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After FUE procedure, when is it safe to comb hair with some anticipated incidental contact between comb and scalp?

January 24, 2019
Asked By:CitizenKane in Amherst, NH

I am 15 days removed from last FUE procedure and I'd like to start combing my hair but I'm trying to be careful around graft sites; Obviously I'm not going to drag the comb across my scalp or scratch my scalp but I'd like to run the comb through my hair and style it and not just use it to tease up and out the longest hairs; Am I at a safe point or should I wait longer - procedure went well things are healing up OK Thank you!

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May 20, 2019

Answer: It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

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Answer: It is best to contact your surgeon for post surgery issues and care since all doctors have slightly different instructions.

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January 31, 2019

Answer: Combing hair after FUE

Ilker Apaydin, MD
January 31, 2019

Answer: Combing hair after FUE

Ilker Apaydin, MD
January 29, 2019

Answer: Brushing after transplant

John Kahen, MD
January 29, 2019

Answer: Brushing after transplant

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January 26, 2019

Answer: 15 days

William Rassman, MD (retired)
January 26, 2019

Answer: 15 days

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