I'm 6 days post FUE. Are these scabs with hair in them normal? (photos)

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I did take good care of my recipient area which included spraying it every 60 minutes until now and spraying it with a different night time spray when I went to sleep and washing it using the bowl method on day 4 as instructed.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello,The donor area after FUE, whether by hand or ARTAS, takes some time to heal.  Most patients heal atraumatically over a period of weeks.  As your hairs begin to grow, the donor area becomes harder to see.  Daily washes with mild soap can help keep the donor area clean.  If scabs form, mild soap and water can be helpful.  We use PRP in the donor area to facilitate healing as well.  
Best,
Anil Shah

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen. Your photos look normal.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

This appears normal. Usually excess scabbing occurs when patients are too gentile washing the grafts.  For the next 3-4 days continue with the bowl washing, the scabs will eventually come off.  The hardest thing for many patients is to keep from picking at the grafts.

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

It is normal to form scabs around the grafts in the recipient zone. Each of those grafts are inserted into an opening which is made by a small blade or small needle. As your scalp heals, a scab is formed. I would continue to follow closely with your surgeon and follow all postoperative instructions. Good luck!

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Being only 6 days post procedure, and looking at the photos attached, they seem to be very normal and part of the recovery process. Sometimes the vitamin sprays can also cause a little extra residue which might increase the appearance of the scabs. But rest assured, so far looks good.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

This looks pretty typical for six days.  The scabs will come off and the small hairs will shed in the near future.  Continue to follow you surgeon's instructions.

Anthony Bared, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, the scabs after a hair transplant are normal and expected.  Adhere to the instructions your surgeon provided as to the care of the grafts and the prevention and removal of the scabs.  You can expect for these to fall out with what appears to be the hair within them but the transplanted follicles and cells needed for the regrowth of the hair to remain.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The crusting you are showing is the result of persistent crusts which I usually have washed off of my patients in the first day after the surgery. Yes, you are normal just wait for these to fall off

I'm 6 days post FUE. Are these scabs with hair in them normal? (photos)

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