Shedding
Days 73–79 after a hair transplant: Under the surface
Below the skin the follicles are getting ready to grow. You may feel small, rough points or see a few early hairs. Many people see nothing yet, which is also within the usual range.
What you can do now
On day 73
What's typical
- Nothing visible yet, or a few fine hairs
- Occasional bumps
- Some numbness
Call your clinic if you notice
- Fever, pus, a bad smell, or redness and warmth that spread.
- Bumps that are large, painful or spreading.
- Hair loss in new areas with scaling or redness.
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