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Do you guys or anyone know when the discoloration, textural abnormality is supposed to go away? I mean are there any patients where the recipient just doesn't return to normal? I'm thinking of topical steroids as my recipient is the same time frame and still abnormal. Anyone that can comment on how effective topical steroids is to help the situation?

I see. May have to go the laser or electrolysis route. Thanks.

I see. May have to go the laser or electrolysis route. Thanks.

So I had a bad transplant of about 1000 units to the frontal hair line with poor density. Ended up deciding that instead of going the route of repair and potentially mmore surgery, I figured I've come to terms and want to just remove the poorly transplanted units. I don't even need the transplanted hair replaced. Is laser removal the best option? I know they can do FUE but that's another hole punched into your head and potential sccarring. Anyone with experience in this matter or have suggestions of which surgeon is best to go to for this? Is laser removal usually a high success rate to remove the unwanted transplanted hair? Much appreciated.

I'm dealing with major issues with recipient healing. This is almost 4 months out and I'm not sure what this is. I've seen other people's posts and I'm not sure this is simply fading redness. Hoping someone with more experience can assist and give suggestions of what to do. My surgeon basically only stated to put aloe vera gel on it. Well I've done that for almost 2 months and I see no improvement. Any help is appreciated, kinda desperate.

Hi Dr. Lindsey, So I waited and gave it some time but no improvement in the recipient area. I actually contacted my doctor and have been in contact with him. He has not been able to explain my postop redness and discoloration in the recipient area. He basically advised aloe vera gel and then perhaps seeing a dermatologist if it continues. Can you message me an email or way to send you attached picture/detail so you can take a look? I can also come in person for a consultation whatever works best. .Thanks in advance.

any suggested brand of aloe? I went to cvs and its all the cheap store brands.

Thanks for the reply Dr. Blake. Have you every seen any permanent redness/discoloration after transplants in your experience or others? As long as it goes away eventually I'm ok.

I'm about 2.5 months out and I'm getting worried. Theres this pinkish/discoloration along the recipient site and it is not fading. I've tried witch hazel and a little bit of aloe. My recipient area looks like yours. When I asked my surgeon he said it would be unlikely that the recipient site should be pink still 2.5 months out. What do you guys think?

Just had a FUT recently for lowering the hairline about 1cm. What are your guys' thoughts on the density and alignment? I know its too early to tell if it will blend in naturally with the native hairline above but any thoughts are welcome. pic is couple days after procedure.

I have a similar experience. The aloe vera dries up so soon and just leaves this green pasty goo on my head. I've also tried witch hazel like many are suggesting and it initially actually turns the recipient area much redder than better. After a couple minutes it resolves but I don't notice any big difference. I'm 2 months out and recipient still red and skin looks rough. Hoping this doesn't last long term.

My one month looked pretty red. Maybe more red than that. so don't fret. BTW, how many grafts did you get to the hairline? not including the temples. if you know that figure. You're hair's gonna turn out nice I can tell.

Dr. Lindsey, Is this referring to the recipient area? I've been having issues with lingering redness,scaring in the recipient area. The skin is very rough still and I can see the individual small scars from where the implanted follicles were. I'm 2 months out and he redness is still visible. Is it possible to send you a picture and have you comment? Thanks in advance.