Regular Member gtz101 Posted March 8, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2010 I can only book an appointment with the nurse 9 days after the HT will take place later this month. Is this too early or ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TheEmperor Posted March 8, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2010 Follow your physicians instructions. I believe that is too early. Later is better than too soon. My Hair Loss Web Site - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member azn_guy Posted March 9, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2010 I just posted a question about this 2 weeks ago follow whatever your doctor says my doctor wanted me to have the sutures in 21 days, so I had mine in for 21 days Staples you have to have them out within 7-10 days, while Sutures you can have them in longer HT with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 9, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2010 Dr. Alexander took my sutures out on the seventh day and My scar rocks! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted March 9, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2010 We remove at day 7 like Dr. Alexander. But follow your doc's instructions as he/she knows what works in their practice for best results. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MikeyJ Posted March 12, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 12, 2010 Wow, I am suprised a doctor would wait so long to take out the sutures. I took mine out at 7 days (per Dr. Alexander's orders). I work as a registered nurse and I can tell you that the norm in the hospital to take out a patients sutures post-op is 7 - 10 days (of course depends on the surgery). But it all depends on what your physician orders -- follow their orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bushy Posted March 13, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 13, 2010 Originally posted by azn_guy_001:Staples you have to have them out within 7-10 days, while Sutures you can have them in longer I removed my staples at 15 days after my second surgery. ____________________________________ My blog. HT1: 4063 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 12/9/03 HT2: 3537 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 5/15/06 Total grafts: 7,600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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