Chicago Dude Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hey guys, I had a 4200 graft FUT procedure last week. On day 8 post-op, I was instructed to leave a wet face cloth over my head for 45 minutes before gently massaging my scalp with the pads of my fingers. I still had a lot of scabs and dry skin on the scalp that were itchy so later in the day, I made a stupid mistake by continuing to massage the scalp while it was dry. I removed the majority of the scabs but now I’m worried that I may have dislodged/damaged my grafts since my scalp wasn’t wet. I’ve read a lot of conflicting information as to when a graft is considered secure. I didn’t experience any bleeding and I didn’t pick the scabs with my nails, I just used my finger pads so I’m hoping that I did not compromise my results. Do you think at 8 days post-op I may have caused damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 By day 8 they are definitely secured ! Are you able to show any pics ? Thanks 🙏 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 Which clinic did the work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Dude Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Thanks for your quick response! I went to H&W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 Fantastic choice of clinic 👍🏽 Be good to soften and work those remaining scabs off according to H&W post op instructions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Dude Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Yes, I definitely am. Thanks for your help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 How’s your FUT scar looking ? Are you getting the staples removed from the clinic or your own Dr/Nurse ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Dude Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 So far so good. I have a lot of itchiness in the back but I know that is to be expected. Dr. Wong provided me with a device to remove the staples at home. My fiancée is going to remove them on day 14 post-op 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 Just now, Chicago Dude said: So far so good. I have a lot of itchiness in the back but I know that is to be expected. Dr. Wong provided me with a device to remove the staples at home. My fiancée is going to remove them on day 14 post-op Oh yes the itching could be around for a while 😬 H&W FUT scars usually end up practically invisible/pencil like thin 👍🏽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fue3361 Posted October 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 My clinic had me apply baby oil to the scabs, that also helps soften them up a lot! Check out my journey here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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