Scabbing after a hair transplant is a natural part of the healing process. This article provides information on removing scabs after hair transplant.
What is Scabbing After a Hair Transplant?
Many patients experience a process called scabbing after hair transplant surgery. This is a natural process that occurs as the transplanted hair follicles settle in and begin new growth. There are open wounds after the hair transplant. Human body creates the scabs to protect itself and ensures a faster healing. Starting from the third day after hair transplant surgery, you will see the scabs all over the head especially on the transplanted area.
After completing their mission, they already start to fall one by one. However, at least half of them will not fall by their own. That is why we have to remove them totally, 10 days after the hair transplant surgery.
When Does the Scabbing Occurs After Hair Transplant?
In most cases, scabbing occurs between 7 and 10 days after hair transplant surgery. The scabs cover the transplanted hair from the outside affects such as pollution, all kind of viruses and bacterias, dust, rain, wind etc.
As we already shared in our previous blog, first wash after hair transplant should be done 3 days after the surgery.
After repeating the same process once a day during one week, you need to remove the scabs which occur after hair transplant.
Timeline For Early Post Operation Term After Hair Transplant
Day 1: Hair Transplant Surgery
Day 2: Taking the bandage off and medical dress
Day 3: Off Day
Day 4: First Wash After Hair Transplant
Day 10: Removing Scabs After Hair Transplant.
How to Remove Scabs After Hair Transplant?
On the last day of applying lotion and washing your hair with the shampoo which we provide you to use after hair transplant, you need to remove the scabs.
Please apply the foam shampoo to the transplanted area and the donor area both. Use a shower sponge to remove the scabs with foam.
Don’t be very harsh but make sure that you remove all the scabs. Repeat the same process one more time on the next day, if any scabs still exist.
What to Expect After Removing Scabs After Hair Transplant?
After the scab is removed, it’s time for new hair to start growing. Hair at this point may appear weak and soft, but it will gradually grow stronger and thicker over time. The important thing is *patience*. Hair grows slowly for several months after surgery, and it can take about *6 months to a year* to see final results.
Common Misconceptions About Scab Removal
1. If the scab doesn’t come off, does that mean the transplant failed?
If the scab is not removed, it does not mean that the transplant has failed. The point at which the scab is removed depends on the individual, and some patients may take a little longer.
2. Is it normal if my hair falls out after scab removal?
Yes, this is very normal. Hair falling out in the initial weeks after transplant is called shock loss, which is the process of new hair growing in.
Conclusion
Scabbing over after a hair transplant is a normal part of the recovery process. If you take good care of it, you can achieve healthy hair and natural-looking result. If you are considering a hair transplant, it is important to understand and manage the recovery process after surgery. You should follow the advices of your specialist for the best result.
