FUT82 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hi everyone, long-time lurker, first-time poster. I'd like to start by apologizing if this was answered before but I couldn't find my answer in the search. So I had an FUT procedure about 7 weeks ago, and the recipient area looks fine so far. Way too early to tell if it'll work but so far no complications. The donor area however might be a different story. I recently went in for my 1-month post-op and the doctor didn't notice anything unusual. They did remove a stitch that hadn't dissolved. However, I've noticed there are 2 or 3 points along the scar line that keep scabbing up, and that are a little painful to the touch. Sometimes even just water pressure from the shower can cause a brief, sharp, needle-like pain in those spots. I don't feel them during the course of the day for the most part, however. I'm concerned that perhaps something is wrong in these areas that isn't resolving itself. The rest of the donor scar seems well on its way to healing, but the spots mentioned are clearly bothered by something. Could it be more stitches? I actually pulled what seemed to be a very tiny, white thread out of one of the scars a couple of days ago. Could it be ingrown hair? If it is, why has it kept recurring? I'd like to know if these things are normal, and if I should just leave them alone to sort themselves out. Or is there something more I should be doing? I've attached a couple of photos. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spaceman Posted March 17, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2019 At 7 weeks this is probably an ingrown hair or folliculitus along the scar. It’s probably nothing to worry about and will usually resolve in its own. It may pop like a pimple and there may be a small amount if blood or pus if it does. That said, contact your surgeon to be sure. Yours is a bit large and angry looking. He may prescribe antibiotics or just wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Kiwi Guy Posted March 17, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2019 See a doctor, don't let that fester and get worse, it'll leave a horribly large scar if you do, nip it on the butt early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tbcruz Posted March 20, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2020 What was the outcome on this ? 1st procedure (8-4-17) - Dr. Luís Nader FUE 1551 grafts. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/49351-1551-grafts-with-luis-nader/?tab=comments#comment-455985 2nd procedure (2-4-20) - Dr. Blake Bloxham FUT 1986 grafts https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/55933-dr-blake-bloxham-fut/?tab=comments#comment-529401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted March 20, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2020 It does not look like anything serious IMHO but do keep an eye on it and if any abnormal swelling or any puss substance occurs, it might be the start of an infection and why you want to keep an eye on it. 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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