I had eyebrow transplant 10 days ago. I pulled on my scabs that had 10 to 15 hairs to it; did I destroy grafts by doing this?

November 5, 2015
Asked By:shaunwhite24 in Tampa, FL

I am worried since so many hairs were pulled when the scab came off. However, there was no blood following what I did. The directions I was given said I could gently wash my brows with a little soap after the first week & I thought pulling on the scabs would be okay. Now, there's a missing patch of eyebrow and in a couple months, I am afraid there will be a couple bald spots due to the grafts I pulled out. Can I continue to pull on the scabs if the grafts are establish or should I leave them alone?

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November 29, 2015

Answer: Always follow up with your doctor if you have issues on post operative care.

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November 29, 2015

Answer: Always follow up with your doctor if you have issues on post operative care.

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November 23, 2015

Answer: After 10 days...

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November 23, 2015

Answer: After 10 days...

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November 29, 2015

Answer: I had eyebrow transplant 10 days ago. I pulled on my scabs that had 10 to 15 hairs to it; did I destroy grafts by doing this?

November 29, 2015

Answer: I had eyebrow transplant 10 days ago. I pulled on my scabs that had 10 to 15 hairs to it; did I destroy grafts by doing this?

November 6, 2015

Answer: Eyebrow Care After Transplant

November 6, 2015

Answer: Eyebrow Care After Transplant

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