3250 grafts FUE 2 weeks later, does this look normal? (Photo)

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Hi doctors, I had a FUE hair transplant of 3250 exactly 2 weeks ago, the donor site is still pretty red and itches quite a bit. Is this normal and does it look normal? Should I be using moisturiser? Thanks

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Redness and itching at the donor site after FUE is very common. Almost all patients will have some itching, some even have severe itching. 
Redness is a sign of inflammation (which is normal after any surgery or injury to the skin), and can sometimes take months to fade completely. As the inflammation resolves and healing progresses, the redness should also improve. As always, any post-procedure concerns should be discussed with the doctor who performed the procedure.Best,

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

It looks normal. The redness is acceptable and itching also and it will go away in between 2-4 weeks. But if you have any question marks so please consult with your surgeon for your case.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Especiall hair transplant with more than 3000 grafts take a longer time for the recovery. This situation can hold on up to 6-7 months. There is nothing to worry about but i would suggest your doctor to check your case again

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Everyone heals differently.  Redness and patchy appearance may be normal.  If you are concerned, it is best to contact your doctor.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

At 2 weeks you should have less redness in the donor area. If larger punches were utilized, the redness would be more severe and longer lasting. If you are using a cream to which you are allergic, it could explain intense redness and itch. It is however normal for some itching to be experienced during the healing phase. You should begin by consulting your operating doctor for clarity as to what might be going on and then a management course.

Stephen Giordano, DO · Answer

As a physician who performs FUE transplants, and who has had it done personally I think this looks pretty normal.  They may have taken a little too much at the top and bottom of the square as the hair regrowth looks a little sparse, but as your hair gets longer this shouldn't be noticeable.  Hopefully, they paid attention to your hair density and spread out the donor sites evenly.  You can use a moisturizer as it won't hurt anything, but I would keep it away from the top of the head where the new follicles have been placed. Best not to have any unnecessary chemicals irritating the new follicles.  Itching is a sign of healing, and unfortunately is quite normal with this procedure.  In the future, you may also experience the joy of some ingrown hairs, but it will pass.  All in all. looks pretty normal in this pic you provided. Hang in there.  It will be worth it.   Regards, Dr. Giordano

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

It is perfectly normal to have itching at two weeks post-op, and there is no harm in the use of moisturizer. The photos look reasonable for this size case, and often the redness can last for a month or so.

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

What stands out most is your previous strip(s).  The redness is acceptable and as long as this fades over the next week or so, I would not worry.  If this persists, it could be normal but check with your doctors on whether you have an infection.  I doubt you do.  You should be more concerned about the strip scar, which you can't conceal.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

It's not unusual to still have some redness/discomfort, generally it should be clearing up by the time you reach the one month mark. As long as there aren't other symptoms that could point to an infection, such as fever, swelling, etc. I wouldn't be too concerned. As for a moisturizer, any normal shampoo+conditioner is fine, at this point you can even start using things like coconut oil if you feel like that would help. 
If you ever have questions or concerns post-op, I recommend you double check with your doctor since only they know the specifics of your case.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The medications HPR + HydroGel work well for itching and you can get the reference from your doctor

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