Regular Member 2863grafts Posted July 3, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted July 3, 2017 Hey guys, quick question, Did anyone else massage their FUT donor site after about 2 weeks, or at all? I have been using the baby shampoo/water solution to wash the area, and massaging during, as well as massaging the polysporin. I read conflicting information online - some people recommend incision massage, others say it may worsen the scar. However, these were for regular surgeries, so not necessarily applicable to hair transplants. I will be speaking to my Rahal rep tomorrow but thought I'd post here as well. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Blake Bloxham Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 2863, I don't think it will do much of anything to the scar in the long-term -- improve or worsen it. I personally don't like patients touching too much in the post-op because I think it causes more irritation/inflammation in the area. Again, I don't think it affects the incision line in the long-term, but it's usually best -- in my humble opinion -- to minimize touching as much as you can and let the body heal. I generally tell patients to limit manipulation/touching to washing and during application of things like vitamin E -- if they want to use it. Definitely touch base with your clinic and see what they recommend. Their advice is the one you should follow "to a T." Best of luck. Dr. Blake Bloxham is recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. Hair restoration physician - Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation Previously "Future_HT_Doc" or "Blake_Bloxham" - forum co-moderator and editorial assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Restoration Network, Hair Loss Q&A blog, and Hair Loss Learning Center. Click here to read my previous answers to hair loss and hair restoration questions, editorials, commentaries, and educational articles. Now practicing hair transplant surgery with Coalition hair restoration physician Dr Alan Feller at our New York practice: Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation. Please note: my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 2863grafts Posted July 3, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 3, 2017 2863, I don't think it will do much of anything to the scar in the long-term -- improve or worsen it. I personally don't like patients touching too much in the post-op because I think it causes more irritation/inflammation in the area. Again, I don't think it affects the incision line in the long-term, but it's usually best -- in my humble opinion -- to minimize touching as much as you can and let the body heal. I generally tell patients to limit manipulation/touching to washing and during application of things like vitamin E -- if they want to use it. Definitely touch base with your clinic and see what they recommend. Their advice is the one you should follow "to a T." Best of luck. Hello Doctor, Thanks for the reply. Ill be speaking to the clinic rep tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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