Ancien Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hi all, In January I had an FUT hair transplant with Dr Gabel (will post about my experience with photos very soon). It's been 2.5 months since and a couple of days ago I started applying Caboki hair fibers as I had been doing for years prior to the surgery. Since I don't shampoo everyday, there is a fair amount of residue on my scalp at all times, and I wanted to make sure this is OK. I'll obviously stop if there is any risk of impairing hair growth. From a quick search online it doesn't seem like it. I've emailed Dr. Gabel, but I just want to make doubly sure by asking everyone here about their experiences with hair fibres post-HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 22, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 22, 2019 I used caboki fibers one month post-op in my last procedure. Didn’t have any issues. 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...
Ancien Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks! Glad to hear it. Did you shampoo every day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 27, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ancien said: Thanks! Glad to hear it. Did you shampoo every day? Yea I washed the fibers out everyday. 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 gillenator Posted March 29, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2019 How would you rate it as compared to Toppik? 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...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 29, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2019 I think it’s just as good, if not better and a lot cheaper too. 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...
Dr Blake Bloxham Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Ancien, Dr. Gabel is truly excellent. Congratulations on the procedure. I believe you will be very happy 12 months from now. This is what I tell my patients about topical powders in the post-op: You can start using them at day 10, but do so sparingly and always wash them off when you are home and done for the day. Frankly, I have never seen convincing evidence that they do much damage in the post-op. However, a lot of very respected physicians don't want patients using them for a while afterwards; so it is possible that they have some anecdotal evidence to base this on. My personal belief is that they do cause irritation and a slight inflammation when left on the scalp for a prolonged period. You don't want any extra "excitement" in the recipient area after a transplant, so I think a good "rule of thumb" is to only use sparingly and when necessary, and wash them out thoroughly after you are home. And, of course, listen specifically to whatever Dr. Gabel recommends. You should always follow YOUR doctor's post-operative instructions to the letter. Hope this helps. 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...
Senior Member gillenator Posted April 2, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/29/2019 at 3:43 PM, Melvin-Moderator said: I think it’s just as good, if not better and a lot cheaper too. Think I will give it a try... 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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