Senior Member Coach Posted July 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 Quick question: All of my scabs came off around 10 to 13 days post-op. However recently, I have had a few new scabs pop up in the last 3/4 days. I am 3 weeks post-op. Has anyone had similar experiences and should I be worried? I went in this week for my follow up and the Dr. said there is nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted July 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hmm very interesting i've never herd of this and judging from the lack of answers it must be rare. I was completely healed and scabbed of by 16 days and obviously at that point there's nothing left to bleed and produce more scabs. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ahairdown Posted July 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 Coach, are they starting out pimple like? I had a few of those as well and have read that it is part of the healing process, really haven't given them much thought myself. Given Dr Vogel examined you and said it was expected I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Dr Arocha 3626 FU's H1: 508 H2: 1741 H3: 1377 My Hairloss Website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 I've never had that happen to me or heard of that happening to anybody else. Maybe some scabs came off prematurely and new ones formed in their place? Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Coach Posted July 29, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 Coach, are they starting out pimple like? I had a few of those as well and have read that it is part of the healing process, really haven't given them much thought myself. Given Dr Vogel examined you and said it was expected I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Yes, they are starting off like pimples. My scabs were off between day 10 and day 14, and I haven't had any problems at all. So I know the grafts must be securely in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ahairdown Posted July 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 You're OK. I've had a few of them too and about the same time frame as you as well. You have a good doctor, and as I've stated before he was able to examine you on your follow up and gave you the OK - I'd take him at his word. Dr Arocha 3626 FU's H1: 508 H2: 1741 H3: 1377 My Hairloss Website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ahairdown Posted July 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2011 Coach, just did a forum search on 'pimples' and there is a ton of info out there if you're interested in looking at it. Read a couple of them. Very normal, and even expected at this point. Here is one of the first threads that came up on the search and also has a response from a technician at a recommended clinic. Enjoy your new hair! http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/158777-pimples-like-swelling-after-1month-hair-transplant.html Dr Arocha 3626 FU's H1: 508 H2: 1741 H3: 1377 My Hairloss Website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted July 30, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Ahair good call! it never crossed my mind he would be talking about pimples but makes total sense now lol Edited July 30, 2011 by bonkerstonker Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ziggy00 Posted August 1, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2011 Your doc said it's normal, the forum said it's normal, all signs point to nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted August 1, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2011 I agree, you should be fine. The recipient sites heal at different rates. The scabs that re-formed may be a result of those recipient sites that were larger and possibly were not completely healed on the surface. There may have been a little surface bleeding form those incision sites and simply formed a new scab. In no time, they will all be gone. Happy growth in the future! Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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