2900 graph FUE 2 months ago. Redness from donor areas (back & sides) continues to be visible and is quite concerning as I was told donor area would heal in short time frame.
February 6, 2019
Answer: Post FUE Donor Redness Thank you for your question. Several points I'd like to make.1) Although the vast majority of patients will heal very rapidly after FUE there are always individual differences in healing characteristics. I can remember two of my patients that had prolonged erythema, (redness), post hair transplantation. Ultimately both patients achieved a very satisfactory result.2) It will be helpful in the short term for you to camouflage the donor area by growing your hair to a suitable length.3) It is possible, (but unusual at 2 months), that you could have an infection. But this would be unlikely in the absence of drainage, or fever or chills. None the less, a visit to your doctor for evaluation would be a wise decision.4) I am at times concerned with the large numbers of FUE grafts harvested in a single session that I hear about these days. Your post procedure erythema is most likely related to overharvesting. Patients are confused with the terms, "follicle", vs "graft", vs "subfollicular unit", these days. If there is interest I would be willing to post an article on "Hair Transplant Mathematics" that patients need to fully understand prior to proceeding with their procedure. Robert J. Reese, DO, FISHRSABHRS
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February 6, 2019
Answer: Post FUE Donor Redness Thank you for your question. Several points I'd like to make.1) Although the vast majority of patients will heal very rapidly after FUE there are always individual differences in healing characteristics. I can remember two of my patients that had prolonged erythema, (redness), post hair transplantation. Ultimately both patients achieved a very satisfactory result.2) It will be helpful in the short term for you to camouflage the donor area by growing your hair to a suitable length.3) It is possible, (but unusual at 2 months), that you could have an infection. But this would be unlikely in the absence of drainage, or fever or chills. None the less, a visit to your doctor for evaluation would be a wise decision.4) I am at times concerned with the large numbers of FUE grafts harvested in a single session that I hear about these days. Your post procedure erythema is most likely related to overharvesting. Patients are confused with the terms, "follicle", vs "graft", vs "subfollicular unit", these days. If there is interest I would be willing to post an article on "Hair Transplant Mathematics" that patients need to fully understand prior to proceeding with their procedure. Robert J. Reese, DO, FISHRSABHRS
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February 6, 2019
Answer: Redness after donor harvesting with FUExcision Great and frequent question about donor harvesting with FUExcision technique. I saw the photos but I couldn't see the donor area in detail. However, If it is only redness in the donor area, It could be normal (2 months PO) of the wound healing process of the thousands of circular scars. I will suggest you to contact and see your hair surgeon for further evaluation and treatment. Good luck.
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February 6, 2019
Answer: Redness after donor harvesting with FUExcision Great and frequent question about donor harvesting with FUExcision technique. I saw the photos but I couldn't see the donor area in detail. However, If it is only redness in the donor area, It could be normal (2 months PO) of the wound healing process of the thousands of circular scars. I will suggest you to contact and see your hair surgeon for further evaluation and treatment. Good luck.
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