Hi I'm an African american female with scarring alopecia. I have a hair transplant surgery in a few days and was wondering if it is ok to wear a custom wig about 5 days after surgery to return back to work? the wig appears to be very breathable and it is not covering my full scalp and does not require a cap under the wig itself. My doctor thinks it should be ok, as since it was custom made, and I really don't have another styling options. I plan on removing once my 10 hour workday ends. Thoughts???
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Answer: It is best to follow your doctor's advice after a hair transplant surgery. Some doctors may say it is ok to wear a wig, your do
It is best to see a doctor if you would be a good surgical candidate. Photos of thinning hair cannot determine if you are a surgical candidate. Your expectations may be different than what a surgery may provide. You may have further (future) hair loss that you may have not thought about. ...
Most people want hairs removed from armpits, but it is just as easy to transplant hair to the armpits. The donor hair will have to come from your scalp.