When did you remove your scabs?

[Emiry]

After my first surgery I was really patient/scared and day 14 is when I had them all removed. I am happy with my results (for the most part)

Just curious when did others have their scans completely gone or tried to remove them and if are happy with their results. 

 

Each clinic has different instructions, some even advise the day after etc. I don’t really care to know that, more interested in patient experiences.

[BackFromTheBrink]

First time it was 7-10, second 4-5.

That said, second time I didn't really have that many since it was a very refined surgery.

[A_4_Archan]

@Emiry

There is no relation between scabs and results....anyone can remove them after 10 days but even if they stay on for long and if they fall off on their own which can take more days than also its fine....its just that it looks visually better without scabs and if someone don't have any issues with the appearance of scabs for long than he/she can let them fall off on their own....they don't harm in anyway....

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

@Emiry,

Personally, I started scab removal between day 4 and day 5 and the process was completed around the 7th or the 8th.   Of course, this process varies for everyone and every doctor has their own unique hair transplant post surgical instructions.

In my opinion, it is important to follow your doctors postoperative instructions even if they vary from another surgeon’s directions or what another patient has done.  Because each doctor has their own philosophy and methodology, in my opinion, follow your doctors instructions  for best results.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant

Edited August 23, 2023 by Rahal Hair Transplant

[Emiry]

13 hours ago, A_4_Archan said:

@Emiry

There is no relation between scabs and results....anyone can remove them after 10 days but even if they stay on for long and if they fall off on their own which can take more days than also its fine....its just that it looks visually better without scabs and if someone don't have any issues with the appearance of scabs for long than he/she can let them fall off on their own....they don't harm in anyway....

I know there’s no harm in them staying for long, but I wondered if removing them early would have any negative consequences. 

I guess people don’t give too much thought into this. 

[secondtryuser]

Isn’t the idea that you don’t specifically ‘remove’ them, more that with gentle washing over the days preceding the surgery they gradually erode away? 

The notion of removal conjures up specifically picking them off your scalp. I don’t think that should be done. Instead, gently wash your scalp and let them come off naturally.