Shedding
Days 15–17 after a hair transplant: The quiet phase begins
From here the changes are slower and mostly under the skin. Pinkness fades gradually. Shedding of the transplanted hairs may start any time in the next weeks.
What you can do now
On day 15
What's typical
- Fading pinkness
- Short hairs still in place, or starting to shed
- Numb or tingly patches
Call your clinic if you notice
- Fever, pus, a bad smell, or redness and warmth that spread.
- New bumps that are painful, hot or spreading.
- Pain that gets worse each day instead of easing.
In the GraftKeeper app, Check a symptom walks you through what to do.
Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.
Sources
- Hair transplantNHS, 2023
- A hair transplant can give you permanent, natural-looking resultsAmerican Academy of Dermatology, 2026
- Hair transplantation surgeryIndian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2008
- Complications in Hair TransplantationJournal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2018