6 weeks post op, i have dark reddish brown marks on hairline and temples. My doctor says its normal. How long till it fades and can i apply any products to accelerate healing?
July 7, 2015
Answer: Problems at 6 weeks I never see this type of problem and without good pictures, I can not comment on it. This is an unusal problem and considering that I my medical group has performed over 15,000 surgeries, that is quite a statement. If you sent me pictures, I might be able to comment. I will discuss the post operative care for others who are reading this post in the hope that problem like yours, are averted. I have written about this before:An FUE is treated just like a regular hair transplant with regard to the recipient area, but the donor area has open wounds which require daily washing with soap and water. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires daily washes as well to keep the recipient area free of crusts. 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,.
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July 7, 2015
Answer: Problems at 6 weeks I never see this type of problem and without good pictures, I can not comment on it. This is an unusal problem and considering that I my medical group has performed over 15,000 surgeries, that is quite a statement. If you sent me pictures, I might be able to comment. I will discuss the post operative care for others who are reading this post in the hope that problem like yours, are averted. I have written about this before:An FUE is treated just like a regular hair transplant with regard to the recipient area, but the donor area has open wounds which require daily washing with soap and water. Within 3 days of surgery, you can resume full activities, heavy exercises if you wish. The recipient area requires daily washes as well to keep the recipient area free of crusts. 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,.
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