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It is best to wait about a week or until the scabs have healed and the grafts are securely in place before applying a topical to the scalp. It can be difficult to wash the Toppik out so it is best to wait until the grafts are in place so there is no chance of rubbing them out when washing off the Toppik. However its always best to discuss with your hair transplant surgeon.
You can use concealers a few days after surgery. However you should check with your doctor before doing this.
The earliest you should use those products is two weeks after your surgery, when it is certain that your scabs/crusts have all fallen off. Once that happens you can use pretty much any sort of styling product that you'd like.
I recommend patients wait until 3-5 days to begin to use Caboki or Toppik on the scabs, remembering to be gentle with hair washing is effect. Ideally you should wait until all the scabs are off so you can clean your scalp well when washing without fear of disturbing the grafts.
I would ask the hair restoration surgeon who performed your procedure for his/her recommendations. Typically I allow my patients to use hair fibers no earlier than 7 days after a transplant.
I typically tell my patients they may begin using TOPIK on day 3 after their hair transplant procedure. Be sure to ask your physician as instructions do vary from doctor to doctor.
Use of concealers after a hair transplant is ok one week after all of the crusts have been washed off.
Your transplanted hairs will likely shed and fall out weeks after surgery. This is normal. This should have been explained to you. Please follow up with your doctor.
Extreme patchy appearance after FUE surgery may be permanent. This is an issue with FUE surgery that is not well known or discussed. FUE is not a scarless surgery. You should wait a few months to see if it may improve.
If you are having issues after surgery, especially with redness or pain you should contact your doctor. In other words, you cannot receive treatment over the Internet.
It is not typical or a requirement to use minoxidil on the recipient area. If your doctor recommended this it is best to discuss the treatment with your doctor.
I prefer nano fat grafting (also known as micronized fat) for scar therapy. This invloves the removal of fat from the hip, filtration to a very thin substance, then injection with a fine needle directly into the dermis to introduce stem cells for remodeling.
Thank you for your question. I perform eyelash transplant surgery, due to having hair technicians and the longevity of the procedure being extensive, approximately £4,000 would be a guide price. Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to...
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