I had hair transplanted to my eyebrows almost 4 weeks ago. Nearly all the grafted hair has fallen off by now, but my skin underneath is still very red (see picture). Is this permanent? If not, when will the redness go away? Thanks for the help!
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Redness should subside usually after one to two weeks. FYI your photo does not show any redness (it's just a very small rectangl
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Eyebrow transplants using scalp hair requires a special skill in identifying the ‘bend’; that is natural in each transplanted hair. So when put in by the surgical team, the natural curve of the hair must be placed to take advantage of it as it is placed. It also must be put in laying them flat ...
At one month I would expect that all signs of swelling should have gone away (actually within 3-5 days is the usual). If your doctor is not responsive, see another doctor
The crusts should have been taken off on the first day following the transplant. Washing daily, but not picking the crusts is what you must do until the crusts come off by themselves with the shampoo
