Scalp Crusting After Hair Transplant

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After Hair Transplant, How Does One Care for Scabbing on Scalp?

December 26th, 2006

Q: I had a follicular unit hair transplant 5 days ago and my scalp is very scabby. Is there something that I can do to make it look better?
A: Before you go to bed, take a long shower and shampoo during the shower for at least 5 minutes, with a very thorough rinsing. As soon [...]

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After a Hair Transplant, What is Post-op Wound Dressing Like and How Soon Can One Shower?

October 17th, 2006

Q I had a friend that had to wear a turban-like bandage on his head for a week after his hair transplant, but his procedure was a number of years ago. What is the post-op dressing like now and how soon can you shower after a hair transplant procedure?
A: Patients leave the office after [...]

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Before Hair Transplant, Should One Cut Their Hair?

April 6th, 2006

Q: Should I cut my hair prior to the hair transplant?
A: It is easier for the hair transplant surgeon and his team to work when the existing hair in the area to be transplanted is cut short, but a skilled surgeon can work well in either situation. Most experienced surgeons are used to working without [...]

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Will Hair Transplant be Detectable Immediately After Surgery and What is Typical Appearance Post-op?

February 16th, 2006

Q: Is it possible to have a hair transplant that is totally undetectable immediately following surgery?
A: Not unless a person has a fair amount of existing hair that can cover the transplanted area.
Although surgical hair restoration techniques have improved dramatically over the past ten years, and wounds are so small that patients may shower the [...]

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