Austin2006 3 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Hello. I had an FUE transplant done just over 48 hours ago. As you can see, there is a fair amount of dried blood at the recipient site. The blood was there when I left the surgery in the afternoon and dried when I got home (they did try to clean me up before I left). Is that amount of dried blood typical? Does it mean that I had excessive bleeding during the procedure? And will it have a negative impact on my grafts/procedure? I did wash my hair for the very first time this afternoon per the surgeon's instructions (using a container of warm water and baby shampoo, followed by rinsing using the same method). Some of the dried blood washed off, but a lot of it remains. I plan to wash my hair twice a day, which I hope will help remove the dried blood. I also am spraying my scalp with saline at regular intervals. I will note that I did not have any additional bleeding in the evening after the surgery nor have I had bleeding at any point since the surgery [knock on wood]. And my donor site is healing quite nicely. Like most people who have had a transplant, I am particularly anxious post-surgery and just wanted to get other people's thoughts. Thank you in advance for your time. Link to post Share on other sites
JohnAC71 1,773 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) Hi 👋 Welcome to the forum. Following your post op instructions provided by the clinic is usually best. Who was the clinic/Dr ? How many grafts were implanted ? Thanks 🙏 Edited March 27 by JohnAC71 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnAC71 1,773 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 This will be very useful to you also: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Austin2006 3 Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks for your replies, JohnAC71. That video is very helpful. I had about 1,150 grafts implanted (front and crown). I am fortunate to still have a decent about of hair, so it is kind of like a touch-up. I'll share the name of the clinic/doctor once I have a better sense of my progress. Among other things, I'm, well, a lawyer... 🤪 3 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnAC71 1,773 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Your welcome 🙏 yes please do keep us all updated. I’m guessing it was FUE ? Link to post Share on other sites
BeHappy 704 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) It's normal to look like that for the first 5 days. Edited March 28 by BeHappy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Melvin-Moderator 3,710 Posted March 28 Administrators Share Posted March 28 You have to do a better job of cleaning. It looks normal. I do not provide medical advice, recommendations, all responses are my opinion. My Hair Transplant Journey Melvin- Associate 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 Instagram @thehairtransplantnetwork Facebook, Pintrest, Linkedin and YouTube. Link to post Share on other sites
Austin2006 3 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Thanks for the replies, BeHappy and Melvin. It gives me some peace of mind. My scalp does look a lot better after two washings (again, using baby shampoo per my surgeon's instructions). It removed much of the dry blood, and I can see separate scabs on the grafts now. Next question -- is it also normal for some grafts not to have any scabbing at all? Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites
BeHappy 704 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 16 hours ago, Austin2006 said: Next question -- is it also normal for some grafts not to have any scabbing at all? Yes. That's fine. Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Melvin-Moderator 3,710 Posted March 29 Administrators Share Posted March 29 I do not provide medical advice, recommendations, all responses are my opinion. My Hair Transplant Journey Melvin- Associate 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 Instagram @thehairtransplantnetwork Facebook, Pintrest, Linkedin and YouTube. Link to post Share on other sites
JohnCasper 69 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Everything looks pretty normal and will continue to look better. Your scalp area heals very quickly. 1,150 grafts in the front and the crown is not that many. Hope most were used in the front. I am an online representative for Carolina Hair Surgery & Dr. Mike Vories (Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network). View John's before/after photos and videos: http://www.MyFUEhairtransplant.com You can email me at johncasper99@gmail.com I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to post Share on other sites
newme 0 Posted Wednesday at 04:15 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:15 AM (edited) Mine also looks very similar. I had 1300 fue 6 days ago. I was worried about recepient scab too as some people don't seem to have it. But I guess as per other replies it's normal . Now I am less anxious about it. Hopefully it goes away soon. Need to start attending zoom meetings next week. Edited Wednesday at 04:21 AM by newme Spell Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Melvin-Moderator 3,710 Posted Wednesday at 01:52 PM Administrators Share Posted Wednesday at 01:52 PM 9 hours ago, newme said: Mine also looks very similar. I had 1300 fue 6 days ago. I was worried about recepient scab too as some people don't seem to have it. But I guess as per other replies it's normal . Now I am less anxious about it. Hopefully it goes away soon. Need to start attending zoom meetings next week. Watch the video I posted. I teach you how to take them off safely 1 I do not provide medical advice, recommendations, all responses are my opinion. My Hair Transplant Journey Melvin- Associate 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 Instagram @thehairtransplantnetwork Facebook, Pintrest, Linkedin and YouTube. Link to post Share on other sites
ChristianHair 1 Posted Thursday at 02:02 PM Share Posted Thursday at 02:02 PM This is a helpful video i just watched it. Thanks. Any opinion on KSL Clinic in the UK ? Link to post Share on other sites
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