FUE Beard Transplant (600 grafts) - moisturizer after day 6 post-op? No gym for 14 days?

Question

Since late day 4 and day 5 post-op, 98-100%~ of my recipient scabs have just fallen off on their own without any concerns thus far. Now the scabbing has come off, my face is super dry in the recipient area. Am I able to moisturise the recipient area, or do something to make it feel less dry? If not, what's the reason why? My doctor advised not to moisturise (the recipient area) for about 14 days, but I wanted to understand the reasoning why? My doctor instructed me not to go to the gym (weight lifting) until 14 days post-op. I wanted to understand if this is a normal time frame from other practices,

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

Dilan Fernando, MBBS · Answer

Hi there, you should be able to wash and lightly moisturise after 5 days. With regards to the gym i recommend my patients to not exercise for the first 10 days after surgery.

Daniel Danyo, MD · Answer

I strongly recommend moisturizing the recipient areas following hair transplantation to my patients, but your surgeon may have a different approach.  My recommendation is Aquaphor spray which is widely used in wound care management - you can find this in the lotion section of any pharmacy.  The spray is great because you don't have to touch the grafts.  I am convinced that healing is improved and the entire post-op experience enhanced with the use of this product - In fact, we provide it at no cost to our patients as part of their discharge bag.  I find that the scabbing is minimized and the grafts seem to become more uniform with the skin quicker, than without.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

There are several reasons to avoid topical agents after a transplant and to avoid going to the gym. Different surgeons have different protocols, best to follow your surgeon's advice.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If your doctor told you not to use moisturizer, ask him why that is the case. After the crusts are off, the recipient sites are sealed

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