I had my FUT, and I am 2 and a half months post op, I didn't wear any cap for the first two weeks after the procedure, then I got back to work and I am wearing a cap for nearly 8 hours a day, does this have any negative impact? I have chosen to wear a cap since there is very little growth in the recipient area and the hair in rest of my head has grown I want to hide this contrast till I start seeing results? Does sweating under the cap bad? I do wash my head everyday
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September 23, 2017
Answer: You can wear a cap after your hair transplant
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
There are side effects with any medication. Most common side effect of propecia is sexual or erection problems which occur in 1 to 2 % of the time. You should discuss your concerns with your doctor who prescribed you the medication.
Thank you for asking this question.
Hair shedding is very normal after transplant. Usually it occurs within the first 2nd week to the 6th week of transplant. And it has been known to occur sooner or later than the mentioned period as well. So, provided all viable hair has been implanted, you...
It is best to discuss your plans and address any question with your doctor who will be performing your surgery. Every doctor has their own particularities and may want you to avoid certain things. In general, having a perm should not affect your surgery.