Regular Member jcpwn2004 Posted August 11, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone, I just went through my first HT procedure. I had a question about cleaning my graft area. My instructions are to use gauze covered with saline and pat over the area. Also I'm supposed to use my fingers and dab polysporin over the grafts. I'm just really concerned about how hard to press. Especially when applying the polysporin with my fingers. I have a decent amount of hair in the recipient area, and I feel like "dabbing the polysporin" with my fingers is just causing it to sit on my hair and not actually get to the grafts. I'm afraid to move my hair out of the way to get to my skin. Anyone else have any experiences or tips? It would be greatly appreciated. Edited August 11, 2012 by jcpwn2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted August 11, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2012 My doc gave oral antibiotics and just sprayed saline on recipient. I would be extremely gentle the fist few days. Who was your doc? The work is hard to see. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jcpwn2004 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 11, 2012 My doc gave oral antibiotics and just sprayed saline on recipient. I would be extremely gentle the fist few days. Who was your doc? The work is hard to see. Hi, I'm taking oral antibiotics on top of using gauze/polysporin. I'm really afraid of pressing too hard as well or moving my existing hair. I've noticed a little bleeding too and I'm afraid I was pressing too hard. Dr. Friedman performed my surgery, here's another pic that might show the work better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted August 11, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2012 I would use whatever is easiest to the touch. I just had an ht and am a little paranoid about touching too heavy as well. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 You do need to be gentle in the first couple of days after the procedure. You also want to make sure that you do not pull on any of the original/native hairs that may be caught underneath a grafts. Applying gentle even pressure with a damp gauze should not cause any harm. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jcpwn2004 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 11, 2012 You do need to be gentle in the first couple of days after the procedure. You also want to make sure that you do not pull on any of the original/native hairs that may be caught underneath a grafts. Applying gentle even pressure with a damp gauze should not cause any harm. Thank you for the response. I am a little worried about pulling on the hairs. When I use the damp gauze sometimes it feels like my native hairs are sticking and there is somewhat of a pulling feeling when I remove the gauze. I wish there were more videos/guides on how to do this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fugly Posted August 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted August 13, 2012 jcpwn2004 I'm sure Arriana went through the cleaning procedure with you as she did with me about three weeks ago, just lightly dab the grafts with polysporin with your finger when applying, the polysporin is to prevent scabbing...then when cleaning-lightly dab with gauze soaked in saline on the grafts (no rubbing) then after they are somewhat clean-press down on the grafts somewhat firmly with a fresh gauze soaked in saline (no rubbing). I did all this 4 times a day, and went through a lot of gauze. Hope this helps Fugly ole duck:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jcpwn2004 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hey fugly thanks for the response! So now I've begin washing my hair (day 4). The nurses told me its ok to comb/brush my hair but I'm very paranoid. In the post op instructions it says to not touch the scalp with the comb/brush. It seems impossible to do this though because my hair is so weighted down by the polysporin. Did you comb your hair around day 3/4? I just want to be able to brush my hair so I can go out in public without a hat but it looks like my head is covered in vaseline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jcpwn2004 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 13, 2012 Here's a picture of my hair today to give you an idea. How am I supposed to comb my hair when it's this weighted down without touching my head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fugly Posted August 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted August 13, 2012 jcpwn Ya I think with that much hair around the grafts (like Dr Charles stated) I would be very careful not to snag or hook the grafts in the hair, maybe tie the hair up out of the way for a week or so. Shampoo will not get the ointment out of your hair either, it took 2 washings with Dawn to get it all out of mine... Fugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member s2thoudriver Posted August 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 14, 2012 I think the issue here is using the gauze as it will stick/pull at the hairs/grafts. I would clean your hands with antibacterial wipe then dab the liquid on using your fingers. That's what i was shown. Just lightly dab the recipient areas and don't be shy about getting it all over your native hair as it won't do any harm Don't comb your hair yet, just let the scabs form and fall, then your native hairs will come free as you wash your hair in a week or so. 2800 FUE, Istanbul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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