What is the best solution to drying hair after a FUE hair transplant?

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Hello, I am 2 weeks after FUE hair transplantation and I would like to ask how should I dry my hair after shower? What is the best way? I would like to mention I have still some scabs and pieces of skin on recipient area. In the first two weeks I have let hair dry naturally without any towel or hairdryer. I would like to ask what should I do next? Should I dry hair after shower still naturally or gently with towel or some paper tissue or with hairdryer? Thank you very much for your answers.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

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

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

I would recommend calling your hair restoration clinic and following their post op instructions for drying your scalp without effecting the grafts.

Justin Rome, MD · Answer

You can now 2 weeks post op towel dry your hair, but I still wouldn't recommend scrubbing until all of the scabs have fallen out.  When you wash your hair you can use the balls of your fingertips to lightly massage the scabs to loosen them up.  Some of the scabs could stay in place for up to a month so be careful not to force them off.

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

You can wash your hair as per usual by week 2. The grafts have settled and you can wash your hair using shampoo and towel dry. All of the scabs should be washed off at this point as well.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Place the shampoo on your head and let it sit for 10 minutes so that the crusts get water logged, then gently with your finger tips, rub them off. Do not be aggressive, but repeat this daily until they are all off.  A towel gently pressed to dry your hair and even a light blow not hot dryer will work

What is the best solution to drying hair after a FUE hair transplant?

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Answer: 2 weeks post-op

Answer: 2 weeks post-op

Answer: Focus on getting your scabs off

Answer: Focus on getting your scabs off

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What is the best solution to drying hair after a FUE hair transplant?

Answers (5)

Answer: 2 weeks post-op

Answer: 2 weeks post-op

Answer: Focus on getting your scabs off

Answer: Focus on getting your scabs off

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