Anything I can apply to ARTAS FUE donor site to help it heal/calm it down?

[slobdiddy]

Nothing was prescribed by the doctor. Im 4-5 days in and I'm wondering if Vitamin E cream or Aloe Vera might help?

[gillenator]

Aloe Vera sounds like a better choice for now and will help cool the surface and the extraction sites.

 

There usually is post-op inflammation so soon after the procedure which is not unusual.

 

You can also try using some ice packs to help with the inflammation and even some Ibuprofen which also helps with inflammation and any discomfort.

 

Congrats on your recent procedure....

[Spidey]

I would stay away from any meds unless approved by your Dr. I know the only pain killer I was allowed to take was Tylenol as the others thin the blood. As for ice packs, be sure NOT to place it on your recipient sites... Aloe vera, make sure you get one that is 95% or higher.. Most out there have a lot of additives. Best would be to get a plant and use it direct.

[slobdiddy]

Thanks for these comments. I came off the anti-inflammatories and anti-biotics yesterday and the donor area isn't too swoolen - it is just feeling raw/sore and is still a little red and I was thinking to rub somethinng on it rather than take more pills. I'll go with some aloe-vera for the donor site only. I figure I should leave the transplant sites well alone. My objective is to be " hair cut ready" by Saturday morning which will be 9 days after the HT. I'm currently wearing a bandage and cap as camoflage and am keen to go back to normal ASAP.