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If you have post surgical issues, please contact your doctor. Each doctor has different post operative care instructions. Some doctors may say it's ok to drink coffee and alcohol. Some may not.
Ideally with the procedure you had a small punch size so the donor area will scab and close within a few days. Alcohol and coffee should be ok after day 2 if you had an average amount of bleeding during the procedure and scabbing in the grafted area looks clean (not excessively bloody). The rest of the items you mentioned should be fine right after surgery. It's always a good idea to confirm with your doctor.
You did not mention how long ago your FUE was.Even if it was yesterday you can drink "fizzy" drinks and eat fruits/nuts now.We let our patients drink coffee right away but I would check with your surgeon about this.Regarding alcohol,we do not recommend usage until you are off all of your pain medications.Alcohol itself will not affect the grafts but can interact with other medications.
Specially first 10 days we suggest not to use cigarettes. There is no any obstacles to drink coffee or gassy drinks or to eat nuts
All of the things you listed are safe to consume immediately after your surgery, except for alcohol. For that, I would suggest waiting at least a week, preferably two, before drinking moderately. You should always ask your doctor if you have questions or concerns about post-op care.
After an FUE you can drink what you want, with or without bubbles. No problem even with alcohol or coffee
At 11 days, you should be able to wash your head. It is good practice to keep the area moist with for example bacitracin ointment if you have stubborn scabs. This serves the purpose of loosening up the scabs over a few days rendering them easier to come off with less efforts
How long ago was your transplant. If it is under 1 year, i would recommend waiting until the 2 year mark, as the FUE dots might improve with time. That said, adding micropigmentation either by scalp micropigmentation SMP or trichopigmentation is a viable option to explore further. Here is an...
It is best to follow up with you doctor for post surgical issues. You may have swelling which may dissipate over time.
Thank you for submitting your question, at your age, would recommend to continue your minoxidil and finasteride. PRP, laser cap and taking amino acids is recommended. When you are ready for your FUE, you can continue finsasteride, and discontinue rogaine for 1-2 weeks before your surgery. Best ...
One misconception about FUE is that it is a non-scarring procedure. Shaving (not clipping) your scalp may reveal the tiny circular scars from FUE. FUE offers much more flexibility on your hair length, but I would advise against shaving your scalp.
Scalp MicroPigmentation can be very effective is disguising FUE scars. It is best to see a doctor for a consultation.
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