Can I take off the scabs after 7 days of hair transplant?

April 15, 2015
Asked By:rvrj in Indore, WV

It has been seven days from my hair transplantation. Can I take off the scabs with my hands ? It is falling off naturally. So, can I remove it for once and all? [Thank you all for responding to my previous post. I appreciate it from my heart.]

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September 8, 2021

Answer: Removing scabs from the recipient area 7 days after a hair transplant

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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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August 6, 2018

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Sara Salas, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
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August 6, 2018

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Sara Salas, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
December 14, 2016

Answer: Can I take off the scabs after 7 days of hair transplant

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2016

Answer: Can I take off the scabs after 7 days of hair transplant

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 21, 2015

Answer: Ask your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
July 21, 2015

Answer: Ask your doctor

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
April 23, 2015

Answer: Scabs

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 23, 2015

Answer: Scabs

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