On day 12 of the surgery.I gently removed the the scabs from my transplanted area with fingertips.now after doing that I am Worried about any possible damage that may have caused to the roots by this act or it may affect hair growth adversely. I am Worried because while searching this issue I get confusing results. No blood or pain felt while removing scab, but the scab contains tiny hairs embedded in scab with no root or whitish ends. Regards
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January 8, 2017
Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.
24 is on the younger side for a hair transplant. Special considerations must be considered. For one, it may make sense to maximize prevention methods with medications. And, if you are certain you want to proceed with a hair transplant it should be done conservatively. Be sure to see som...
Mild to moderate discomfort is not unusual for the first month after transplant. Some people experience more, others less, it just depends on the patient. You can ask your doctor for recommendations to relieve the pain. If the pain gets worse or doesn't go away after another month then...
Dear bapibehera,
Thank you for posting this question. Yes, it is fine to use the toppik fibers on your transplanted area. Once the grafts heal in at about 10-12 days, one can start to use the fibers. It will not affect the results from your hair restoration procedure. I hope you find this...
