After hair transplantation operations, it is normal to have scabs on the scalp and redness in the form of spots resembling a wound visually. Because in hair transplantation, using techniques such as Choi, needle, and slit, the channels where the hair follicles will be placed are opened. These channels are observed as scar-like spots with redness after the operation. However, during the healing process, the relevant areas are first scabbed, then these scabs fall off, and new healthy hair grows on the healthy scalp. You can learn more detailed information on the subject from the sub-headings.
What Causes Scabs After Hair Transplantation?
The causes of scabbing after hair transplantation are as follows:
• Opening many channels on the scalp during hair transplantation,
• Using at least 2500-3000 grafts, even in hair transplantation, by using minimum grafts,
• Planting the scalp separately for each graft with punch or micromotor devices,
It is normal to have some bleeding after the procedure in the channels created for hair transplantation. These slightly bleeding channels dry out and scab when they begin the healing process—in other words, scabbing after hair transplantation is quite normal and part of the healing process.
Will there be a scar after hair transplantation?
The hair follicles (donor area roots) resistant to shedding are collected in the hair transplantation operation. These hair follicles are planted in the channels opened to the parts with thinning or shedding problems. The resulting wounds are the unhealed appearance of the media created to place hair follicles. With the developing methods, after the healing process of hair transplantation, there are no longer scars on the scalp.
In particular, the FUE hair transplant method prevents the problem of scarring on the scalp. After the operation, the hair transplantation points, which look like a wound, have not healed yet, and are observed as red, lose their appearance of redness within an average of 3 weeks. In 3 months, the scalp heals entirely, and the formation of scars and redness disappears.
What to Consider for Hair Transplant Scars and Scabs?
Since the transplanted areas will be sensitive after the hair transplant operation, some factors may increase the risk of redness and scar formation.
Here are some things to do to avoid triggering redness and scarring:
• Not to expose the hair transplant area to direct strong sunlight,
• Protecting the head from impact for ten days after the operation, lying in a slightly upright position,
• Staying away from alcohol and cigarettes for two weeks,
• Not washing the hair immediately after the operation,
• Washing the scalp with the special foam recommended by the specialist from the 3rd day after the operation,
• Not to do heavy sports and not to swim for the first month, not to go to the solarium for the first three months,
If you pay attention to the details listed, the healing process on the scalp passes successfully.
When Do Scabs Fall Out After Hair Transplantation?
The scabs that appear as a part of the healing process after the hair transplant operation begin to fall off on average four days to 1 week after their formation date. Then there will be a scab-washing application. The scabbing on the scalp, observed within a few days after the operation, is completed in 10 days. Then, these crusts will be washed off before healthy growing hair comes instead.
Is Hair Loss with Scabs After Hair Transplantation Normal?
After hair transplantation, the scabbing process is a part of recovery. The scabs and hair on the scalp are shed together in the natural process called shock hair loss. After the shock-loss process, there will never be a period when the hair falls out under healthy circumstances, and the scalp becomes scabbed. During the shock-loss process, the hair follicles settle on the scalp thoroughly. After the scabs are washed off, it is seen that new and healthier hair grows in its place.
