TheHairGuy2 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) Good afternoon, I have two questions regarding necrosis. I understand that with a good surgeon, the risk of necrosis might be 1/200 to 1/300. It is a low risk but there is still a risk. I have two questions: 1. How long after a hair transplantation would necrosis occur? 2. If you contact the doctor directly when it happens, will (s)he be able to fix it good? -- Yours sincerely, TheHairGuy2 Edited April 7, 2023 by TheHairGuy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 7, 2023 Administrators Share Posted April 7, 2023 Necrosis usually occurs a few days after the procedure, the common cause is too much anesthesia, or the grafts are too densely packed. 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...
Regular Member Bhumik Shah MD Posted April 9, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2023 The subtle signs of imminent necrosis are usually evident during or right after surgery. Over the next few days it becomes more obvious. If caught early there are some medications that can be used to try and reverse it, but usually you have to let it runs its course, prevent complications like infections and then down the road transplant that necrosed area again. 3 1 Medical Director/ Hair Transplant Surgeon at BKS Hair Restoration. NOTE: All posts are for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Please direct all inquiries regarding specific health concerns to your physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 2Bulls Posted April 15, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 15, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 9:15 AM, Bhumik Shah MD said: The subtle signs of imminent necrosis are usually evident during or right after surgery. Over the next few days it becomes more obvious. If caught early there are some medications that can be used to try and reverse it, but usually you have to let it runs its course, prevent complications like infections and then down the road transplant that necrosed area again. Could you elaborate, what are the subtle signs of necrosis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bhumik Shah MD Posted April 15, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 15, 2023 2 hours ago, 2Bulls said: Could you elaborate, what are the subtle signs of necrosis? A change in color of the skin, and cessation of bleeding from the incision sites. Medical Director/ Hair Transplant Surgeon at BKS Hair Restoration. NOTE: All posts are for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Please direct all inquiries regarding specific health concerns to your physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 2Bulls Posted April 16, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Bhumik Shah MD said: A change in color of the skin, and cessation of bleeding from the incision sites. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Searching4truth Posted June 25, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 6:49 PM, 2Bulls said: Could you elaborate, what are the subtle signs of necrosis? I hear this frequently, that you can get the necrosed area transplanted again; have you heard of any successful applications of this? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bhumik Shah MD Posted June 26, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted June 26, 2023 16 hours ago, Searching4truth said: I hear this frequently, that you can get the necrosed area transplanted again; have you heard of any successful applications of this? Thanks in advance! Correct. Necrosed area can be transplanted again. As long as caution is used, the results should be successful. Medical Director/ Hair Transplant Surgeon at BKS Hair Restoration. NOTE: All posts are for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Please direct all inquiries regarding specific health concerns to your physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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