Regular Member aaron0d3 Posted August 29, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hey guys, I see many people after they had successful HT, they still have some pinkish color in the recipient area even after 12months + I know there's should be some reddness in the first months, but does it ever disappear completely? Here's an example of what i'm talking about : https://www.chicagohairinstitute.com/photogallery/hair-loss-surgery-6206/2635-high-density-frontal-restoration-40877 The results are amazing and this is top doc in my opinion, however, if you look in the very front of the hairline, it looks slighty red\purple color, I wonder if that's because of the picture or because of the high quality camera and if it doesn't look like that in real life. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TrixGlendevon Posted August 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 30, 2018 It does in the pre-op picture too though. Less so, but it is slightly pink. Maybe he has skin conditions? Unlikely but I do not know otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted August 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) I had a lot of redness with my first HT, it lingered many months but did eventually subside. My skin was far more cooperative in my subsequent surgeries which were done with Dr. Gabel, for whatever reason the lingering redness was not repeated in post-op with him. Edited August 30, 2018 by Speegs Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member aaron0d3 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Speegs said: I had a lot of redness with my first HT, it lingered many months but did eventually subside. My skin was far more cooperative in my subsequent surgeries which were done with Dr. Gabel, for whatever reason the lingering redness was not repeated in post-op with him. That's good to know, so basically now your skin healed 100% to his natural color? Or if you look real close you can still see some redness? Edited August 30, 2018 by aaron0d3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted August 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 30, 2018 8 hours ago, aaron0d3 said: Yes, it is a trauma that heals, it isn't a scar or burn. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted August 31, 2018 Moderators Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) I've had more work done than anyone as far as how many sessions and I don't have any redness on my scalp. Edited August 31, 2018 by BeHappy Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted August 31, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 31, 2018 There are several cases where the redness did not go away but for most patients it does with time. Talk with your surgeon...if the lingering redness persists, your doctor can advise you on using a topical steroid cream which can help. 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 Spidey Posted September 1, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) I'm three years post op and after a shower it still is Pinker than the surrounding skin. It subsides and you can't see it under regular circumstances but if I were to shave my recipient area, I'm betting the skin tone would be definitely different. On a side not. I went off minox for a few days one time and noticed the pinkness was almost not present. Not sure if minox has anything to do with the lingering pinkness due to the extra capillaries that produced after the recipient incisions we're made. Worst case, I'm likely going to try v beam down the road if I decide to shave the recipent area and not go for additional procedures Edited September 1, 2018 by Spidey My 1036 graft FUE with Dr HASSON. https://hassonandwong.com/timeline/fue-hair-transplant-timeline/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 4, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 4, 2018 So is it confined to the recipient area only? 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 Spidey Posted September 4, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 4, 2018 If you're asking me. Yes. My 1036 graft FUE with Dr HASSON. https://hassonandwong.com/timeline/fue-hair-transplant-timeline/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted September 6, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 6, 2018 Generally speaking, I think the redness eventually completely goes away. However, a lot of this depends on the person's skin, how sensitive it is, how diligent they are in avoiding the sun, etc. My redness/pinkness lasted quite a bit longer than I would've liked, but eventually it got back to normal. I've always had a very sensitive scalp. Looking at my pictures, there was still a bit of pinkness even at the 12 month mark, (although it was covered by my hair, so it didn't bother me). Now, 4 years later, it's completely gone. Not sure when that happened exactly, but I imagine by the end of year 2 at the latest. 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 gillenator Posted September 7, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 7, 2018 Spidey, Minoxidil can definitely promote a pink or redness in the scalp. Have you talked to your doctor about using a steroid cream? 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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