleeded just a bit. Now that zone of my head is red and the spots also. I am very concerd, could you please tell me if I lost the grafts in that area after 27 days? Thank you so much for your answer.