Eyebrow transplant 7 weeks post op, horrible putting and scarring in recipient area. Any suggestions?

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Hi, I am now 7 weeks post op, grafts have shed, redness has subsided, but what I am left with is very obvious, horrible pitting and scarring in receipient area. How long does this normally last? I have followed up with my surgeon who is avoiding the question, I was not informed that I my skin would be in such a horrible state after nearly two months, how much longer I have to cope with this? Knowing I am not entirely happy with the shape and would like to reshape once healed.... Thanks

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, my eyebrow transplant patients are completely healed 4-5 days after the procedure.  There should be no pitting or scarring 7 weeks post op.  I would recommend you see another doctor for a 2nd opinion.  You can find good doctors from the ISHRS organization.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, further detail about the procedure would be needed such as number of grafts per brow, post op regimen, etc...To reduce pitting and redness, begin massaging the brows 2-3/week while showering.  Use a bit of shampoo to reduce friction while massaging the region with moderate pressure for about 5 minutes.  After shower, you can cover the brows with arnica or coconut oil.  This should begin improving the recipient region within a couple weeks.  Use of hydrocortisone 1% along with arnica and/or coconut oil also helpful.  You will begin seeing improvement in the area in 1-2 weeks.  Hang in there.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have pitting and scarring in the eyebrow recipient area at 7 weeks, I would go back and see your surgeon aand ask the same quesion, asking for an explanation.

Eyebrow transplant 7 weeks post op, horrible putting and scarring in recipient area. Any suggestions?

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