emgm1977 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 i had fue transplant done several weeks ago. my donor area has not healed like i thought it would by now(1600 grafts). not sure the picture shows as well as what one can see in person. i believe i am histamine positive. did not know this til after the surgery. so the puncture wounds are still red but the holes are not closing and there is no scabs or bleeding or crust to indicate healing. called the doctor said it is okay and need more time to heal. is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted May 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 2, 2012 How many weeks ago? 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgm1977 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 4/15/2012 - about two and a half weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgm1977 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 i am not trying to react to soon but want to stay proactive. i do not think this is normal. problem is there is not a lot of information on this as i have tried to look. not worried about the redness going away but why are the holes not healing? is this a sign that they will not close and be left to look like pits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted May 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 2, 2012 I wouldn't say its exactly normal as the holes usually close up in the first day or two followed by scabs. Its still pretty nearly in the game but there should be signs of healing by now. I'm not sure what histamine positive is, have you asked your doc about that? 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted May 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 2, 2012 What are you doing for after care? Have you tried vitamin e and aloevera? 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgm1977 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 histamine is basically an allergic reaction. yes aloe, vitamin e, neosporin. the donor site is still sore, burning like a rash. i do not know if this is cause i am still healing or nerve damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgm1977 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 anyone know of cases like these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted May 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 2, 2012 Nerve damage is actually quite normal and the donor area can feel weird for a while but I would try to see your doc in person or a dermatologist if you have open holes at this point. 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgm1977 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 yeah i flew in for the procedure. scheduled to see a dermatologists next week locally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nasser1 Posted May 2, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted May 2, 2012 Do you know the size of the punch they used ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgm1977 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 1.17 mm. it is larger than what i discussed. when we had a skype consultation i asked if he used .8 or .9 1.0 mm. he said he uses up to 1.2 mm it depends on the hair texture, quality ect. i really didnt want above a 1.0 mm because i have fine hair. i did not think it was necessary to go above that. i know if you go to low you can compromise the follicle. i was okay with 1600 grafts at below 1.0 but that many grafts at 1.17 may cause to much damage i do not know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now