Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underHair Transplant q&a

I have developed lice after one and half weeks of hair transplant. Will it ruin my transplant ?

PawaskarJun 28, 2016

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Jae Pak, MD profile photo
Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
4.9 | 234 Reviews
Answered on Jul 1, 2016
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jul 3, 2016
Answer

More Hair Transplant Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

The success of a hair transplant surgery is not dependent on taking Propecia. People take Propecia for existing non-transplanted hair.  Speak to your doctor about your options.

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

I suggest seeing an expert to evaluate your hair loss and start non invasive options like PRP/progesterone or consider transplantation. Best, Dr. Emer

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

It is best to follow your doctor's advice over advice from the Internet. Unless the advice is to follow your doctor's advice.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question and the photos. There's no medical reason why a person your age wouldn't be able to undergo hair transplantation. Many men start seeing signs of hair loss in their 20s, and if it makes you uncomfortable, then that's really the most important indicator that you should...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Ozge Ergun, MD

In my opinion a duration of 4-6 month would be necessary. 6 month later a review with a surgeon about healing and scar would be the best.They will advise you about the final treatment.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jae Pak, MD

You generally place the hair line where you want the hair line after you and your doctor go over the options.  Many doctors go by proportions of your face using the Golden Ratio.

+6 answers
See all Hair Transplant Q&A
See more Hair Transplant Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE HAIR TRANSPLANT GUIDE →