Guest Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey guys, I am experiencing lots of itching in the recipient area after 3 days post op. I did a searh & noticed graftcyte has been recommended for ithing & to speed healing. I looked it up & it cost $150.00?? Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey guys, I am experiencing lots of itching in the recipient area after 3 days post op. I did a searh & noticed graftcyte has been recommended for ithing & to speed healing. I looked it up & it cost $150.00?? Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted May 5, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 5, 2007 I think it helps, but if you dont want to spend that kind of money,a good emu oil works wonders. Aloe is also good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted May 5, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hi Folica I have had 3 Ht's and never used it. I think it is a waste.. Itching is normal, just keep the area clean especially the donor area.. JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Yeah Mrjb, after I gently cleaned the area, the itching is gone. For now... Thanks, I will save my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted May 5, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey Folica I used Aloe Vera Shampoo ( 50%) my most recent HT and it has been a HUGE success.. Go to the healthfood store Cheers JB JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 folica, Personally, I'd save your money. Graftcyte MAY help and some physicians strongly stand by it, but it's not needed. I've had 3 HTs and never used it. Aloe Vera Gel is much cheaper and helps aid healing and helps with itching, IMO. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks guy's, I'll have my wife pick up some aloe vera gel. She loves walmart!! She just called & the aloe is on the way! Dr. Alexander didn't reccommend the grafcyte either but I had seen it mentioned a few times & I was curious. Thanks for clearing that up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rhodeman Posted May 5, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 5, 2007 I used the pads, shampoo, & spray after my first HT, but didn't use it after my 2nd HT. I really can't say that I noticed any difference, except that my new grafts were moist from the constant spraying. The instructions for use was as follows: Use 1 disposable pad pack for 1 hour immediately after surgery on grafted area. On the same surgery day, use 1 pad pack on grafted area for 30-60 min before bed. Use the Iamin gel on sutured area that night. For days 2 & 3, use pad pack on grafted area in morning & before bed. Use spray [10 squirts] to grafted area every 2 hours. Use gel to sutured area on day 2 only. For days 4 & 5, use spray [10 squirts] to grafted area every 4 hours. Use 1 pad pack on grafts on morning of day 4 only. Days after......use spray 2 times per day until bottle is empty. Continue to use shampoo & conditioner until empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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