What can I use to treat or reduce the pimples (ingrown hairs) from my donor area? (Photos)

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I recently had a FUE procedure done, I'm 2 weeks post-op. My donor area has broke out into alot of pimples. My doner area is sensitive and painful and also itches alot. I have finished all my antibiotics and was told by the medical office that performed my FUE this is normal and I should wash my hair with baby shampoo x2 a day and use warm towels to pop the pimples (ingrown hairs). This has not been working, I have been researching and all I can find is that FUE is not good for curly hair.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

I will give you the truth. The reason you are having these issues post op FUE and your hair type is definitely because they transected many follicle grafts. This caused an excessive amount of ingrown hairs and it isn't normal coming from an experienced clinic. You need to consult with someone else and get additional and possible topical steroids to calm the donor.One last thing to think about. You may need to keep an eye on your yield. If the clinic had that many transections then your yield could be low.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  Ingrown hairs and pimples can be an issue after FUE especially when some hairs are buried.Please contact your doctor.

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

Hi.  I would definitely schedule a post op visit with the Doctor who performed your procedure.  This looks like ingrown hairs and he/she should definitely be made aware of the problem your are having so they can begin treatment for this.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

pimples in the donor area may be due to buried grafts from the FUE.  These pimples may further infect the area and your doctor needs to be involved in this process.  Buried grafts are a complication of the use of dull implanters so ask your doctor if that is what he/she used.

What can I use to treat or reduce the pimples (ingrown hairs) from my donor area? (Photos)

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