I'd like a second opinion: do the scabs on my scalp look normal 12 days after FUE? (Photos)

Question

My surgeon said I can wash my head vigorously under the hot shower head to get the scabs off. I got most of them off. It looks like alot of hair came off stuck on the scabs and my hair looks really thin. Is it normal to look like this ? Am I over reacting? Keep in mind I did this 12 days after surgery which I'm told the grafts are anchord in.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Hello,
After the operation scabbing is normal. You need to remove the scabs starting from the 7th wash, in order the post operation stages to be successful

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

Scabs do occur post op and are normal.  They can be gentler cleaned with saline water, baby oil and baby shampoo

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Scabs would expected to be cleaned in 15 days. All scabs could be cleaned with pressured (not gentle) massage to transplant area. Dont forget that you may wash your head with normal pressure from now on and if you need you can use a soapy/wet bath towel for massaging directly on the scubby area. You  may  repeat the cleaning massage and  it really works very well to remove scubs.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

The scabs do look normal. We advise patients to keep their hair moist with a saline spray for the first 72 hours to avoid thick hard scabs from forming.

Nancy Anthone, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Your surgeon is absolutely correct.He gave you good instructions and you followed up as requested.
All looks good.

I'd like a second opinion: do the scabs on my scalp look normal 12 days after FUE? (Photos)

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Answer: Post op hair care

Answer: Post op hair care

Answer: All is OK

Answer: All is OK

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I'd like a second opinion: do the scabs on my scalp look normal 12 days after FUE? (Photos)

Answers (5)

Answer: Post op hair care

Answer: Post op hair care

Answer: All is OK

Answer: All is OK

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