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Can shampooing twice a day affect a hair transplant?

I had a hair transplant 6 months ago. During the first couple of weeks I followed my surgeon's specific directions and used the special shampoo given. I then went back to my regular anti-dandruff shampoo showering once a day. After the fourth month it got a lot hotter where I live causing me to sweat more and I began Shampooing twice a day up until now. Just wondering if Shampooing twice a day can harm the transplant?

Doctor Answers 4

Shampoo to Your Heart's Content

July 27th, 2016
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It's perfectly safe to shampoo more frequently than once daily if that's how you stay comfortable in warm weather. At this point, your transplanted follicles should be fully healed, so there's no risk to your results.  

Web reference: http://www.jrcs.com/plastic-surgery/hair-restoration.cfm

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS
July 27th, 2016

Shampoo to Your Heart's Content

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It's perfectly safe to shampoo more frequently than once daily if that's how you stay comfortable in warm weather. At this point, your transplanted follicles should be fully healed, so there's no risk to your results.  

Learn more: http://www.jrcs.com/plastic-surgery/hair-restoration.cfm

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS

Washing you hair should not harm transplanted hairs especially after 6 months. If you are concerned see your doctor for a follo

July 7th, 2016
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Washing you hair should not harm transplanted hairs especially after 6 months. If you are concerned see your doctor for a follow up.

Web reference: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

July 7th, 2016

Washing you hair should not harm transplanted hairs especially after 6 months. If you are concerned see your doctor for a follo

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Washing you hair should not harm transplanted hairs especially after 6 months. If you are concerned see your doctor for a follow up.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

6 months following HT

July 4th, 2016
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You can shampoo twice a day if that solves your problems. At this stage the hair transplants are fixed even the ones that have not grown out yet.
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

July 4th, 2016

6 months following HT

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You can shampoo twice a day if that solves your problems. At this stage the hair transplants are fixed even the ones that have not grown out yet.
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

Shampooing twice a day after a hair transplant

July 4th, 2016
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There is very little you can do after four months to adversely affect the final outcome of a hair transplant, and there is certainly no problem with shampooing twice a day. In fact, if it makes you feel any better, I have always instructed my patients to begin shampooing twice a day beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing at least until all the scabs were gone.

I hope this was helpful--
Dr. Ballon
Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)

Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
Atlanta Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

July 4th, 2016

Shampooing twice a day after a hair transplant

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There is very little you can do after four months to adversely affect the final outcome of a hair transplant, and there is certainly no problem with shampooing twice a day. In fact, if it makes you feel any better, I have always instructed my patients to begin shampooing twice a day beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing at least until all the scabs were gone.

I hope this was helpful--
Dr. Ballon

Jonathan Ballon, MD (in memoriam)
Atlanta Hair Restoration Surgeon

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