Pimples on recipient area 10 weeks post op FUE (Photo)

Question

The picture is exactly 12 weeks after FUE procedure. from previous two weeks, these pimples appeared in 10th week on recipient area and still exist. i am worried as the same pimples also appeared yesterday on donor area, these are 3 in number and there is slight pain in donor are too.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you have infection of your hair follicles or pimples, it is best to contact your doctor for a recheck. Delaying this will delay any potential treatment.

Edward Ball, MRCS · Answer

The treatment is often a matter of applying warm compresses to open up the skin pores but it will occasionally require antibiotic therapy. Always best to see you hair transplant doctor to get a full assessment.

Alan S. Feller, DO · Answer

Obviously you need to visit your HT doctor. From the photos you may be dealing with some infected graft sites. Best to get that treated sooner than later.The problem with most FUE procedures is that the clinic removes the graft but doesn't inspect it under the microscope and trim away the excess surrounding tissue. The result is called "foreign body" reaction. The body responds as if there is infection, but there really isn't. It's just the irritation of the extra skin and dead tissue that was transplanted. Just like getting a wood splinter in your finger, except hundreds of times over. Visit your doctor and ask if they trimmed away the excess tissue and checked each graft for viability prior to being reimplanted. Heal and grow well.Dr. FellerGreat Neck, NY

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You might have an infection in the recipient area. You must see your doctor and get it diagnosed and treated or there is a risk of damaging your hair growth.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

you have pimples and redness which could be caused by infection and ingrown hair caused from your procedure. It is necessary to follow up with your hair restoration surgeon to get the proper treatment.

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