When can I shave my head after FUE?

If you have post operative care issues, it would be best to ask your doctor.  In general you can shave or cut your hair after your donor area has healed.

One misconception about FUE is that it is a non-scarring procedure. Shaving (not clipping) your scalp may reveal the tiny circular scars from FUE. FUE offers much more flexibility on your hair length, but I would advise against shaving your scalp.

You can safely shave your head after 10 days following FUE.  It is also most likely to shave your head after 7 days.  Waiting an extra 3 days will not hurt you.  You may still have some little pink dots in your donor area from the FUE 7 to 10 days following FUE.  You might want to wait until the scabs fall off prior to shaving the top of your head following FUE for your hair loss.  

In my opinion you should wait at least 2 weeks to allow your scalp to heal fully in most individuals. People who are older or have underlying medical conditions that may slow healing may need to wai a bit longer, however for the average joe, the two week period of time is fine.

Generally at two weeks is when it is safe to use clippers (#1 or higher) on your head. For a razor or #0, I would recommend waiting a month. But this can vary between different patients and different doctors' preferences, so talk to yours about when the best time to start to cut your hair is.

At just 9 days post op you should not be considering shaving your head. Try to have a long term view and do what is best for your result. I would contact your preforming hair restoration surgeon to see when he gives the OK to shave your head without damaging the result. 

Wait until all of the crusts have disappeared and then after one week you can safely shave your head, at least that is what I tell my patients