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6th day since getting hair transplant (1800 grafts). does all look ok? advice on washing recipient area for first time (photo)

March 17, 2019
Asked By:Fierce5557 in London, GB

Tomorrow I get to wash the recipient area for the first time. I have religiously been spraying with the provided saline as described including every 2 hours through out the night. Does everything look as it should and when I wash it tomorrow how sensitive should I be? My previous transplant (2300 grafts) was not as effective due to foliculitus for several months and not knowing what it was at the time so obviously paranoid about getting this one right.

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January 28, 2021

Answer: All fine

Michael Mouzakis, MD, MSc
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January 28, 2021

Answer: All fine

Michael Mouzakis, MD, MSc
March 26, 2019

Answer: 6 days post operation

Dilan Fernando, MBBS
March 26, 2019

Answer: 6 days post operation

Dilan Fernando, MBBS
March 18, 2019

Answer: Washing

William Rassman, MD (retired)
March 18, 2019

Answer: Washing

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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