It's been 2 months since I had fue surgery and I feel that I'm having a lot of problems. Alot of the recipient area is very red and a bit painful at times. Grafts don't seem to have stayed in place and it seems like there is a lot of scarring. Would anyone please be able to advise the approach I need to take to prevent further scarring and/or help reduce the redness. I have contacted my surgery several times and they keep assuring me it OK. But would like another opinion.
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August 27, 2017
Answer: If you are having issues after surgery, especially with "redness" you should contact your doctor.
If you had over 2000 grafts harvested from the donor area it would likely look relatively thin as it does now (after 12 months). If you want more grafts you have to understand your donor area will look thinner. This issue is often overlooked when people choose FUE for harvesting and keep th...
It is normal to shed transplanted hairs weeks after surgery. The new hairs may take 6 to 12 months to grow. If you feel you have scarring it is best to follow up with your doctor.
It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen. In general you should wait until the scalp has healed before starting any medicated shampoos.
