A spot appeared on my head 6 months post op in the recipient area. I placed a heated flannel to bring it out as instructed by my doctor. Whilst applying monoxidil I touched the spot; I felt no pain. Unfortunately, it bled more than expected. I stopped the bleeding and it scabbed over. The scab recently dislodged whilst combing my hair; there was no bleeding, but 4 hairs came out with the scab
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March 7, 2018
Answer: Transplanted hairs, once it grows out would behave like normal non-transplanted hairs. If you accidentally pull one out
It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen. Having sex or masturbation can should NOT affect hair transplant results. Your doctor may have a different opinion. The opinion that should matter most to you is YOU...
It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen. In general, wearing a loose fitting cap should be fine.