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post transplant scabbing

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m7_kas

Member
Hi guys
so it's been a week since my transplant and Iv not been having the smoothest of rides so far. basically my donor area has been very sore ever since the transplant and after researching into it I was told to apply aloe Vera to it which I did and thankfully it has helped. it's also helped to remove the scabs from the donor area and as my transplant area is still quite scabby/crusty I was wondering if I would be OK in applying the aloe vera to it to help speed the process of removing the crust/scabs on top.my doctor advised I should put a cream on for 15 minutes and then rinse with shampoo (both products provided by him) which I have been doing but am curious to see if the aloe Vera will help or should I let them naturally fall out just following the procedure recommended?
 
David Anderson

David Anderson

Valued member
I would carry on following your Doctors instructions to the letter. It has only been a week and things will feel tender in the donor area that is normal. The scabs will come away over the course of the next week. Check with your Doctor what he recommends for the recipient area if you still have persistent scabbing in 4 days.

 
Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
People heal differently. My donor area after FUE was tender up to 2 weeks post surgery. Your doctor may advise taking pain meds for a while longer to help with the sore feeling. Usually, at 7 days the scabs in the recipient area (top) can be gently massaged while washing your head, let the shampoo soak in before rinsing it off. At 10 days you can massage with more pressure to help remove the scabs.
Clinics have different protocols on this. What does your post op instructions say?
It would be great if you could document your story in the patient section.
All the best.
Bm.
 
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enzyo

valued member
How do you look now? I read back through some of your older posts, am I right in assuming you are 20 years of age? I have a keen interest in people losing their hair at such young ages. I believe there may be a genetic malfunction in certain Gene`s that cause this to happen.
 
JoeTillman

JoeTillman

Valued member
While I'm sure the OP hasn't any further issues by now I think it is important to reiterate what David Anderson said. I understand the need for information after a procedure. You want to reach out and find answers that make sense and that reinforce your suspicions.


The problem with this is that as hair transplant patients you have done your research and you have decided on a doctor, presumably, based on the results they have achieved that are visible online or in person. Part of the research process is to understand that each clinic achieves the results they achieve through not just surgical protocols but also post-surgical care protocols that they deem necessary for their patients.


Regardless of what you may read on a forum or in an email or private message, ALWAYS follow your clinic's instructions for post-surgical recovery. They know your case, forum buddies don't. Trust me, you're protecting your results and yourself for the long term by sticking with your clinic's advice. Always call or email them first if you have doubts and never stray from their guidelines.


Enzyo,

There is no genetic malfunction for a 20 year old above and beyond what any man experiences with regards to hair loss. The issue simply started earlier for him than it did for some others.
 
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enzyo

valued member
JoeTillman wrote
There is no genetic malfunction for a 20 year old above and beyond what any man experiences with regards to hair loss. The issue simply started earlier for him than it did for some others.

Joe.
Do you have any scientific data to confirm your statement above? Many people are born with defective Gene`s or have Gene`s that mutate later in life. Decades ago, no one would have thought conditions such as Androgen insensitivity syndrome existed but we all know they do.
I don`t want to take away from the OP`s question.
UK 18.
How is your post-operative healing?
 
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