I gotten 5K grafts done on my head yesterday - I'm doing a regular saline spray on the recipient grafts area - my back of the head is still tapped and bandaged - need to know how to go about taking care of the donar site - also how long would it take time to heal to resume physical exercise
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January 24, 2017
Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.
At
12 days post op most of the crust should be gone. In our office, we supply our patients with a
goodie bag containing all the necessary items needed post-operatively. The bag includes a special shampoo and a
sponge brush. To facilitate softening
the crusts that remain beyond day 5 we ask th...
It can take 6 to 12 months after surgery to see results. If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor. You will not likely see growth after 2 months.
