Pimples After Hair Transplant Surgery: Is it Normal?

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

I recently underwent hair restoration surgery 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 hair transplant surgery?

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 follicular unit transplantation 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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