7 weeks post op Eyebrow transplant, there is redness and irregularity. Is this normal?

Question

Does the skin where eyebrow transplants have been placed ever go back to how it looked before. Its been 7 weeks and the transplanted hairs have shed as expected, but now I have redness where the micro incisions were and "pitting" I don't have any pimples but the skin is not smooth like it was before. I am very concerned, will it ever look how it did before or is this permanent scarring?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is always a good idea to follow up with your surgeon for a recheck if you are having issues.  There may be some skin irritation and redness but it generally goes away in a few weeks.

Matthew Kaufman, MD · Answer

It seems like you are having some kind of irritation since your transplant.  Have you followed up with you surgeon?  If not you should do so to discuss your concerns.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It's a good idea to check with the hair transplant surgeon who did the procedure for any post operative changes that are concerning.

Roy A. David, MD · Answer

Prolonged redness after any hair transplant is unusual. Follow up with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have any abnormal problem with eyebrows at 7 weeks, I always suggest going back to meet with your surgeon

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