FUE 8 days post op, area rubbed firmly, do I need to worry?

Question

Hello, I had a FUE transplant 8 days ago. Today I was wearing a loosely fitting baseball cap. A friend came to me, unaware of my transplant, and tapped me firmly and also rubbed my head (still wearing cap). I immediately made him aware of the situation. Anyway, I check the area about 10 minutes late, no sign of blood, just a slight tingle on my scalp. I am now worried that he may of dislodged or damaged the crafts. Any thoughts? Thank you.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen. Rubbing your head should not be an issue.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Based on your description it is highly unlikely that there was any graft injury.Generally if there is no bleeding than all is good-also,by 8 days the grafts are fairly well incorporated into the scalp.

Ricardo Pocurull, MD · Answer

Hi Bart,
Boys will be boys, can't help that.  While we normally say that after 2 weeks the transplants are set in, 8 days should be fine.  As long as your are not picking and scratching (digging deep with finger nails or a sharp object), I don't think your friend had much chance of doing significant damage.  I think that you will be fine.  BTW, great choice on getting the FUE!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Without bleeding, I doubt that you have any problem as a result of this incident especially if all of the crusts are off

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