Regular Member time2throwoutthehatz Posted May 15, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2012 So how long did it take for the redness of the scar to go away. It's been 3 weeks since surgery?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted May 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2012 Usually at least 6 months for the redness to completely go away. Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted May 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2012 It took me almost two years for the redness to completely subside. That's longer than the norm - but if you are fair skinned like me then you might have to wait a little bit longer. 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 TakingThePlunge Posted May 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2012 I don't remember exactly but I know it took months for me. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted May 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2012 Many factors can be involved in post-op redness in the strip scar. IMHO, the biggest two factors are how well the patient heals, and the level or amount of collagen available in the post-op period. As you can see by the posts, some take longer than others. Most of us maintain at least 1-2 inches of hair length in the donor zone to hide it post-op. Best wishes to you as you heal and then wait for the regrowth. 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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