jake888 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I just had my transplant 5 days ago and yesterday, pus started forming under scalp and I'm still bleeding and lots of grafts fall while washing.. my doctor won't answer so please advise! Thank you. Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 7, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 7, 2018 Who was your surgeon? You need to be prescribed antibiotics, what you want to avoid is necrosis. This needs to be brought up to your surgeon immediately, if you do not receive a response, I suggest visiting one of our pre-screened hair restoration surgeons for assistance. Warm regards- Melvin I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gasthoerer Posted August 7, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 7, 2018 Visit a clinic immediately. Best would be a recommended hair transplant clinic like Melvin mentioned. But if there is a waiting time: Go to another clinic / GP or anything else today. It appears to be (based on a picture and a me not beeing a medical doctor) a nasty infection. It not only affects the grwoth negatively but can lead to severe medical issues. For five days it also looks very bloody. So try to get some more advice on the washing procedure from a recommended clinic indepentendly from the infection issue. 400+ grafts in 2018 and 2900 grafts in 2020 via FUE with Feriduni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Panamera13 Posted August 7, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 7, 2018 Go to Doc/Emergency.....go ASAP before it gets worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted August 7, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Who was your surgeon? Contact them immediately and email the concerns and cc yourself and have them reply. You may need to get prescribed meds for necrosis to prevent the pus or necrotizing issue that may be forming. Seriously do this now like asap. Time is seriously if the essence or your whole scalp can get screwed. You cant waste any time in this. If your surgeon does not prescribe after you tell them of the complaint then they can be held highly responsible. Call their office now or their personnel cellphone. This is very important as time is of the essence. Edited August 7, 2018 by Sean Bs spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted August 7, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 7, 2018 Very unfortunate that you have not heard any response. Call the clinic and demand to speak with someone. You can also go to a local dermatologist and just walk in and ask that you get seen by a doctor a.s.a.p. and tell them you can sit and wait. Or as was suggested, go immediately to your PCP where they know you. Hope you can get some immediate attention and resolve. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TrixGlendevon Posted August 7, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 7, 2018 Where are you based? Europe? Just go to any accident and emergency room now and tell them you need antibiotics. Free and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted August 8, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hopefully you've already been in to see someone that's able to help you (or better yet - a response from your surgeon). In the meantime, I would also make sure not to pick at anything on your scalp that could cause the infection to get worse. And great advice regarding sending emails to your surgeon to have a record of the communication attempts. Keep track of the phone calls/voice mails left as well should (worst case) you need this information down the line. Really hope this works out. I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff. Check out my hair loss website for photos FUE surgery by Dr. Mohebi on 7/31/14 2,001 grafts - Ones: 607; Twos: 925; Threes: 413; Fours: 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted August 10, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2018 Jake, where you able to get in touch with a doctor to review? Hope all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake888 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Yes, thank you. I went to a dermatologist and had an antibiotic liquid "Rifucin" and it's getting better now but parts of skin came out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 10, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 10, 2018 42 minutes ago, jake888 said: Yes, thank you. I went to a dermatologist and had an antibiotic liquid "Rifucin" and it's getting better now but parts of skin came out Hi Jake, Have you sent pictures to your surgeon? Frankly, I am very concerned that parts of your skin possibly containing grafts came out. Have you reached out to one of our pre-screened hair restoration surgeons for their expert input? I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted August 10, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2018 Jake, I am hoping your doctor has responded to you and you voiced your concerns about the scalp situation. I guess upon evaluation of the situation, the dermatologist you went to recommended a certain medication. My concern is also piece of skin, but if there is a growth issue, your doctor should remedy. I hope you get better and things heal well. Your health is extremely important. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted October 20, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted October 20, 2018 Jake, hope things are well and you are doing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 23, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2018 Well at least the infection is being treated. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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