4 months post FUE, can I dye my hair or will it damage grafts?

Question

4 months post fue I want to dye my hair but my post op care notes say no hair dye for 6 months. And no clippers on reciperant area for 5 months. Can anyone tell me if this is correct?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.  You can dye your hair few weeks after surgery.

Kriston Kent, MD, MPH · Answer

Hi and thanks for the
question

Normally, we find that our patients are safe to dye their
transplanted hair shafts after three months and use of hair clippers is fine
after three months as well. Certainly, one must be careful about the type of
hair dye being used. However, in the end, you should follow your chosen surgeon’s
advice or clarify with your surgeon regarding this question. Best of luck

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Great question. Yes, you can dye your hair without any problem after 5 months of your surgery. Good luck

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

Usually by four months it should be safe to dye hair and use clippers.  However, if your surgeon, who knows you and the details of your procedure, says to wait longer you should follow your surgeon's instructions or call him/her for clarification.

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

After 4 months, feel free to grow out, cut, dye, or style your hair in any
way that you want.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, you can dye your hair provided that it is done properly. Improper application of dye can kill hair

4 months post FUE, can I dye my hair or will it damage grafts?

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