Hello, I am currently on day 13 after my hair transplant and still have 90% of the scabs. I have been washing my hair everyday since the transplant using the lotion and shampoo i was given by my clinic but the scabs are not falling off. I heard that if you leave them for too long after day 14 it can impact the hair growth, is that true? What's the best way to remove them would soaking them in baby oil and letting the baby oil sit for a while then washing it be a good idea?
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By day ten the grafts should be healed sufficiently that you can be more aggressive washing your hair, using the balls of you fingers (don't pick at scabs with your fingernails). Putting a wet washcloth on your head for 5-10 minutes before showering can help. The the dried blood is thick and v...
I have gone through your pictures and the history attached, it is very difficult to suggest anything right now as I do not know about your age, hair loss condition, family history, etc. In my opinion, it will be better to postpone the surgery if you want only reconstruction of the temple areas ...
