Dear Doctors;
I have two questions.
- Can you scratch your scalp with the tips of your fingers a month after your surgery? Very gently, not using the nails.
- How long should I wait to massage my scalp? I had my second surgery three months ago.
thank you so much.
You should always find this out from your doctor, but I will try to help you…
- Yes, you can scratch your scalp a month after surgery with your fingertips, but it is something that I would rather see you not do. Generally, hair follicles are set into the recipient area after between 3-10 days and you would have to work hard to dig them out. The hair grafted skin should always be handled carefully for a few months after the recipient areas have been placed, because the skin is more prone to damage and infection.
- What kind of massage do you mean? Generally, you can massage your scalp a month out from surgery. After about 3 months or so, it may be a good idea to do exercises to loosen up the scalp. Ask you doctor how to do them.