Pimples After Hair Transplant Surgery: Is it Normal?

This question, from a member of our [tag]hair loss[/tag] social community and discussion forums, was answered by Coalition [tag]hair transplant[/tag] surgeon Dr. Glenn Charles: 

I recently underwent [tag]hair restoration surgery[/tag] and now have small “pimples” or bumps in my donor region. I know these are often common in the recipient region (post-operatively), but is it normal to have pimples in the donor area after [tag]hair transplant surgery[/tag]?

Pimples in the donor area usually occur when hairs are caught within the donor incision. It is also more common when a trichophytic closure is used.

The trichophytic closure was designed to allow hairs to grow through the [tag]follicular unit transplantation[/tag] scar, but sometimes the hairs are blocked or become trapped when growing through. Although they will eventually “break through,” the hairs will create a “pimple” – like blemish in the meantime.

However, if they become persistant with a lot of redness and tenderness, I would recommend you have an experienced hair restoration physician take a look at it.

-Dr. Glenn Charles

Blake – aka Future_HT_Doc

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