Hairstyling after unshaven FUE?

Question

I am recovering from unshaven FUE and I am nearly three weeks post op. Naturally the native hair is a lot longer than the grafts. At what point can I start combing, brushing and staying my recipient area? When can styling products be used?

Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Dear Oranjuice,
By 21 days the scabs in the recipient area should have been shed, and your wounds should be healed. You can use styling products now, and you can comb and brush your hair like normal hair. I hope this information is helpful to you.
Kind Regards,
Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS, ABHRS
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

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

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. 3 weeks post op is the period when you should have totally clean scalp, can gently brush & comb your hair, and can use styling products, except dying your hair.

Dilan Fernando, MBBS · Answer

Now that you are 3 weeks post op you are able to style your hair with the products you normally use.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Assuming that all of the crusts are off of your recipient site, you can now comb and brush your hair to style it

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