My surgeon told me not to touch the FUE recipient area for 4 weeks. Is this too long?

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I just had a procedure in the frontal hairline and I am currently on day 7. My doctors instruction were to not touch my recipient area for 4 weeks, but the crusting is really starting to build. It seems most of the other doctors want you to start massaging and removing the scabbing and crusts by the 10-14 day mark. Can I just start removing the crusts gently between days 7-10? I need to attend a funeral now on day 11 post op and can’t having crusting all over my head. Talk about bad timing.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

I don't recommend touching your surgery area for about a week after surgery. Touching your head afterwards won't cause permanent damage. But also, you should get contact your doctor first and ask for information.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions. Ask your surgeon and see what he or she can do to help you.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

An experienced hair clinic will have you washing daily and have the crusts gone by day 14. So yes it is ok to do this.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. After a NeoGraft hair restoration, the existing hair will fall out in about 3-4 weeks as the cycle starts over. You may gently scrub and clean the area. Please follow the recovery instructions provided by your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

You have to wash your hair starting 2 days post surgery with a pour cup method to ensure the scabbing is gone within two weeks.  I would recommend you contact your Hair Restoration Surgeon to go over post op care protocol as all Surgeons are different.

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