After a FUE hairtransplant: can Iodine or other antiseptics do harm to the recipient area? 5 days post op.

Question

Today I am 5 days postoperative after my FUE hairtransplant. After my doctor has seen pictures of my recipient area of day 4 postop. he advised me to preventivly apply iodine on my whole recipient area. There have not been signs of inflammation or pimples yet. However I did as advised, and now am little bit concerend if Iodine as a antiseptic can do harm to the grafts or has any effect on the growth rate.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.If you followed your doctor's advice then it should be fine.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Iodine as a antiseptic can not do harm to the grafts or has any effect on the growth rate after 5 days  of surgery .

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

It is unusual to use topical antiseptics after a transplant.  The way I read your question, you had concerns about the appearance of your scalp and after seeing photos your surgeon suggested the iodine.  The grafts are most likely fine by day five, though certain types of iodine solution or cream can irritate your skin.  If you choose not to follow your surgeon's advice, call back, explain your concerns and ask for an alternative.  Ideally you should be seen in person.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You do not have to use antiseptics after a hair transplant but by the 5th day, the wounds will have been sealed and you should not worry about it

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After a FUE hairtransplant: can Iodine or other antiseptics do harm to the recipient area? 5 days post op.

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