Contradicting advice post HT surgery

[clerksband]

And can having the scabs for too long could be bad in any way? 

[Dazed]

2 hours ago, TrixGlendevon said:

Well, I have it so that's at least 1 person 😂

It is a big topic so that suggests that many experience it.  I wonder if there is an underlying pattern as to why it happens.

[clerksband]

I still have some scabs almost 3 weeks after the surgery, is that normal or should I try to scrubs them with more force besides the gentle rubbing I do while cleaning it everyday?

[Since21]

On 12/13/2018 at 9:42 PM, BeHappy said:

Scabs: You should not be touching them at all or washing your hair for the first 5 days or so. After that you should be gently washing your hair without scratching or picking at any scabs. This is the part where you let the scabs fall off naturally, meaning don't try to pick or pull them off, but you should still be gently rubbing them / massaging them while washing your hair.

Shampoo and conditioner: After 2 weeks, whatever you were using prior to the hair transplant can most likely be used afterwards.

Every clinic is different, but here are Dr. Konior's instructions for shampooing:

SHOWERING and SHAMPOO

 

Your scalp can be very gently shampooed beginning 48-72 hours following your procedure. The following instructions are for the first week after your procedure:

 

1. You may use any NON-MEDICATED shampoo.

2. Use cool to warm water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER! Do not use hot water for the first week.

3. Use a GENTLE shower stream or a shower mist spray for the first week following the procedure.

4. DO NOT directly massage the graft sites for the first week following the procedure. Gently massage a generous amount of shampoo/conditioner into the hair on the back and sides of your head. Tilt your head down and let the shampoo run over the transplant site. You can also apply hands full of shampoo foam to sit on the grafted areas. The shampoo is rinsed off by directing the shower stream onto an area of the scalp that has NOT been grafted and then letting the fresh water run over the transplanted scalp. Alternatively, bring a large plastic cup into the shower to help in gently rinsing the shampoo from the graft sites, scalp, and hair. Allow a stream of water to directly rinse the staples/sutures each day for approximately 5 minutes. After the shower, your hair can be blow-dried using a cool setting. 

 

AFTER THE FIRST WEEK: 

The transplanted area can be directly shampooed using gentle pressure beginning one week after surgery. The shower  stream can directly hit the transplanted area with a stronger force at this time also. The transplanted area should be washed daily and directly using a very light and gentle massaging motion. The tiny scabs will fall off completely over a period of days. Ointment should be applied liberally to the donor area after showering to keep that skin moist and to prevent drying.