22 days after FUE and still scabbing. Any suggestions?

August 25, 2016
Asked By:loaimz in Nyack, NY

Hello I did hair transplantation of 4500 grafts FUE and I am still scabbing... Is this normal ? I am showering once daily as my doctor told my and I am rubbing to remove scabs but next day I found scab again ... I am using some kind of oil to make scabs softer ... But still scabbing what to do ??

Answers (5)

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Answer: Scabs after FUE

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Scabs after FUE

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 30, 2016

Answer: If you are having issues with washing your hair and scabs, go back to your doctor for a recheck.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
August 30, 2016

Answer: If you are having issues with washing your hair and scabs, go back to your doctor for a recheck.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
August 25, 2016

Answer: Still scabbing 22 days after 4500 FUE

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
August 25, 2016

Answer: Still scabbing 22 days after 4500 FUE

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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