Clear oozing discharge from scalp after hair transplant

[cabanel]

Hi,

I had a hair transplant four days ago, and shortly after it I noticed clear discharge running from both my recipiant area and donor area, and other parts of my scalp too. I'm not sure whether this is just water - I've been spraying a light mist as the surgeon advised to prevent crusting and only lightly drying my hair after washing for fear of disloging the grafts.

However, I have read scary things about infections - could clear discharge be a sympton?? I would really appreciate your help; thanks.

[TakingThePlunge]

cabanel,

 

I'm not a doctor but, as far as I know, discharge from an infection is typically pink or yellow and may have a foul odor. While some discharge is to be expected from a fresh wound, fluid running down your scalp seems excessive to me.

 

Of course, you've said yourself that this may be due to the mist you've been spraying.

 

I wouldn't take any chances, I recommend calling your hair transplant physician and perhaps scheduling a follow-up visit. If that's not possible, I would contact your general practitioner.

 

There is a lot at stake here and an infection may compromise the growth of your newly transplanted hair.

 

All the best,