Ingrown hairs after 2 1/2 weeks?

[thenothing]

I had FUT done 19 days ago using 1730 grafts to strengthen my existing hairline and add density. I was told by the doctor at the 1 week mark that my healing was "surprising." I've regained about 90% of my feeling at this point. However, I woke up this morning with new isolated regions of soreness to find quite a few ingrown hairs around the implanted site (which is fortunately hidden by existing hair). I've had moderate shedding of implanted hairs, though probably around 60-70% of the grafts remain. I was told to expect the ingrown hairs starting around the 3 month mark, not the 3 week mark. I gather this atypical, but should it be any cause for concern? Is there any topical treatment that's safe at this point to relieve the red bumps?

[Blake Bloxham]

Nothing,

 

Like you said, the ingrown hairs are more common around the initial growth phase (roughly 3 months), so I would probably try to contact your operating physician and make sure this isn't anything out of the ordinary. While it seems fairly harmless, you want to make sure it isn't some sort of superficial infection or irritation in the area. Though unlikely, it is probably worthwhile to check with your physician.

 

Good luck!