What’s best to apply to 20 day old donor and recipient areas? (photo)

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I had FUE 20 days ago. My donor and recipient areas are quite red and dry, but not infected. What should I apply to these areas to help continue to heal as quickly as possible. The recipient area still has one last (small) scab yet to completely dry up and flake away. As prescribed by my surgeon I used Bepanthol cream for the first 10 days before washing with baby shampoo. I’ve heard some people swear by aloe Vera on their recipient/donor areas to help the healing process. Any suggestions?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

Jeanette Straga, DO · Answer

Using Bepanthol is a good choice and certainly Aloe Vera wont hurt either however neither should replace proper washing during the initial post op period.  The redness you are experiencing after a hair transplant is commonly seen in lighter skinned individuals.  This should resolve in the next month or so.  Do wear a hat or sun block otherwise the redness will be replaced by purplish/brown hue as this is post surgical healing scalp and sensitive to the sun.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 3 weeks you can use almost anything you want once the scabs are off of your recipient and donor area. The pink color I see will go away with time

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