Thank you all the doctors for excellent advice, tips and comments. I have a simple 'question': I have read that one must not scuba dive after an FUE, even 5 weeks post-procedure. Why is that and how long should I wait before jumping into the deep? I neglected to ask my surgeon and still waiting for an email reply...
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January 1, 2016
Answer: Always ask your doctor for post surgery care. If your doctor is not returning your email, call your doctor.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Shock loss can occur after
an FUE hair transplant or strip surgery. It happens when a person’s native
hair falls out. This is due to trauma caused by surgical instruments when
grafts are transplanted into the recipient area through the creation of
slits. It is common to experience
shedding w...
If you are losing your transplanted hair, you need to see your doctor and find out what they did to cause this problem. If it is your native hair that is falling off, it may be normal progression of your hair loss and may need to start using a medical hair regiment to slow down the hair loss.
If you have crusts and issues one month after surgery, it is not normal and you need to contact your doctor asap. You need to follow up with your doctor and follow your doctors instructions.
