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How are my grafts looking? Four-days post-op


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I am four-days post-op from 2500 grafts in my crown and 650 grafts along my hairline via FUT. Today was my first shower where I lightly rubbed the grafts to start working on getting the crusts/scabs off per my doctor's instructions. Just curious how it looks so far. I didn't really notice anything come off in the shower, but I did notice one or two spots that looked bright red afterwards, you can see one of the spots in three of the four photos that I posted. How does it look overall? Anything to be concerned about? Thanks!

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Four days is too early to start rubbing the grafts.  At this stage you should only be spraying or using a cup to rinse the grafts with luke warm water, and non medicated shampoo suds.  Check with the doc.

Everying looks normal to me but 0-7 days is the critical period for graft anchoring.

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All looks good.  I've pulled out a graft 6 days post-op before, so be careful.  I would just pour a cup of warm, sudsy water on your head for now.

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Did you let the shower head hit your scalp? You shouldn’t be wetting your head in the shower at 4 days. You should be using a small bowl of water and baby shampoo to wash the top. 


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I haven't used the shower head yet. Even when I used my fingers, I was still pouring water with a cup and using baby shampoo. I think I'll play it safe and wait until day 7 unless I hear back from my doctor before then.

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