Will a hair transplant be affected by an oily scalp?

January 30, 2015
Asked By:moe1987 in Alabama, AL

I am thinking of having a hair transplant soon but I have an oily scalp. I always have to wash my hair early morning and at the end of the day as my hair tends to look thin, and thus messy at these times from the oils. Unlike after a shower when it looks it has volume and therefore my head looks a bit full. Will a hair transplant be affected by this? Will the transplanted hair fall from the oil on the scalp and make it lose "grip" in the head?

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July 28, 2015

Answer: No

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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July 28, 2015

Answer: No

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
February 2, 2015

Answer: Oily skin and transplant

Andrew P. Amunategui, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 2, 2015

Answer: Oily skin and transplant

Andrew P. Amunategui, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 6, 2015

Answer: You should take care of it

February 6, 2015

Answer: You should take care of it

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