I just had a hair transplant around 4 and half months ago, it was around 1500 grafts. I was instructed not to touch or wash my scalp for the first 3 days. On the 4th day i was to use baby shampoo, and so I did. I have seen some online youtube videos in which doctors advise their patients to apply a wet paper towel to moisten their scalp during the few days after the procedure. Sine I did not do this, should I be concerned that I may have lost or dried my grafts out?
Answer: Hair transplant The short answer is no- you probably did not affect the grafts at all, but you may have increased your recovery time.After hair transplant, surgeons will recommend gently washing the area with water or saline to keep the area moist and prevent crusting. The grafts themselves, however, are receiving nutrients from the surrounding skin. While not following these instructions can lead to a build up of crusting and delayed healing, it is unlikely it would have a major affect on the viability of the grafts. You are 4 months out and often at least some of the grafts are in a temporary shock phase. Be patient, stay in close contact with your surgeon and give things time.
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Answer: Hair transplant The short answer is no- you probably did not affect the grafts at all, but you may have increased your recovery time.After hair transplant, surgeons will recommend gently washing the area with water or saline to keep the area moist and prevent crusting. The grafts themselves, however, are receiving nutrients from the surrounding skin. While not following these instructions can lead to a build up of crusting and delayed healing, it is unlikely it would have a major affect on the viability of the grafts. You are 4 months out and often at least some of the grafts are in a temporary shock phase. Be patient, stay in close contact with your surgeon and give things time.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: It is best to follow your doctor's advice over advice from the Internet. Don't follow advice from YouTube videos. It is best to follow your doctor's advice over advice from the Internet. Don't follow advice from YouTube videos. Follow your doctor's advice.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: It is best to follow your doctor's advice over advice from the Internet. Don't follow advice from YouTube videos. It is best to follow your doctor's advice over advice from the Internet. Don't follow advice from YouTube videos. Follow your doctor's advice.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: I didn't moisten my scalp for the first 3 days after the Hair Transplant procedure, did I dry my grafts out? Thanks for your query. You did absolutely what was required to be done post hair transplant. Continuously using wet towel is not very required. Just keep applying Minoxidil and your hair transplant will be perfect. For even the slightest doubt you can still visit your treating doctor. Hope it helps.All The Best
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November 7, 2016
Answer: I didn't moisten my scalp for the first 3 days after the Hair Transplant procedure, did I dry my grafts out? Thanks for your query. You did absolutely what was required to be done post hair transplant. Continuously using wet towel is not very required. Just keep applying Minoxidil and your hair transplant will be perfect. For even the slightest doubt you can still visit your treating doctor. Hope it helps.All The Best
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Answer: Care after hair transplant
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November 4, 2016
Answer: Healing without hair wash for 4 days. I suspect your grafts are intact. I encourage patients to moisten the scalp simply to promote healing and help to expedite the healing.
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November 4, 2016
Answer: Healing without hair wash for 4 days. I suspect your grafts are intact. I encourage patients to moisten the scalp simply to promote healing and help to expedite the healing.
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