Regular Member MK92 Posted February 1, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2013 I have a question for your HT veterans out there. I am currently 4 weeks post op, everything has been very smooth thus far. Over the last day I developed a decent size pimple in the recipient area. Everything I have read so far stated I would possibly see this when the implanted hair started to regrow. Is this normal at this time frame or should I consult with my surgeon on this? Thanks, MK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member cueball35 Posted February 1, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 1, 2013 i too had pimples after 4 weeks and now at 8 weeks even more, all normal, i try and put a warm compress on them couple of times a day and it seems to draw the puss up, they just go soon after, i dont pop them even though i feel like doing it! are you supposed to pop them when they are full of that yellow puss yuky stuff? :eek: 4510 FUSS Dr Feriduni December 2012 2350 FUSS Dr Feriduni December 2013 HT 1:Total Grafts 4510: Singles 715, Doubles 2123, Triples 1369, Quads 303 ( 10,280 Hairs ) HT 2:Total Grafts 2352: Singles 350, Doubles 1601, Triples 401, ( 4,755 Hairs ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 MK92, Experiencing pimples the first couple of months post-op is normal. I highly recommend that you don't pop them. However, applying a warm, damp cloth or Aloe Vera can help moisturize the scalp and expedite healing. Scalp pimples are typically a sign of growth to come. However, if the area or surrounding area worsens or becomes very red, sore or inflamed, I highly suggest consulting your surgeon as there's also a possibility of infection. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MK92 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2013 Great info guys, thanks for the response!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted February 1, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 1, 2013 i too had pimples after 4 weeks and now at 8 weeks even more, all normal, i try and put a warm compress on them couple of times a day and it seems to draw the puss up, they just go soon after, i dont pop them even though i feel like doing it! are you supposed to pop them when they are full of that yellow puss yuky stuff? :eek: I'd recommend lancing it rather than just popping it, less trama to the skin. Apply a little bacitracin after lancing. If you get rid of the pus, it'll heal after. If there is more than 5-6 pimples or they are large in diameter than an average size pimple, consult with your ht physician. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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