Saline solution following Hair Transplant

[oxyrose]

Hey, I was wondering, if I use a saline spray, could I just make my own using boiled tap water and sea salt in a spray bottle (I think 1 teaspoon per cup of water)?

Edited May 9, 2013 by oxyrose

[gillenator]

Probably a better less hassle choice would be to purchase a bottle of saline solution in just about any pharmacy or discount store at a very cheap price.

 

It really is contact rinsing/storage solution but in fact is pure saline solution and thoroughly mixed. So it won't clog your spray bottle like sea salt.

[oxyrose]

Probably a better less hassle choice would be to purchase a bottle of saline solution in just about any pharmacy or discount store at a very cheap price.

 

It really is contact rinsing/storage solution but in fact is pure saline solution and thoroughly mixed. So it won't clog your spray bottle like sea salt.

 

Thanks, and does it matter how much I use? I suspect enough to create a fine layer across the entire scalp every hour or 2 (maybe 10-15 sprays each time)... would it hurt to use too much or too often?

[gillenator]

You cannot over apply the sterile saline solution. And yes you can apply it over the entire recipient area every several hours by using a spray bottle.

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

I instruct my patients to spray a light mist over the entire recipient area 2-3 per hour until they go to bed for the first few days post-op.