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Can I comb my recipient area 3 months after FUE?

June 23, 2016
Asked By:arshad12 in Pakistan, PK

there are several scubs are still connected with my recipient area i used oil shampoo but sheds are not falling so i want to comb my transplanted area after 3 month transplantation for to get rid off these scabs is it ok?

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June 24, 2016

Answer: You should not have scabs 3 months after surgery. If you are not sure how to wash your hair please contact your doctor.

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June 24, 2016

Answer: You should not have scabs 3 months after surgery. If you are not sure how to wash your hair please contact your doctor.

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June 24, 2016

Answer: Combing recipient area

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
June 24, 2016

Answer: Combing recipient area

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June 26, 2016

Answer: 3onths post FUE

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Answer: 3onths post FUE

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Answer: Healing after FUE hair transplant

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