Hi, I will be under going a HT in a months time. The plan is I will be reciving 2500 grafts to be implanted in my temple points and scalp. I have heard so many different story's of post op redness and healing time of it and of cause everyone is different to how we all recover. So I will have 26 days recovery from the day of my HT to when I return to work. Presuming my redness on the recipient site has not disappeared in this time frame, is there a way to camouflage it? Make up, spray tan, etc?
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March 12, 2016
Answer: Everyone heals differently. It is best to discuss your post op plans and follow up care with your surgeon.
If you want to wear a glueless wig after your surgery it is always a good idea to check with your doctor. It should be ok but always check with your doctor.
At the 2 month post hair transplantation, it is normal to have a patchy phase, where there is sparse and patchy hair growth. At this point all you can do is wait. The use of topical minoxidil will hasten the growth phase. Also avoid smoking or being around second hand smoke. Don't judge the r...
The scabs start to fall off after 5-10 days and sometimes the hair shaft falls off with it, however the follicles are under the skin and will start to grow in after a few months.
