Which facial wash to apply on my face after a beard transplant? (photo)

Question

I had a beard transplant 3 days ago and my doctor told me to use Betadine shampoo to wash my head. However, it is not clear how can I wash my transplanted beard, with the hair shampoo or with a facial cleanser like Neutrogena for blackheads which I already use before the HT procedure, and should I wash it daily or day after day to get rid of these bad looking scabs, many thanks doctors.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Ask your doctor again, if you were not clear with the instructions.  Betadine shampoo is NOT generally used after a hair transplant surgery so your doctor must have a reason for recommending this.  Thus it is a good idea to follow up with your doctor for your post operative care.

Anastasios Vekris, MD · Answer

I wouldn't recommend the shampoo your doctor suggested you, because it could destroy the cells of the hair follicles. You can use a mild shampoo like Baby shampoo. The product should be a mild shampoo for sensitive hair and have neutral pH.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

We recommend Baby Shampoo as it does not have any chemicals that could damage the transplanted grafts. I generally recommend the
use of a sponge and supply my patient with a surgical sponge to fill with soapy
water and press on the recipient area daily. By repeating this daily, all
crusts can be washed off without any fear of losing grafts. IF any crust are
present, use a Q tip and dip it into soapy water, and roll it on the crusts and
that will lift them off without dislodging them, but never rub them, just roll
the Q tip on the recipient crust. I like to see no evidence of any crusting in
the recipient area and the crusts from the donor area gone in 7-10 days with
daily washing,.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

We provide a customized post o care at out clinic for cleansing after hair transplant. It is best to follow instructions of your doctor.

Omeed Memar, MD, PhD (license suspended) · Answer

I recommend patients to use a saline spray for the first one week. After that, mix up a diluted baby shampoo and gently pour it over the grafts and rinse off with gently pouring pure water. After one month, use a gentle face wash like cetaphil.

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