When does scabbing after a hair transplant go away?

Clinic answer

When does scabbing after a hair transplant go away?

Scabbing is usually most visible during the first week after the procedure and gradually decreases with the gentle washing routine your clinical team recommends. Picking the scabs off with your nails, using hot water or applying products that were not recommended to you can damage the grafts. If you notice increasing redness, foul-smelling discharge, severe pain or fever, contact your clinic without waiting. Every scalp heals at its own pace, so the aftercare plan given to you personally always takes priority.

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