Should my donor and recipient area look red 2 weeks after a FUE hair transplant? (Photos)

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Hi I am wondering if my donor area and recipient area should look like this after 2 weeks? I have had 2000 FUE grafts. I can see that the front and back have started to go a little red. All of the scabbing has nearly come off and I now washing normally in the shower. I just dont want to cause any growth issues for my new hair. Also how long is it untill I can return to heavy lifting in a gym? Thank you

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It may be normal to have some redness two weeks after surgery as each person heals differently.  If you are concerned please contact your doctor.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Normally redness subsides within a month- but if it's getting worse you should contact your doctor (or if it hasn't improved by the one month mark). As for heavy lifting, most doctors say 2 weeks but you should check with your own doctor as some may want you to wait up to a month.

Amit Gupta, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for asking this question.
  
The redness in the recipient zone is extremely very normal after hair transplant procedure and it could persist for 2 to 3 months. This is perfectly normal; inflammatory reaction to the hair transplant process. Yes, you can start heavy weight lifting now. 
  
Good luck!
  
Regards, Dr. Amit Gupta

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Some people hold on to a pinkish hue after a hair transplant in both the recipient site and the donor site. This is related to a fair, sensitive skin and it will go away in time

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes, you may have some redness up to a month after the procedure so this isn't anything to be concerned about. I typically also instruct my patients to hold off from exercise for 10-14 days, but after the 2 week mark you are safe to go back to working out and heavy lifting.

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