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    Default Saline mist, scabbing, and the 'desired' degree of scabbing after a transplant

    Hello everyone,

    I would like to discuss the role of saline spray after hair transplants. I think there's a useful discussion to be had which could help results. But, alas, I will also admit that I have a question about my own transplant thrown in (This has probably all formed from my worrying)

    I'm thinking out loud here, so please excuse any incoherence

    First

    I read this study from Bernstein medical on when the grafts are secure after a transplant:

    https://www.bernsteinmedical.com/res...ansplantation/

    It arguably suggests that after a few days, scabs seem to be a culprit in the loss of grafts

    Second

    I've noticed a lot of the 'dodgier' hair transplant clinic photos tend to show crustier, thicker scabbing after transplant. Borderline Necrosis in some cases. Though many of these do turn out fine

    Third

    My clinic told me to use saline mist spray on the transplant area for the first seven days. They even recommended setting an alarm on the first night, to wake up and spray the area. Good practice or bad?

    Fourth

    I have read several anecdotal stories of people claiming their scabbiest areas yielded poor growth. Though I have also seen incredibly good results from people who didn't touch the scabbing area for days after the transplant

    And, alas, the question relating to my own transplant. It's day seven, should I not have more scabs by now?

    Thank you

    (Please excuse the serial killer-style haircut. I elected to keep it long at the back and use a cap for two months to hide the FUT scar)

    I don't know if this is a forum where everybody flames on newbies, from my experience lurking here, I've read some great information. But if it is, could people please just PM me any inevitable insults, negativity, death threats etc., as I think at the very least that Bernstein Medical study is worthy of a forum discussion
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