Toughts on my skinhealth 5 weeks post OP @ cosmedica

[Deeks]

Hi all,

unfortunatelly I found out about this amazing forum after my surgery at the cosmedica clinic in Istanbul and in restrospect I might have chosen another clinic. But first things first.

I had 4,6k grafts transplanted over 2 consecutive days of surgery. About 3 weeks after the operation, slight scabs formed again (see pictures below), which I got under control with Ketozolin 2% shampoo.

At the same time my skinhealth especially in the donor area took a hit with inflammation, more itching and pimples were developeing. But also in the transplanted area at the front, the skin as turned more red and the hair has become extremely thin. There is also one small section at the front which looks out of place, might be because these are not single grafts like the others or maybe have been transplanted too deep (see pictures below). I have been taking a corison lotion twice a day for good a week now but the skin does not look good until today, 5 weeks after the operation.

I have now become very skeptical about the success of the surgery and I'm concerned that my donor area is now badly damaged due to overharvesting and that the transplanted grafts will not sprout properly. Perhaps my body reacts more aggressively/allergically to this procedure than other patients.

What is your opinion on it when you see the pictures? Can you tell after 5 weeks if the donor area is overharvested and damaged for good? And what about the transplanted area?

Thanks in advance for reading!

- Deeks

 

[ScottishGuy21]

A pic right after surgery of the donor may give more clues as it’s hard to tell the full donor area from what you’ve posted.  It looks more like shock loss than over harvesting though - which given the amount of grafts you had isn’t abnormal so try not to stress too much. 
 

I never shed till around week 7 properly, with one section totally shedding whilst otherwise kept hair. It’s not called the ugly duckling face without reason!. You look like you’ve retained a fair bit of transplanted hair but don’t be alarmed if it does thin or fall out at this stage. Perfectly normal. Likewise it won’t grow or shed in a set pattern, often it will look patchy. (See my pic below for reference of my hair at a similar stage to you!)
 

A red scalp is also normal and may be more visible as hairs shed. If however you do believe there is some sort of infection or reaction going on it’s important to speak to your Dr and a Dermatologist asap. 

 

 

 

Edited January 2, 2023 by ScottishGuy21

[Deeks]

Thanks for the quick responds, that will keep my hopes up!

The pics (1-3 days post OP) are not of the best quality. Also the left side of the donor area has been done 1 day later than the right side, that's why one side looks a bit worse than the other.

That's the best pic i got, only from left angel tho.