When can I dye my hair after transplant. 2 months post-op.

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When can I dye my hair after transplant. I am about 2 months 3 weeks in. There are some grey hairs coming up, weak and small. But when can I dye the hair and does it affect the graffs?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

After two months you can do anything you want with your hair including dying your hair.  If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

At two months post-op, the grafts have healed, and you are free to use hair dye.  I Hope this helps!

Ben Talei, MD · Answer

Typically it is safe to color your hair 4 weeks after a Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant.

Pramit Malhotra, MD · Answer

Typically, hair can be dyed at 4 weeks from surgery.  Interestingly, for FUE procedures in light/gray haired patients we will actually dye the hair before we start our procedure.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is a fairly common concern we hear from our patients. I am going to defer to the surgeon who did your transplant but at our center we allow clients to dye their hair after 3 weeks. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

I generally tell patients that they may color their hair 3 weeks after a hair transplant, and I have not experienced any problems with this. I would follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions. Good luck!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

After 3-4 weeks it is safe to dye your hair. Just be sure it is done professionally so that no chemical burn occurs.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

At 2 months and 3 weeks in you are safe to dye your hair. It is usually at around the 3 week mark that you are able to color your hair without any concern about harming your grafts.

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